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Salamah T, Ramahi A, Alamara K, Juaidi A, Abdallah R, Abdelkareem MA, Amer EC, Olabi AG. Effect of dust and methods of cleaning on the performance of solar PV module for different climate regions: Comprehensive review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 827:154050. [PMID: 35217056 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.154050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2022] [Revised: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Recent achievement and progress in solar PV play a significant role in controlling climate change. This study reviewed comprehensively electrical characteristics, life cycle of dust, optical characteristics, and different cleaning techniques related to the effect of dust on the performance of PV modules throughout different climate regions of the world. The power maximum power point (MPP) and curve of PV module under the effect of irradiance and temperature were presented. The effect of dust (shading) on the electrical efficiency of PV module was discussed based on soft, partial, and complete (soiling) shading. The physical properties of dust around the globe such as PM10 concentration, dust loading (mgm-2), and fine dust particles concentration were covered and discussed. Reasons behind the accumulation of dust based on, location and installation factors, dust type, and environmental factors. Environmental reasons causing dust and dust removal in accordance with the life cycle of dust was covered in detail. All the reasons that cause the generation, accumulation and removal of dust during its life cycle were explained. All forces responsible for the adhesion phase of the dust life cycle were presented. The effect of dust on PV module transmittance and electrical parameters module were discussed in detail based on physical properties of the dust at its location and installation conditions. Self-cleaning super hydrophobic surfaces based on methods such as solvents, vapor-assisted coating, powder coating, and polymerization were discussed. All cleaning technologies, including self-cleaning technologies, based on the material coating used, and the manufacturing of PV cells was compared. The future prospective for PV technologies and cleaning methods were also covered.
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Affiliation(s)
- Tareq Salamah
- Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering Department, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
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- Industrial Engineering Department, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, American University of Ras Al Khaimah, Ras Al Khaima, United Arab Emirates
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- Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering Department, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
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- Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering Department, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
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- Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering Department, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Sustainable Energy & Power Systems Research Centre, RISE, University of Sharjah, PO Box 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Chemical Engineering Department, Minia University, Elminia, Egypt.
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- Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering Department, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Department of Industrial Engineering, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering Department, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Sustainable Energy & Power Systems Research Centre, RISE, University of Sharjah, PO Box 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
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Ferreira V, Azenha M, Pereira C, Silva A. Preparation of molecularly imprinted hollow TiO2 microspheres for selective photocatalysis. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL ADVANCES 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ceja.2020.100071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Boyjoo Y, Wang M, Pareek VK, Liu J, Jaroniec M. Synthesis and applications of porous non-silica metal oxide submicrospheres. Chem Soc Rev 2016; 45:6013-6047. [DOI: 10.1039/c6cs00060f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 127] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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A variety of metal oxide particles of spherical morphology from nano to micrometer size have been reviewed with a special emphasis on the appraisal of synthetic strategies and applications in biomedical, environmental and energy-related areas.
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- Yash Boyjoo
- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Curtin University
- Perth
- Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Curtin University
- Perth
- Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Curtin University
- Perth
- Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Curtin University
- Perth
- Australia
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
- Kent State University
- Kent
- USA
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Sang Y, Liu H, Umar A. Photocatalysis from UV/Vis to Near-Infrared Light: Towards Full Solar-Light Spectrum Activity. ChemCatChem 2014. [DOI: 10.1002/cctc.201402812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 114] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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