Theoretical Solar-to-Electrical Energy-Conversion Efficiencies of Perylene−Porphyrin Light-Harvesting Arrays†

2006 ◽  
Vol 110 (50) ◽  
pp. 25430-25440 ◽  
Author(s):  
Georg M. Hasselman ◽  
David F. Watson ◽  
Jonathan R. Stromberg ◽  
David F. Bocian ◽  
Dewey Holten ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Conversion ◽  
Light Harvesting ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Conversion Efficiencies

scholarly journals Effective Mooring Rope Tension in Mechanical and Hydraulic Power Take-Off of Wave Energy Converter

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (17) ◽  
pp. 9803
Author(s):  
Ji Woo Nam ◽  
Yong Jun Sung ◽  
Seong Wook Cho
Keyword(s):  
Energy Conversion ◽  
Wave Energy ◽  
Mechanical Energy ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Energy Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Wave Energy Converter ◽  
Hydraulic Motor ◽  
Energy Converter ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Conversion Efficiencies

The InWave wave energy converter (WEC), which is three-tether WEC type, absorbs wave energy via moored cylindrical buoys with three ropes connected to a terrestrial power take-off (PTO) through a subsea pulley. In this study, a simulation study was conducted to select a suitable PTO when designing a three-tether WEC. The mechanical PTO transfers energy from the buoy to the generator using a gearbox, whereas the hydraulic PTO uses a hydraulic pump, an accumulator, and a hydraulic motor to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy. The hydraulic PTO has a lower energy conversion efficiency than that of the mechanical PTO owing to losses resulting from pipe friction and the individual efficiencies of the hydraulic pumps and motors. However, the efficiencies mentioned above are not the efficiency of the whole system. The efficiency of the whole system should be analyzed considering the tension of the rope and the efficiency of the generator. In this study, the energy conversion efficiencies of the InWave WEC installed the mechanical and hydraulic PTO devices are compared, and their behaviors are analyzed through numerical simulations. The mechanics of mechanical and hydraulic PTO applied to InWave are mathematically expressed, and the issues of the elements constituting the PTO are explained. Finally, factors to consider for PTO selection are presented.

scholarly journals Interfaces in metal halide perovskites probed by solid-state NMR spectroscopy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clayton J. Dahlman ◽  
Dominik J. Kubicki ◽  
G. N. Manjunatha Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Nmr Spectroscopy ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Energy Conversion ◽  
Solid State Nmr ◽  
Light Harvesting ◽  
Metal Halide ◽  
Single Junction ◽  
Halide Perovskites ◽  
Conversion Efficiencies

Metal halide perovskites (MHPs) are promising light harvesting and emitting materials that have enabled solar energy conversion efficiencies of over 25% in solution-processed single-junction cells, and found applications in flexible...

scholarly journals High Molar Extinction Coefficient Ru(II)-Mixed Ligand Polypyridyl Complexes for Dye Sensitized Solar Cell Application

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malapaka Chandrasekharam ◽  
Ganugula Rajkumar ◽  
Chikkam Srinivasa Rao ◽  
Thogiti Suresh ◽  
Yarasi Soujanya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cell ◽  
Energy Conversion ◽  
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Mixed Ligand ◽  
Dye Sensitized Solar Cell ◽  
Cyclic Voltammogram ◽  
Solar Cell Application ◽  
Dye Sensitized ◽  
Conversion Efficiencies

Two new ruthenium(II) mixed ligand terpyridine complexes, “Ru(Htcterpy)(NCS)(L1) (N(C4H9)4), mLBD1” and Ru(Htcterpy)(NCS)(L2)(N(C4H9)4), mLBD2 were synthesized and fully characterized by UV-Vis, emission, cyclic voltammogram, and other spectroscopic means, and the structures of the compounds are confirmed by 1H-NMR, ESI-MASS, and FT-IR spectroscopes. The influence of the substitution of L1 and L2 on solar-to-electrical energy conversion efficiency (η) of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) was evaluated relative to reference black dye. The dyes showed molar extinction coefficients of 17600 M−1 cm−1 for mLBD1 and 21300 M−1 cm−1 for mLBD2 both at λ maximum of 512 nm, while black dye has shown 8660 M−1 cm−1 at λ maximum of 615 nm. The monochromatic incident photon-to-collected electron conversion efficiencies of 60.71% and 75.89% were obtained for mLBD1 and mLBD2 dyes, respectively. The energy conversion efficiencies of mLBD1 and mLBD2 dyes are 3.15% ( mA/cm2,  mV, ) and 3.36% ( mA/cm2,  mV, ), respectively, measured at the AM1.5G conditions, the reference black dye-sensitized solar cell, fabricated and evaluated under identical conditions exhibited η-value of 2.69% ( mA/cm2,  mV, ).

