Renewable energy harvesting with the application of nanotechnology: A review
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It is believed that fossil fuel sources are exhaustible and also the major cause of greenhouse gas emission. Therefore, it is required to increase the portion of renewable energy sources in supplying the primary energy of the world. In this study, it is focused on application of nanotechnology in exploitation of renewable energy sources and the related technologies such as hydrogen production, solar cell, geothermal, and biofuel. Here, nanotechnologies influence on providing an alternative energy sources, which are environmentally benign, are comprehensively discussed and reviewed. Based on the literature, employing nanotechnology enhances the heat transfer rate in photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) systems and modifies PV structures, which can improve its performance, making fuel cells much cost-effective and improving the performance of biofuel industry through utilization of nanocatalysts, manufacturing materials with high durability and lower weight for wind energy industry.
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This review surveys how nanotechnology—nanomaterials, nanofluids, and nanostructures—can improve renewable energy harvesting across solar, hydrogen/fuel cells, biofuels, wind, ocean, and geothermal systems. It reports performance gains from cited studies, including higher solar collector and PV/T efficiencies, improved fuel-cell catalysts, and nanocatalyst-driven biofuel conversion, while noting wind/tidal/geothermal research is comparatively sparse.
Key findings
- In solar thermal and PV/T systems, nanofluids improved performance: Al₂O₃/water at 0.2 wt% improved flat-plate collector efficiency by 28.3% versus water, surfactant increased efficiency by 15.63%, and Table 1 reports PV/T overall efficiency of 61.9% versus 15.9% for a PV module; nanofluid cooling reduced PV temperature by 39.7% (helical channel) and 53.8% (straight channel), with electrical efficiencies of 20.5% and 37.6%.
- In fuel cells and hydrogen, nanostructured catalysts and supports improved performance: a graphene-CNT composite electrode gave a maximum power density of 1072 mW/cm², graphene-supported MEA was 3.7 times more durable than conventional catalyst-carbon mixtures, and advanced nanostructural catalysts facilitate hydrocarbon reforming below 100°C.
- In biofuels, nanocatalysts improved conversion and quality: nano-SnO₂ gave 88.2% and 88.4% cellulose conversion at 400°C and 500°C versus bulk-SnO₂ at 75.0% and 76.0%; nano-ZnO gave 92.0% at 300°C versus bulk-ZnO at 83.0%; nanocatalysts offer high specific surface area and catalyst recovery/reuse.
- In wind, ocean, and geothermal, nanotechnology is used for durable/lightweight materials, coatings, lubrication, and triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs); a 6 cm × 3 cm LSEG produced an average 0.12 mW at a wave speed of 0.5 m/s, TENG energy conversion efficiencies are reported as high as 55%, and CuO-water nanofluid in a geothermal heat exchanger reached a maximum heat transfer coefficient of about 800 W/m²K at 6% volume fraction.
Methods
- Design: narrative review and comprehensive comparative assessment of nanotechnology applications in renewable energy systems, covering solar collectors, photocatalysis, PV/T, DSSCs, hydrogen/fuel cells, biofuels, wind, ocean, and geothermal energy.
- Data: published literature and cited studies, including experimental, numerical, and review findings; tables summarize PV/T versus PV performance, DSSC/TEM parameters, SOFC anode conductivity, carbon nanostructure electrochemical performance, nanocatalysts for biodiesel, and cellulose gasification.
- Analysis: qualitative synthesis and comparison; no systematic search protocol, inclusion criteria, or meta-analysis is reported.
Limitations
- Stated: limited published articles in wind, tidal, and geothermal energy compared with other renewable types, so more research is required to investigate nanotechnology’s influence in those areas.
- Evident: as a narrative review, it does not report a systematic search strategy, inclusion/exclusion criteria, or quantitative pooling; findings are drawn from heterogeneous cited studies under different conditions, limiting direct comparability.
- Evident: many performance claims are attributed to individual cited studies rather than independently validated in this paper; no new experimental data are presented.
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Photocatalytic materials are currently utilized to convert solar energy into chemical energy by oxidization or reduction of materials to get useful components such as hydrogen.
“Photocatalytic materials are currently being utilized in order to convert solar energy into chemical energy by oxidization or reduction of materials to get useful components such as hydrogen.”
