Enhancing solar still productivity with organic phase change materials: A literature review
Solar still systems often include organic phase change materials (PCMs) because of their remarkable thermophysical characteristics. Numerous innovative PCMs have been developed and subsequently incorporated into solar still applications, resulting in improved distillate yields in these systems. This...
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| author | Akashdeep Negi Lalit Ranakoti Rajesh P. Verma Vineet Kumar Prabhakar Bhandari Rohit Khargotra Tej Singh |
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| description | Solar still systems often include organic phase change materials (PCMs) because of their remarkable thermophysical characteristics. Numerous innovative PCMs have been developed and subsequently incorporated into solar still applications, resulting in improved distillate yields in these systems. This enhancement has been extensively analyzed and discussed. An enhancement of 143.78% in distillate yield was reported for the active solar still that utilized lauric acid. On the other hand, the passive solar still saw an increase in distillate production of 124.74% when using soy wax and 109.3% when using beeswax. The selection of PCM necessitates meticulous evaluation, considering aspects like cost, compatibility with the container, and its environmental implications, all of which have been comprehensively examined. The analysis centers on solar distillation systems, exploring a range of modifications and their incorporation with various PCMs. In light of the findings, it is prudent to consider modifications to the solar still and the meticulous selection of appropriate PCM for future studies. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e9b5f4e2561d414e8e7bf5d07a9cdf622025-08-20T01:51:04ZengElsevierEnergy Conversion and Management: X2590-17452025-04-012610098410.1016/j.ecmx.2025.100984Enhancing solar still productivity with organic phase change materials: A literature reviewAkashdeep Negi0Lalit Ranakoti1Rajesh P. Verma2Vineet Kumar3Prabhakar Bhandari4Rohit Khargotra5Tej Singh6Department of Mechanical Engineering, Graphic Era (Deemed to be University) Dehradun, Uttarakhand, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Graphic Era (Deemed to be University) Dehradun, Uttarakhand, IndiaDepartment of Aerospace Engineering, Graphic Era (Deemed to be University) Dehradun, Uttarakhand, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Graphic Era (Deemed to be University) Dehradun, Uttarakhand, IndiaMechanical Engineering department, School of Engineering and Technology, K.R. Mangalam University, Gurgram 122103, Haryana, IndiaEscuela Politécnica Superior, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, Ctra. Pozuelo-Majadahonda Km 1.800, 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain; Corresponding authors.Savaria Institute of Technology, Faculty of Informatics, ELTE Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest 1117, Hungary; Corresponding authors.Solar still systems often include organic phase change materials (PCMs) because of their remarkable thermophysical characteristics. Numerous innovative PCMs have been developed and subsequently incorporated into solar still applications, resulting in improved distillate yields in these systems. This enhancement has been extensively analyzed and discussed. An enhancement of 143.78% in distillate yield was reported for the active solar still that utilized lauric acid. On the other hand, the passive solar still saw an increase in distillate production of 124.74% when using soy wax and 109.3% when using beeswax. The selection of PCM necessitates meticulous evaluation, considering aspects like cost, compatibility with the container, and its environmental implications, all of which have been comprehensively examined. The analysis centers on solar distillation systems, exploring a range of modifications and their incorporation with various PCMs. In light of the findings, it is prudent to consider modifications to the solar still and the meticulous selection of appropriate PCM for future studies.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590174525001163Solar stillThermal energy storagePhase change materialsDistillate yieldEconomic analysis |
| spellingShingle | Akashdeep Negi Lalit Ranakoti Rajesh P. Verma Vineet Kumar Prabhakar Bhandari Rohit Khargotra Tej Singh Enhancing solar still productivity with organic phase change materials: A literature review Energy Conversion and Management: X Solar still Thermal energy storage Phase change materials Distillate yield Economic analysis |
| title | Enhancing solar still productivity with organic phase change materials: A literature review |
| title_full | Enhancing solar still productivity with organic phase change materials: A literature review |
| title_fullStr | Enhancing solar still productivity with organic phase change materials: A literature review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Enhancing solar still productivity with organic phase change materials: A literature review |
| title_short | Enhancing solar still productivity with organic phase change materials: A literature review |
| title_sort | enhancing solar still productivity with organic phase change materials a literature review |
| topic | Solar still Thermal energy storage Phase change materials Distillate yield Economic analysis |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590174525001163 |
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