A low-cost and reusable photothermal membrane for solar-light induced anti-bacterial regulation

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (18) ◽  
pp. 2948-2953 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qianhao Pan ◽  
Shiming Zhang ◽  
Ruiting Li ◽  
Yonglin He ◽  
Yapei Wang
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Solar Light ◽  
Photothermal Conversion

In this work, a simple, low-cost, and applicable strategy for preparing membranes which allow photothermal conversion and have excellent anti-bacterial ability is proposed.

scholarly journals Titanium Nitride Nanodonuts Synthesized from Natural Ilmenite Ore as a Novel and Efficient Thermoplasmonic Material

Nanomaterials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 76
Author(s):  
Thanh-Lieu Thi Le ◽  
Lam Tan Nguyen ◽  
Hoai-Hue Nguyen ◽  
Nguyen Van Nghia ◽  
Nguyen Minh Vuong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Titanium Nitride ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Visible Region ◽  
Resonance Absorption ◽  
Solar Light ◽  
Localized Surface Plasmon ◽  
Water Evaporation ◽  
Energy Applications ◽  
Simulated Solar Light ◽  
New Class

Nanostructures of titanium nitride (TiN) have recently been considered as a new class of plasmonic materials that have been utilized in many solar energy applications. This work presents the synthesis of a novel nanostructure of TiN that has a nanodonut shape from natural ilmenite ore using a low-cost and bulk method. The TiN nanodonuts exhibit strong and spectrally broad localized surface plasmon resonance absorption in the visible region centered at 560 nm, which is well suited for thermoplasmonic applications as a nanoscale heat source. The heat generation is investigated by water evaporation experiments under simulated solar light, demonstrating excellent solar light harvesting performance of the nanodonut structure.

Low cost electroless nickel black coatings for photothermal conversion

1980 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 519-532 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.N. Kumar ◽  
L.K. Malhotra ◽  
K.L. Chopra
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Electroless Nickel ◽  
Photothermal Conversion

scholarly journals Design and Development of BRRI Solar Powered Light Trap

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 12-16
Author(s):  
Md Mizanur Rahman ◽  
◽  
Bidhan Chandra Nath ◽  
Subrato Paul ◽  
Md. Golam Kibria Bhuiyan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Light Trap ◽  
Ultra Violet ◽  
Stem Borer ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
Solar Light ◽  
Yellow Stem Borer ◽  
Solar Intensity ◽  
Solar Powered ◽  
Main Component

This research intends to design, assemble and evaluate the performance of an eco-friendly solar light trap to reduce the insect population in rice fields as well as to minimize the use of harmful chemical pesticides. An AutoCAD drawing tool 2016 was used to sketch the design of solar light trap. The main component of this light trap was bulb, solar panel and battery. Design of solar panel and battery was done considering by 5W LED bulb. A total of five bulbs with different colors were selected to test the insect’s reaction by visible light. Study indicated that ultra violet-blue bulb showed the best performance compare to others based on the high percentage of insect trap (31.22%). A 20-watt solar panel and two 4.5 ah batteries of 6 volts were used to operate the solar light trap. The current, voltage, solar intensity was recorded to check overall performance of solar panel. The solar panel generated more power in April than May due to higher solar radiation in the study area. Study suggested that only 4.26 sunshine hours were required to full charge the battery. The solar light trap was operated 5.5 hour in night which was sufficient to reduce the insects in rice field. Moreover, the light sensor was showed 100% functional for ON/OFF purposes. The dominant insects like yellow stem borer (YSB), green leafhopper (GLH) were mostly observed. The average largest numbers of YSB and GLH were 900 and 600 respectively. In conclusion, the solar light trap is eco-friendly, low cost, easy and self-sufficient in term of solar energy. Finally, the newly developed light trap could be helpful for manufactures, decision makers, and engineering community as well as farmers as a best tool to protect nature in comparison to other pesticide using practices.

Photothermal-conversion-enhanced photocatalytic activity of flower-like CuS superparticles under solar light irradiation

Solar Energy ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 170 ◽  
pp. 586-593 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinzhi Wang ◽  
Yurong He ◽  
Yanwei Hu ◽  
Guangri Jin ◽  
Baocheng Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Solar Light ◽  
Photothermal Conversion ◽  
Solar Light Irradiation

Solar light harvest: modified d-block metals in photocatalysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (16) ◽  
pp. 5321-5344
Author(s):  
Williams Kweku Darkwah ◽  
Masso Kody Christelle Sandrine ◽  
Buanya Beryl Adormaa ◽  
Godfred Kwesi Teye ◽  
Joshua Buer Puplampu
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Stability ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Solar Light ◽  
Photocatalytic Process

With solar light, modified d-block metal photocatalysts are useful in areas where electricity is insufficient, with its chemical stability during the photocatalytic process, and its low-cost and nontoxicity.

