Photothermal energy conversion

Zhu Q, Zhuomin MZ (2013) Radiative properties of micro/nanoscale particles in dispersions for photothermal energy conversion. Adv Numer Heat Tran 4 143-174... 

After the introduction, we will briefly discuss the main characteristics of solar radiation. Consistent with the scientific principles on which this book is founded, a rigorous thermodynamic analysis will then follow of the creation of wind energy, of photothermal and photovoltaic energy conversion, and of photosynthesis. Most of this chapter has been based on the monograph Thermodynamics of Solar Energy Conversion by De Vos [1]. 

Maximum power is a concept introduced in Chapter 5. Appreciate its application in models for solar energy conversion to wind energy and photothermal conversion into electricity. 

The unique properties of nanosized metals pave the way to new applications and possibilities of making new products such as electronic, optical, and magnetic devices [17-19], nanoelectro-mechanical systems [20,21], conductive coatings and conductive ink-jet inks [15,22-24], energy conversion and photothermal devices [25], catalysts [9,18,21], biosensors, biolabels, and drug delivery systems [9,17,26-29]. 

Phototendering, dye-induced, 9 388-389 Photothermal conversion, of solar energy, 23 10... 

If effective absorbance and photothermal conversion efficiency are independent on the fluence, absorbed energy should be proportional to the latter and the slopes can be discussed simply in terms of thermal expansion coefficient of polymer Aims. The coefficient of linear expansion of rubber and glass states, ttg and Of, below and above glass-rubber transition temperature (Tg) of PMMA is (2.5-2.7) X 10- K and (5.6-5.S) X W K , respectively 3S). We consider that the one-dimensional expansion is induced along the perpendicular direction to the film, since polymer film outside the area irradiated by the excimer laser is of course hard. Then, the volume expansion could be replaced by the linear one along the thickness, so that corresponds to the change in the slope below... 

GA Niklasson, CG Granqvist. Ultrta fine chromium particles for photothermal conversion of solar energy. J Appl Phys 55 3382, 1984. 

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