“A Three Solar Cell Mechanically-stacked, Multijunction System with Energy Conversion Efficiencies Greater than 30% Amo”

1987 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allen M. Barnett ◽  
Terry M. Trumble ◽  
Gerald H. Negley ◽  
Sandra L. Rhoads ◽  
James B. McNeely ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cell ◽  
Energy Conversion ◽  
Conversion Efficiencies

Boosting electrochemical nitrogen reduction reaction performance of two-dimensional Mo porphyrin monolayers via turning the coordination environment

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (7) ◽  
pp. 4178-4186
Author(s):  
Shiqiang Liu ◽  
Zhiwen Cheng ◽  
Yawei Liu ◽  
Xiaoping Gao ◽  
Yujia Tan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Conversion ◽  
Reduction Reaction ◽  
Metal Catalysts ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Coordination Environment ◽  
Nitrogen Reduction ◽  
Reaction Performance ◽  
Conversion Efficiencies

Designing atomically dispersed metal catalysts for the nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR) is an effective approach to achieve better energy conversion efficiencies.

scholarly journals Transport Parameter Correlations for Digitally Created PEFC Gas Diffusion Layers by Using OpenPNM

Processes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 1141
Author(s):  
Ángel Encalada-Dávila ◽  
Mayken Espinoza-Andaluz ◽  
Julio Barzola-Monteses ◽  
Shian Li ◽  
Martin Andersson
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Energy Conversion ◽  
Transport Phenomena ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Gas Diffusion ◽  
Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell ◽  
Carbon Paper ◽  
Transport Parameter ◽  
Transport Parameters ◽  
Depth Analysis

A polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) is an electrochemical device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy and heat. The energy conversion is simple; however, the multiphysics phenomena involved in the energy conversion process must be analyzed in detail. The gas diffusion layer (GDL) provides a diffusion media for reactant gases and gives mechanical support to the fuel cell. It is a complex medium whose properties impact the fuel cell’s efficiency. Therefore, an in-depth analysis is required to improve its mechanical and physical properties. In the current study, several transport phenomena through three-dimensional digitally created GDLs have been analyzed. Once the porous microstructure is generated and the transport phenomena are mimicked, transport parameters related to the fluid flow and mass diffusion are computed. The GDLs are approximated to the carbon paper represented as a grouped package of carbon fibers. Several correlations, based on the fiber diameter, to predict their transport properties are proposed. The digitally created GDLs and the transport phenomena have been modeled using the open-source library named Open Pore Network Modeling (OpenPNM). The proposed correlations show a good fit with the obtained data with an R-square of approximately 0.98.

scholarly journals In-grid solar-to-electrical energy conversion system modeling and testing

2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (suppl. 1) ◽  
pp. 159-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zoltan Corba ◽  
Vladimir Katic ◽  
Boris Dumnic ◽  
Dragan Milicevic
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Simulation Model ◽  
Energy Conversion ◽  
System Modeling ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Photovoltaic Cell ◽  
Modeling Methods ◽  
Photovoltaic Power ◽  
Conversion System ◽  
Energy Conversion System

In this study, a simulation model of in-grid solar-to-electrical energy conversion system is presented. In this case, the in-grid solar-to-electrical energy conversion system is small photovoltaic power plant, which was constructed by the Center for Renewable Energy and Power Quality from Faculty of Technical Sciences (FTS). Equivalent circuit diagram of photovoltaic cell is described which was used to develop the simulation model of modules. Possible types and topologies of inverters are also described. The photovoltaic power plant is described briefly, because it is necessary to understand the simulation model. The result of simulation is an electricity annual production by the power plant. These results were compared with the real values, while its get a good overlap. The paper also presents the modern modeling methods developed at Faculty of Technical Sciences in the Laboratory for RES systems.

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