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The Introduction discusses photocatalytic activity, and §3.2 (Antibacterial tests) describes light-promoted reactions that produce oxidizing species harmful to bacteria. Neither passage addresses converting solar energy into chemical energy or producing hydrogen; searches for those terms found no supporting passage in our copy. (LLM, conf=0.74)
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Solar energy can be converted to heat and electricity by using solar photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T).
“Solar energy can be converted to heat and electricity by using solar photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T).”
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Overall efficiency of PV/T systems is higher than PV.
“As it is shown in Table 1, the overall efficiency of PV/T systems is higher than PV.”
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- Interpretationnone given
Employing nanotechnology enhances the heat transfer rate in photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) systems.
“Based on the literature, employing nanotechnology enhances the heat transfer rate in photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) systems and modifies PV structures, which can improve its performance, making fuel cells much cost-effective and improving the performance of biofuel industry through utilization of nanocatalysts, manufacturing materials with high durability and lower weight for wind energy industry.”
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At the nanoscale, some materials show different physical properties (including strength, thermal and electrical conductivity, and reflectivity) than they have in bulk.
“At the nanoscale, some materials show different physical properties (including strength, thermal and electrical conductivity, and reflectivity) than they have in bulk.”
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Nanotechnology enables manufacturing materials with high durability and lower weight for the wind energy industry.
“Based on the literature, employing nanotechnology enhances the heat transfer rate in photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) systems and modifies PV structures, which can improve its performance, making fuel cells much cost-effective and improving the performance of biofuel industry through utilization of nanocatalysts, manufacturing materials with high durability and lower weight for wind energy industry.”
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Nanotechnology improves the performance of the biofuel industry through utilization of nanocatalysts.
“Based on the literature, employing nanotechnology enhances the heat transfer rate in photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) systems and modifies PV structures, which can improve its performance, making fuel cells much cost-effective and improving the performance of biofuel industry through utilization of nanocatalysts, manufacturing materials with high durability and lower weight for wind energy industry.”
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Cooling performance depended on concentration of nanofluid and channel geometry inserted on PV surface.
“Moreover, the cooling performance depended on the concentration of nanofluid and channel geometry inserted on the PV surface.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Karami and Rahimi 65
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Nanofluids are beneficial in improving thermal conductivity in solar systems.
“It was concluded that nanofluids are beneficial in improving the thermal conductivity, the specific heat of nanofluids are not following the same trend in solar systems, and finally, safety and cost are the two challenging issues in this field of study.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Khanafer and Vafai 39
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5% to 10% improvement occurred in thermal efficiency of a concentrating parabolic solar collector using aluminum nanoparticles compared with conventional parabolic solar collector.
“Based on results, 5% to 10% improvement occurred in thermal efficiency of CPSC in comparison with the conventional parabolic solar collector.”
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Concentration of 0.2 wt% of Al2O3/water nanofluid led to 28.3% improvement in efficiency compared with water in a flat-plate solar collector.
“Concentration of 0.2 wt% of nanofluid led to 28.3% improvement in efficiency compared with water.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Yousefi et al 48
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For 10 to 100 MWe power plants, adding graphite/TherminolVP-1 nanoparticles to base fluid with volume fractions of nearly 0.001% or less could be advantageous.
“It was found that for 10 to 100 MWe power plants, adding graphite/TherminolVP-1 NP to the base fluid with volume fractions of nearly 0.001% or less could be advantageous.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Taylor et al 42
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A linear parabolic solar collector with nanofluid has better performance compared with the collector with pure fluid.
“Results indicated that the collector with nanofluid has better performance compared with the collector with pure fluid.”
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Nanofluid, containing suspended nanoparticles in a base fluid, applied in a solar collector increases its performance due to higher thermal conductivity compared with pure fluids.
“Nanofluid, containing suspended nanoparticles (NPs) in a base fluid, 38 applied in the solar collector and increase their performance due to higher thermal conductivity compared with pure fluids.”
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Efficiency of collector using nanofluid with 0.2 wt% concentration was higher than 0.4 wt% concentration in a wide range of reduced temperature parameter.
