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Thermal energy storage using phase change materials in building applications: A review of the recent development by Sharshir, Swellam W., Joseph, Abanob, Elsharkawy, Marwan, Hamada, Mohamed A., Kandeal, A.W., Elkadeem, Mohamed R., Kumar Thakur, Amrit, Ma, Yanbao, Eid Moustapha, Moustapha, Rashad, Maher, Arıcı, Müslüm

“…[Display omitted] •The PCMs used in the building sector and their limitations were summarized.•The melting temperature of PCMs should be close to the desired…”
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A state-of-the art review on advancing battery thermal management systems for fast-charging by Kumar Thakur, Amrit, Sathyamurthy, Ravishankar, Velraj, R., Saidur, R., Pandey, A.K., Ma, Z, Singh, Punit, Hazra, Soumya Kanti, Wafa Sharshir, Swellam, Prabakaran, Rajendran, Kim, Sung Chul, Panchal, Satyam, Ali, Hafiz Muhammad

“…•The severe thermal issues of Li-ion batteries are presented.•Present work systematically reviews the recent advance in BTMS for fast-charging…”
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Low-cost bilayered structure for improving the performance of solar stills: Performance/cost analysis and water yield prediction using machine learning by Elsheikh, Ammar H., Shanmugan, S., Sathyamurthy, Ravishankar, Kumar Thakur, Amrit, Issa, Mohamed, Panchal, Hitesh, Muthuramalingam, T., Kumar, Ravinder, Sharifpur, Mohsen

“…•A heat localization bilayered structure is utilized to enhance the water yield of a solar still.•The cost of distilled water per liter is 0.015 $/l.•The…”
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Infrared thermography-based condition monitoring of solar photovoltaic systems: A mini review of recent advances by Kandeal, A.W., Elkadeem, M.R., Kumar Thakur, Amrit, Abdelaziz, Gamal B., Sathyamurthy, Ravishankar, Kabeel, A.E., Yang, Nuo, Sharshir, Swellam W.

“…•An overview for infrared thermography (IRTG) detection of PVs is introduced.•Classification of IRTG techniques, detected faults are discussed in detail.•The…”
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Discovering a robust machine learning model for predicting the productivity of a solar-driven humidification-dehumidification system by An, Meng, Zhang, Kunliang, Song, Fuxin, Chen, Xiangquan, Sharshir, Swellam W., Kandeal, A.W., Kumar Thakur, Amrit, Abdullah, A.S., Elkadeem, Mohamed R., Chi, Cheng, Edreis, Elbager M.A., Kabeel, A.E., Ma, Weigang

“…•Four machine learning models are developed for predicting the freshwater productivity of humidification-dehumidification unit.•The Bayesian optimization…”
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Effects of ultasonication and surfactant on the thermal and electrical conductivity of water – Solar glycol mixture based Al2O3 nanofluids for solar-thermal applications by Ganesh Kumar, P., Sakthivadivel, D., Thangapandian, N., Salman, Mohammad, Kumar Thakur, Amrit, Sathyamurthy, Ravishankar, Chul Kim, Sung

“…[Display omitted] •Nanofluid was prepared using Al2O3 nanomaterials dispersed in solar glycol/water.•Thermal and physical properties of solar glycol/water with…”
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Application of machine learning modeling in prediction of solar still performance: A comprehensive survey by Abdullah, A.S., Joseph, Abanob, Kandeal, A.W., Alawee, Wissam H., Peng, Guilong, Thakur, Amrit Kumar, Sharshir, Swellam W.

“…Being a cheap, simple, and low-energy consumer, solar stills have been introduced by water and energy scientists as an alternative desalination method to…”
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Productivity Modeling Enhancement of a Solar Desalination Unit with Nanofluids Using Machine Learning Algorithms Integrated with Bayesian Optimization by Kandeal, Abdallah W., An, Meng, Chen, Xiangquan, Algazzar, Almoataz M., Kumar Thakur, Amrit, Guan, Xiaoyu, Wang, Jianyong, Elkadeem, Mohamed R., Ma, Weigang, Sharshir, Swellam W.

“…Herein, double slope solar still (DSSS) performance is accurately forecast with the aid of four different machine learning (ML) models, namely, artificial…”
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Lithium‐Free Redox Flow Batteries: Challenges and Future Prospective for Safe and Efficient Energy Storage by Kanti Hazra, Soumya, Kim, Hyerim, Meskher, Hicham, Singh, Punit, Kansara, Shivam, Kumar Thakur, Amrit, Ali Khan, Shahid, Mortuza Saleque, Ahmed, Saidur, R., Shamsuddin Ahmed, Mohammad, Hwang, Jang‐Yeon

“…Considering the costs, waste, and impact on the environment of current energy consumption, accurate, cost‐effective, and safely deployed energy storage systems…”
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Improving the potable water generation through tubular solar still using eggshell powder (bio-based energy source) as a natural energy storage material — an experimental approach by Thakur, Amrit Kumar, Sathyamurthy, Ravishankar

“…The demand for fresh water is rapidly growing as a consequence of the increasing population and urbanization. Tubular solar still offers larger evaporative and…”
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Development of candle soot dispersed phase change material for improving water generation potential of tubular solar distillation unit by Thakur, Amrit Kumar, Sathyamurthy, Ravishankar, Velraj, R.

