Experimental investigation of Cu@C core-shell nanoparticle suspensions for highly efficient solar-thermal conversion

• Published in: Renewable energy Vol. 223; p. 120040
• Main Authors: Chen, Xingyu, Chen, Meijie, Sharaf, Omar Z., Chen, Wei, Zhou, Ping
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.03.2024
• Subjects: Core-shell; Cu@C nanoparticle; Direct absorption; Plasmonics; Solar thermal; Plasmonics; Direct absorption; Core-shell; Solar thermal; Cu@C nanoparticle

The choice of working medium plays a pivotal role in achieving efficient solar-thermal utilization. Nanoparticle suspensions, due to their superior optical and thermal properties, emerge as promising candidates. However, their widespread use is hindered by high costs and a limited absorption bandwid...