“The efficiency of collector used nanofluid with 0.2 wt% concentration was higher than 0.4 wt% concentration in a wide range of reduced temperature parameter”
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Using nanofluid in a concentrating solar thermal system can improve efficiency by 10% compared with water as working fluid.
“Taylor et al 42 tested a concentrating solar thermal system by using nanofluid and obtained that it is possible to improve the efficiency of the system, 10%, compared with the system that uses water as a working fluid.”
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A novel evacuated tubular solar air collector with water/CuO nanofluid achieved outlet air temperature of 170°C in winter.
“Results indicated that the system works with nanofluid, as operating fluid in thermosyphon, achieved the outlet air temperature of 170°C in winter.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Liu et al 49
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Higher temperatures can be achieved by employing CuO- and Al2O3-based nanofluids in solar parabolic trough collectors.
“CuO-and Al 2 O 3 -based nanofluids were tested and found that higher temperatures can be achieved by employing nanofluids in the trough collectors.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Allouhi et al 45
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Applying aluminum nanoparticles with low volumetric concentrations sharply improved efficiency of a low-temperature direct absorption solar collector.
“Based on obtained results, applying aluminum NPs with low volumetric concentrations sharply improved the efficiency.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Tyagi et al 43
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In the fossil fuel industry, nanotechnology research is focused on finding novel catalysts to improve the energy efficiency of cracking fossil fuels.
“In the fossil fuel industry, researches in nanotechnology are focused on finding novel catalysts in order to improve the energy efficiency of cracking fossil fuels.”
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Applying a small quantity of nanoparticles has a great influence on the efficiency of a direct absorption solar collector, which was increased up to 5%.
“It was monitored that applying a small quantity of NPs have a great influence on the efficiency of the system, which was increased up to 5%.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Otanicar et al 46
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Nanomaterials are valuable in power systems due to special properties related to corrosion resistance or super strong properties favorable in turbomachinery components.
“In addition, nanomaterials are also valuable in power systems, due to their special properties related to corrosion resistance phenomenon or super strong properties that are favorable in turbomachinery components.”
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Most common catalysts applied in automobiles rely on precious metals such as platinum due to their configuration and existence of electrons in outer orbitals, leading to higher potential for chemical reactions.
“Moreover, most of the common catalysts that are applied in automobiles these days rely on precious metals such as platinum due to their configuration and existence of electron in their outer orbitals, leading to the higher potential for chemical reactions.”
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Coating CdS/CdSe quantum dots on TiO2 nanorods with P3HT to form p-n heterojunctions improved PV efficiency of P3HT/CdSe/CdS/TiO2 nanorod solar cells up to 0.57%.
“Coating CdS/CdSe quantum dots on TiO 2 nanorods with P 3 HT to form p-n heterojunctions improved the PV efficiency of P 3 HT/ CdSe/CdS/TiO 2 nanorod solar cells up to 0.57%.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Xie 64
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CNT-H2O nanofluid with 0.5% mass concentration had a higher conversion rate of light to heat.
“It was reported that CNT-H 2 O nanofluid with 0.5% mass concentration had a higher conversion rate of light to heat.”
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Surfactant increases efficiency by 15.63%.
“The surfactant increases the efficiency by 15.63%.”
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Nanofluids are applied in solar collector and solar water heating systems in order to improve their efficiency.
“Nanofluids are applied in solar collector and solar water heating systems in order to improve their efficiency.”
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Applying nanofluid leads to significant reduction of PV cell temperature compared with using pure water as coolant.
“It was concluded that applying nanofluid leads to significant reduction of PV cell temperature in comparison with using pure water as a coolant.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Karami and Rahimi 65
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Coating CuO on TEG surface improved conduction heat transfer.
“In addition, CuO was coated on a thermoelectric generator (TEG) surface, and it was observed that conduction heat transfer improved by applying this coating.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Chang et al 80
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Main important technical challenge is finding affordable materials with high durability at cell working conditions.
“The main important technical challenge is finding affordable materials with high durability at cell working conditions.”
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Composite structure of TiO2 NPs and nanotubes obtained highest efficiency improvement of 1.7% among composite structure, NPs, and nanotube films.
“It was illustrated that among composite structure, NPs, and nanotube films, the composite structure obtained the highest efficiency improvement of 1.7%.”