“…Solar still is an economical device for purify brackish water, however its yield is low. Therefore, present work aims to increase the water output of tubular…”
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Exploring the potential of MXene-based advanced solar-absorber in improving the performance and efficiency of a solar-desalination unit for brackish water purification by Thakur, Amrit Kumar, Sathyamurthy, Ravishankar, Saidur, R., Velraj, R., Lynch, Iseult, Aslfattahi, Navid

“…Brackish water desalination using solar still (SS) is a low-cost sustainable solution to global water scarcity, but this technology suffers from low yield and…”
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Augmented performance of solar desalination unit by utilization of nano-silicon coated glass cover for promoting drop-wise condensation by Thakur, Amrit Kumar, Sathyamurthy, Ravishankar, Velraj, R., Saidur, R., Hwang, Jang-Yeon

“…Solar energy based desalination using solar still is considered as the low-cost efficient method for achieving clean water and the condensation behavior of the…”
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Renewable energy potential towards attainment of net-zero energy buildings status – A critical review by Christopher, S., Vikram, M.P., Bakli, Chirodeep, Thakur, Amrit Kumar, Ma, Y., Ma, Zhenjun, Xu, Huijin, Cuce, Pinar Mert, Cuce, Erdem, Singh, Punit

“…Global warming, climate change, and resource depletion have forced us to reconsider energy usage and efficiencies over the last few decades. Residential and…”
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A critical review on phase change material energy storage systems with cascaded configurations by Christopher, S., Parham, K., Mosaffa, A.H., Farid, M.M., Ma, Zhenjun, Thakur, Amrit Kumar, Xu, Huijin, Saidur, R.

“…This paper reviews cascaded or multiple phase change materials (PCMs) approach to provide a fundamental understanding of their thermal behaviors, the…”
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MXene/MnO2 nanocomposite coated superior salt-rejecting biodegradable luffa sponge for efficient solar steam generation by Saleque, Ahmed Mortuza, Ma, Sainan, Thakur, Amrit Kumar, Saidur, R., Han, Tan Kim, Hossain, Mohammad Ismail, Qarony, Wayesh, Ma, Y., Sathyamurthy, Ravishankar, Tsang, Yuen Hong

“…Solar steam generation is widely regarded as one of the potential green approaches for freshwater regeneration by utilizing solar energy. Herein, the…”
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Photovoltaics performance improvement using different cooling methodologies: A state-of-art review by Kandeal, A.W., Thakur, Amrit Kumar, Elkadeem, M.R., Elmorshedy, Mahmoud F., Ullah, Zia, Sathyamurthy, Ravishankar, Sharshir, Swellam W.

“…Photovoltaic (PV) panels, being an eco-friendly technology, have become a crucial source of electricity, satisfying the increasing energy demand and…”
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Sea-water desalination using a desalting unit integrated with a parabolic trough collector and activated carbon pellets as energy storage medium by Thakur, Amrit Kumar, Sathyamurthy, Ravishankar, Velraj, R., Lynch, I., Saidur, R., Pandey, A.K., Sharshir, Swellam W., Ma, Zhenjun, GaneshKumar, P., Kabeel, A.E.

“…Solar energy is considered the most influential source for various sustainable applications and its utilization can effectively convert brackish water into…”
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Improved freshwater generation via hemispherical solar desalination unit using paraffin wax as phase change material encapsulated in waste aluminium cans by Thamarai Kannan, B., Madhu, B., Kabeel, A.E., Thakur, Amrit Kumar, Velraj, R., Lynch, I., Saidur, R., Sathyamurthy, Ravishankar

“…The present work aims to increase the amount of water generated by the hemispherical solar still (HSS) using paraffin wax as phase change material (PCM)…”
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Synergetic effect of absorber and condenser nano-coating on evaporation and thermal performance of solar distillation unit for clean water production by Thakur, Amrit Kumar, Sathyamurthy, Ravishankar, Velraj, R., Saidur, R., Lynch, Iseult, Chaturvedi, Meenakshi, Sharshir, Swellam W.

“…Two design modifications to increase the evaporation/condensation and freshwater yield of conventional solar stills (CSS) are presented – absorber coating with…”
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