Plasmon-mediated photothermal conversion by TiN nanocubes toward CO oxidation under solar light illumination

RSC Advances ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (112) ◽  
pp. 110566-110570 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oruganti Anjaneyulu ◽  
Satoshi Ishii ◽  
Tsubasa Imai ◽  
Toyokazu Tanabe ◽  
Shigenori Ueda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Titanium Nitride ◽  
Co Oxidation ◽  
Platinum Nanoparticles ◽  
Solar Light ◽  
Light Illumination ◽  
Pt Catalysts ◽  
Wet Chemistry ◽  
Photothermal Conversion ◽  
Supported Pt Catalysts

Titanium-nitride (TiN) nanocubes were decorated with platinum nanoparticles via a wet-chemistry route to yield TiN-supported Pt catalysts (Pt/TiN).

scholarly journals Design and optimization of solar steam generation system for water purification and energy utilization: A review

2019 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 226-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
You Xu ◽  
Jiacheng Yin ◽  
Jun Wang ◽  
Xianbao Wang
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Systematic Investigation ◽  
Energy Utilization ◽  
Steam Generation ◽  
Generation System ◽  
Photothermal Conversion ◽  
Design And Optimization ◽  
Conversion System ◽  
Solar Steam Generation ◽  
Selection Of

AbstractSolar steam generation with low-cost and excellent energy efficiency is of great significance for alleviating an energy crisis, reducing water pollution and promoting seawater desalination. However, there are still numerous challenges for solar steam generation system to practical energy utilization. In this review, based on our previous research, we summarize various methods of solar steam generation, photothermal conversion mechanism and efficiency. We studied a series of effecting factors for solar steam generation. Our systematic investigation provided a clearer understanding of how to design and optimize the photothermal conversion system to improve the steam generation rate and energy conversion rate, including improving light absorption, reducing heat loss, and optimizing water supply. This article aims to make a comprehensive review of present solar steam technology, so that people can better apply photothermal conversion technology. Meanwhile, it also provides a route for the selection of photothermal materials, the design and optimization of the photothermal conversion system.

scholarly journals Preparation of Near-Infrared/Photoacoustic Dual-Mode Imaging and Photothermal/Chemo Synergistic Theranostic Nanoparticles and Their Imaging and Treating of Hepatic Carcinoma

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yun Zhou ◽  
Bixia Lin ◽  
Kai Li ◽  
Yufeng Zhao ◽  
Zhuo Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colloidal Stability ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Photoacoustic Imaging ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Functional Materials ◽  
Hepatic Carcinoma ◽  
Dual Mode ◽  
Photothermal Conversion ◽  
Theranostic Nanoparticles

At present, the clinical diagnosis of and treatment methods for hepatic carcinoma still fail to fully meet the needs of patients. The integrated theranostic system, in which functional materials are used to load different active molecules, created a new developmental direction for the combination treatment of hepatic carcinoma, realizing the synchronization of diagnosis and treatment. In this study, polydopamine (PDA), which has the functions of self-assembly, encapsulation, photothermal conversion, and photoacoustic interaction, was used as the carrier material. The IR780, a near-infrared fluorescence imaging (NIFI), photoacoustic imaging (PAI), and photothermal therapy (PTT) agent, and paclitaxel (PTX), a broad-spectrum chemotherapy drug, were selected to build the NIF/PA dual-mode imaging and PTT/chemo synergistic theranostic nanoparticles (DIST NPs). The DIST NPs have a 103.4 ± 13.3 nm particle size, a weak negative charge on the surface, good colloidal stability, slow and controlled drug release, and high photothermal conversion ability. The experiments results showed that the DIST NPs have a long circulation in vivo, high bioavailability, high biocompatibility, and low effective dose. DIST NPs showed an excellent NIFI/PAI dual-mode imaging and significant synergistic antitumor effect in hepatic carcinoma models. DIST NPs met the initial design requirements. A set of fast and low-cost preparation methods was established. This study provides an experimental basis for the development of new clinical theranostic methods for hepatic carcinoma.

scholarly journals Using plasmons to harness infrared solar light

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 118-121
Author(s):  
Luis A. Pérez ◽  
Jinhui Hu ◽  
M. Isabel Alonso ◽  
Alejandro R. Goñi
Keyword(s):  
Surface Plasmons ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Solar Light ◽  
Electronic Charge ◽  
Gold Films ◽  
Sound Waves ◽  
Absorption Performance ◽  
Scalable Methods ◽  
Nanostructured Metal ◽  
Ir Light

Using plasmons to harness infrared solar light The PLASMIONICO project aims to advance the sustainable production of electricity by harnessing infrared (IR) solar light, which is typically wasted in conventional solar cells. The key concept is to allow IR light to be absorbed at nanostructured metal cathodes to launch surface plasmons (rapid oscillations of electronic charge analogous to sound waves in liquids) to generate a photocurrent. Our strategy uses inverted silicon pyramid arrays covered with thin gold films, manufactured employing low-cost and scalable methods. After optimising the infrared absorption performance, we are set to improve photocurrent delivery with promising results.

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