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TiO2 mesoporous network with multilayer structure improved cell efficiency by 10.2%.
“The applied structure improved cell efficiency by 10.2%.”
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For higher Reynolds regimes (Re=50), heat transfer rate decreases.
“On the other hand, for higher Reynolds regimes (Re = 50), the heat transfer rate decreases.”
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Among tested nanofluids, ZnO/water showed best performance.
“Among the tested nanofluids, ZnO/water showed the best performance.”
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Ag/water nanofluid improved system energy and exergy more compared with Al2O3/water.
“Their results showed that Ag/water nanofluid improved system energy and exergy more in comparison with Al 2 O 3 /water.”
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Phosphoric acid, PEMFCs, and MCFCs do not need an external reformer to convert more energy-dense fuels to hydrogen, unlike alkaline fuel cells.
“Moreover, phosphoric acid, PEMFCs, and MCFCs are dissimilar to alkaline fuel cells, since in these types of fuel cells there is no need for an external reformer to convert more energy-dense fuels to hydrogen.”
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Using nonprecious metals as catalyst in fuel cells reduces cost noticeably.
“Also, using nonprecious metals as a catalyst in fuel cells reduces the cost noticeably.”
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Main problem in development of MCFCs is durability due to high operating temperatures and corrosive electrolyte used to accelerate component breakdown.
“The main problem in the development of MCFCs is their durability that is due to their high operating temperatures and the corrosive electrolyte used to accelerate component breakdown.”
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Using SiC/water as coolant leads to highest efficiency among tested fluids (TiO2/water, SiO2/water, SiC/water).
“It was concluded that using SiC/water as coolant leads to the highest efficiency among tested fluids.”
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Since these types have high operating temperature, internal reforming within fuel cell reduces cost.
“Since these types have a high operating temperature, the internal reforming within the fuel cell reduces cost.”
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Lower concentration of Boehmite nanofluid reduces temperature more efficiently, in contrast to mentioned studies.
“Results revealed that lower concentration of this type of nanofluid reduces temperature more efficiently, in contrast to mentioned studies, as shown in Figure 3B.”
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Development of an appropriate catalyst is helpful to produce fuel cells that operate at surrounding temperatures.
“Therefore, the development of an appropriate catalyst is helpful to produce fuel cells that operate at surrounding temperatures.”
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Light to electric conversion efficiency significantly increased up to 17.8% because of mirror-like scattering effect.
“Based on calculations, it was monitored that light to electric conversion efficiency significantly increased up to 17.8% because of the mirror-like scattering effect.”
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For low Reynolds regime (Re=5) and concentration varied 0% to 10%, heat transfer rate is augmented by 27%.
“For example, for low Reynolds regime (Re = 5) and while the concentration is varied in the range of 0% to 10%, the heat transfer rate is augmented by 27%.”
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Increasing mass concentration of silica nanoparticles in range 1% to 3% improved both energy and exergy efficiencies significantly.
“Results indicated that by increasing the mass concentration of NPs in the range of 1% to 3%, both energy and exergy efficiencies improved significantly.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Sardarabadi et al 72
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Altering magnetic field improved efficiency more than other conditions including different concentrations of nanofluid (1 and 3 wt%) or different illumination condition (1100 or 600 W/m2).
“It was found that altering magnetic field improved efficiency more than other conditions including different concentrations of nanofluid (1 and 3 wt%.)or different illumination condition (1100 or 600 W/m 2 ).”
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Using TiO2/water and ZnO/water nanofluids leads to higher electrical performance compared with Al2O3/water.
“Based on the obtained results, using TiO 2 /water and ZnO/water nanofluids leads to the higher electrical performance of the system in comparison with Al 2 O 3 /water.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Sardarabadi and Passandideh-Fard 73
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CeO2 quantum-dot-functionalized ZnO nanorod photoanode increased efficiency up to 2.6%.
“It was shown that this configuration increased the efficiency up to 2.6%.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Rai et al 87
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1D carbon nanopillars have a specific capacitance of 3.4 mF/cm2 at 100 mV/s.
“| | Carbon nanopillars | 3.4 mF/cm 2 at 100 |”
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MEA with catalyst graphene mixtures were 3.7 times more enduring than conventional catalyst-carbon mixtures.
“As Sung et al clarified, 110 MEA with catalyst graphene mixtures were 3.7 times more enduring than conventional catalyst-carbon mixtures.”
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1D carbon nanopillars retain 95% capacity after 10,000 cycles.
“| | | mV/s, 95% capacities |”
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High costs of carbon nanofiber and carbon nanotubes make them efficiently challenging for use in large-scale production of DMFCs for commercial applications.
“The examples of alternative types of carbon materials utilized in dmfc anodes are carbon nanofiber (CNF) and carbon nanotubes (CNT); however, the high costs of these materials make them efficiently challenging for use in the large-scale production of DMFCs for commercial applications.”
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Graphene-supported catalyst layers augmented oxygen reduction at cathode compared with normal carbon-supported layers.
“Rao et al 108 illustrated that graphene-supported catalyst layers augmented oxygen reduction at the cathode compared with normal carbonsupported layers.”
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Graphene considerably modified properties of supported Pt catalyst, caused by high methanol oxidation compared with regular carbon black support layers.
“Yoo et al 109 mentioned that graphene considerably modified the properties of the supported Pt catalyst, which is caused by high methanol oxidation compared with regular carbon black support layers.”
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Nanofluid, containing suspended NPs in a base fluid, applied in the solar collector increases its performance due to higher thermal conductivity compared with pure fluids.
“Nanofluid, containing suspended NPs in a base fluid, applied in the solar collector and increase their performance due to higher thermal conductivity compared with pure fluids.”
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Durability of graphene supported anode diffusion layers of fuel cells escalated compared with typical carbon black anode supported layers.
“According to Sung et al 110 and Shao et al, 111 compared with typical carbon black anode supported layers, it is found that the durability of graphene supported anode diffusion layers of fuel cells escalated.”
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0D solid nanoparticles (onion-like carbon) have a specific capacitance of 0.9 mF/cm2.
“| 0D | 0D solid nanoparticles | 0.9 mF/cm 2 , ~100% |”
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2D MoS2-rGO heterostructure has a specific capacitance of 265 F/g at 10 mV/s.
“| | MoS 2 -rGO hetero | 265 F/g at 10 mV/s, |”
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LSEG with a size of 6 cm × 3 cm has delivered a normal yield energy of 0.12 mW at a wave speed of 0.5 m/s.
“The LSEG with a size of 6 cm × 3 cm has delivered a normal yield energy of 0.12 mW at a wave speed of 0.5 m/s.”
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0D solid nanoparticles (onion-like carbon) retain approximately 100% capacity after 1000 cycles.
“| | (onion like carbon) | capacity retention |”
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One-dimensional nanostructures can allay aggregation, dissolution, and Ostwald ripening that NPs frequently face.
“these nanostructures can allay the aggregation, dissolution, and Oswald developing that the NPs frequently face by.”
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1D carbon nanotubes have a specific capacitance of 200 F/g at 20 A/g.
“| 1D | Carbon nanotubes | 200 F/g at 20 A/g |”
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Using nonfood feedstock is necessary for sustainable biofuel production.
“using nonfood feedstock is necessary for sustainable biofuel production.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim- Rests on an assumption: Biofuels are economically delivered from starch, sugar, and oil-seed, and if this trend continues, biofuel creation opposes food requirement.
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Graphene-CNT composite applied to electrode for PEMFCs improved cell performances with maximum power density of 1072 mW/cm2.
“As Du et al 107 indicated, a graphene-carbon nanotube (CNT) composite is applied to an electrode for PEMFCs and conclusively found that cell performances improved with a maximum power density of 1072 mW/cm 2 .”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Du et al 107
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2D MoS2-rGO heterostructure retains 92% capacity after 1000 cycles.
“| | structure | 92% capacity retention |”
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2D graphene-MnO2 heterostructure has a specific capacitance of 310 F/g at 2 mV/s.
“| | Graphen-MnO 2 | 310 F/g at 2 mV/s, 95% |”
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3D VA-CNT graphene with Ni(OH)2 coating has a specific capacitance of 1065 F/g at 22.1 A/g.
“| | 3D VA-CNT | 1065 F/g at 22.1 A/g, |”
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2D graphene-MnO2 heterostructure retains 95% capacitance after 15,000 cycles.
“| | hetero structure | capacitance retention |”
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Graphene is an efficient catalyst-support layer for DMFCs.
“Therefore, graphene sound to be an efficient catalyst-support layer for DMFCs.”
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The main advantage of nanocatalyst processes is recovering and recycling nanocatalyst, which is not practical in conventional methods.
“the main advantage is recovering and recycling nanocatalyst that is not practical in conventional methods.”
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2D graphene has a specific capacitance of 135 F/g at 10 mA.
“| 2D | Graphene | 135 F/g at 10 mA |”
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Miniature SOFCs operate at low temperatures of 500°C compared with conventional SOFCs working at 800°C or more.
“miniature SOFCs operate at low temperatures of 500°C in comparison with conventional SOFCs working at 800°C or more.”
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3D wrinkled graphene balls retain approximately 100% capacitance after 5000 cycles.
“| | graphene balls | capacitance retention |”
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Graphene has been used extensively in fuel cells such as support layer, electrocatalyst, and membrane.
“Moreover, graphene has been used extensively in fuel cells such as a support layer, electrocatalyst, and membrane.”
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Nanostructure materials have been used in different fuel cells as a support layer, electro-catalysts, and membrane that increase the efficiency of the systems.
“Nanostructure materials have been used in different fuel cells as a support layer, electro-catalysts, and membrane that increase the efficiency of the systems.”
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2D rGO has a specific capacitance of 0.51 mF/cm2 at 40 mV/s.
“| | rGO | 0.51 mF/cm 2 at |”
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3D wrinkled graphene balls have a specific capacitance of 150 F/g at 0.1 A/g.
“| 3D | 3D wrinkled | 150 F/g at 0.1 A/g ~100% |”
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0D hollow nanospheres have a specific capacitance of 251 F/g at 50 mV/s.
“| | 0D hollow nanospheres 251 F/g at 50 mV/s, | |”
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2D rGO retains 70% capacitance after 10,000 cycles.
“| | | 40 mV/s, 70% |”
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Cs/Al/Fe3O4 nanocatalyst (size 31-34 nm) is utilized for biodiesel synthesis from sunflower oil.
“| Cs/Al/Fe 3 O 4 | 31-34 | Sunflower oil |”
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Hydrotalcite-derived particles with Mg/Al molar ratio of 3:1 (size 7.3 nm) are utilized for biodiesel synthesis from Jatropha oil.
“| Hydrotalcite-derived particles | 7.3 | Jatropha oil |”
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KF/CaO/Fe3O4 nanocatalyst (size 50 nm) is utilized for biodiesel synthesis from Chinese tallow seed oil.
“| KF/CaO/Fe 3 O 4 | 50 | Chinese tallow seed |”
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(Mg-Al) nanocatalyst (size 5-22 nm) is utilized for biodiesel synthesis from Pongamia oil.
“| (Mg-Al) | 5-22 | Pongamia oil |”
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CaO nanocatalyst (size 20 nm) is utilized for biodiesel synthesis from soybean oil.
“| Cao | 20 | Soybean oil |”
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Lithium impregnated calcium oxide (Li-Cao) nanocatalyst (size 40 nm) is utilized for biodiesel synthesis from Jatropha oil.
“| Lithium impregnated calcium | 40 | Jatropha oil |”
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ZnO nanocatalyst (size 28.4 nm) is utilized for biodiesel synthesis from palm oil.
“| ZnO | 28.4 | Palm oil |”
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KF/CaO-Fe3O4 nanocatalyst (size 50 nm) is utilized for biodiesel synthesis from Stillingia oil.
“| KF/CaO-Fe 3 O 4 | 50 | Stillingia oil |”
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- May combine two claims. 39
- Classified as probably not a substantial claim. 51
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InterpretationreasoningEmploying nanotechnology modifies PV structures, which can improve PV performance.
“Based on the literature, employing nanotechnology enhances the heat transfer rate in photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) systems and modifies PV structures, which can improve its performance, making fuel cells much cost-effective and improving the performance of biofuel industry through utilization of nanocatalysts, manufacturing materials with high durability and lower weight for wind energy industry.”
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Interpretationnone givenNanotechnology makes fuel cells much cost-effective.
“Based on the literature, employing nanotechnology enhances the heat transfer rate in photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) systems and modifies PV structures, which can improve its performance, making fuel cells much cost-effective and improving the performance of biofuel industry through utilization of nanocatalysts, manufacturing materials with high durability and lower weight for wind energy industry.”
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PremisecitationSeveral nanoscale materials have the ability to self-assemble and be changed into ordered structures spontaneously.
“Several nanoscale materials have the ability to self-assemble and be changed into ordered structured spontaneously.”
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PremisecitationCarbon black nanofluid obtained higher photothermal performance efficiency and was more cost-effective than Au and Cu nanofluids.
“Zeiny et al 41 compared the photothermal performance of three different nanofluids including Au, Cu, and carbon black and reported that carbon black nanofluid obtained higher performance efficiency and also was more cost-effective.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Zeiny et al 41
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PremisecitationExergy efficiency of CuO-based nanofluid was 9.05%.
“In addition, thermal analysis declared that the exergy efficiency of the CuO-based nanofluid was 9.05%.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Allouhi et al 45
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PremisecitationOptimum efficiency was obtained when cooling channel height was 10 mm and concentration of nanofluid was 4% volume and Re=30000 at solar concentration of 200 W/m2.
“it was stated that the optimum efficiency was obtained when the cooling channel height was 10 mm and concentration of nanofluid was 4% volume and Re = 30000 (ie, Re: Reynolds number) at a solar concentration of 200 W/m 2 .”
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PremisecitationNanotechnology makes benefits in slick coatings, which decrease the occurrence of fouling in cooling water intakes.
“making benefits in slick coatings, which decrease the occurrence of fouling in cooling water intakes.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites [22][23][24][25]
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PremisecitationSafety and cost are two challenging issues in nanofluid solar systems.
“It was concluded that nanofluids are beneficial in improving the thermal conductivity, the specific heat of nanofluids are not following the same trend in solar systems, and finally, safety and cost are the two challenging issues in this field of study.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Khanafer and Vafai 39
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Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based).
Premisenone givenNanotechnology has the ability to improve efficiency, energy conversion, conservation, and storage of solar energy in different aspects.
“Nanotechnology has the ability to improve efficiency, energy conversion, conservation, and storage of solar energy in different aspects such as the following:”
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PremisecitationNanotechnology helps manufacture resistant ceramics for use as insulators in transmission lines.
“Nanotechnology helps to manufacture resistant ceramics for utilizing as an insulator in transmission lines,”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites [18][19][20][21]
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Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.
PremisecitationAl2O3-water nanofluid with 5% volumetric concentration had better performance in cooling and improved efficiency; electrical efficiency reaches 70% and thermal efficiency up to 59%.
“Results indicated that nanofluid had better performance in cooling and improved efficiency of the system and electrical efficiency reaches to 70% and thermal efficiency up to 59%.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Xu and Kleinstreuer 66
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Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).
Premisenone givenTiO2 has a photocatalytic property originating from formation of photogenerated charge carriers upon absorption of UV light corresponding to band gap.
“TiO 2 has a photocatalytic property, which originated from the formation of the photogenerated charge carriers (electrons and holes), which happen sup on the absorption of ultraviolet (UV) light corresponding to the band gap.”
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PremisecitationThe specific heat of nanofluids does not follow the same trend in solar systems.
“It was concluded that nanofluids are beneficial in improving the thermal conductivity, the specific heat of nanofluids are not following the same trend in solar systems, and finally, safety and cost are the two challenging issues in this field of study.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Khanafer and Vafai 39
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PremisecitationMany chemical and electrical reactions happen at surfaces and are highly dependent on the shape of the surface and chemical compositions of reactants.
“This is an appropriate property since many reactions (both chemical and electrical) happen at surfaces and are highly dependent on the shape of the surface and chemical compositions of reactants.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites [2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
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Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.
PremisecitationAt volumetric concentrations higher than 2%, efficiency remained approximately constant and applying nanoparticles had no considerable influence on system performance.
“However, at volumetric concentrations higher than 2%, the efficiency remained approximately constant and applying NPs had no considerable influence on the system performance.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Tyagi et al 43
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PremisecitationIncrease in temperature of solar cells due to radiation absorption leads to growing reverse saturation current, reduction in open voltage and energy gap.
“Increase in temperature of solar cells, due to radiation absorption, leads to growing reverse saturation current, reduction in open voltage and energy gap, etc.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites [57] source
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PremisecitationThe recorded reduction was 39.7% for helical channel and 53.8% for straight channel.
“The recorded reduction was 39.7% for helical channel and 53.8% for the straight channel.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Karami and Rahimi 65
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PremisecitationNanotechnology is applied in renewable energy technologies such as solar, wind, and ocean energy, called green energy due to environmental advantages, enabling societies to reduce dependency on petroleum and overcome environmental problems related to fossil fuels.
“Nanotechnology is also applied in renewable energies' technologies such as solar, wind, and ocean energy, called green energy due to their environmental advantages, which enable societies to reduce their dependency on petroleum supplies and overcome environmental problems related to the use of fossil fuels.”
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PremisecitationNanotechnology can enhance the conductivity of materials and provides superconductors at room temperature instead of having superconductivity at extremely high temperatures.
“Moreover, nanotechnology can enhance the conductivity of materials and provides superconductor at room temperature instead of having superconductivity property at extremely high temperatures.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites [26][27][28]
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PremisecitationNanostructured materials have a higher surface to unit weight volume ratio, making them more appropriate for interacting with other materials.
“In addition, nanostructured materials have a higher surface to unit weight volume ratio, which makes them more appropriate for interacting with other materials.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites [2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
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Premisenone givenTiO2 nanoparticles are used because of their ability in oxidizing and decomposing organic pollutant.
“TiO 2 NPs are used because of their ability in oxidizing and decomposing organic pollutant.”
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PremisecitationTiO2 nanosheets can be used in self-cleaning glass because of specifications such as flat surface, low turbidity, high aspect ratio, and excellent adhesion to substrates.
“TiO 2 nanosheets can be used in self-cleaning glass because of their specifications such as having a flat surface, low turbidity, high aspect ratio, and excellent adhesion to substrates.”
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PremisecitationAmong tested concentrations, 0.4% showed best most effective performance, resulting in 20.5% and 37.6% electrical efficiency for straight and helical inserted microchannels.
“Among tested concentrations, 0.4% showed the best most effective performance, which resulted in 20.5% and 37.6% electrical efficiency for the straight and helical inserted microchannels, respectively.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Karami and Rahimi 65
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Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).
Premisenone givenApplied electrolyte in SOFCs contains alloy of limited earth materials including yttrium-stabilized zircon dioxide, a ceramic material.
“Generally, the applied electrolyte in these fuel cells contains an alloy of limited earth materials including yttrium-stabilized zircon dioxide, a ceramic material.”
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Premisenone givenApplied electrolyte in alkaline fuel cells contains 35%-50% KOH with more affordable catalyst.
“The applied electrolyte in these types of fuel cells contains 35%-50% KOH with the more affordable catalyst.”
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Premisenone givenFuel cells produce electricity based on electrochemical reaction of fuel, hydrogen or hydrogen-rich fuels, and an oxidizer such as oxygen.
“Fuel cells produce electricity based on the electrochemical reaction of fuel, hydrogen or hydrogen-rich fuels, and an oxidizer such as oxygen and its pertinent apparatuses to flow the fuel through the system and eliminate the water produced in the reaction, a compressor or blower for cooling the stack and transferring oxygen to the system.”
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Premisenone givenAdvanced nanostructural catalysts facilitate hydrocarbon reforming at low temperatures (below 100°C).
“Advanced nanostructural catalysts facilitate hydrocarbon reforming at low temperatures (below 100°C).”
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PremisecitationConversion efficiency of DSSC and thermoelectric modules were 4.83% and 1.48%, respectively.
“Based on the obtained results, the conversion efficiency of the DSSC and thermoelectric modules (TEM) were 4.83% and 1.48%, respectively.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Chang et al 80
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PremisecitationMain disadvantage of alkaline fuel cells is that surrounding CO2 can deteriorate their performance.
“The main disadvantage of alkaline fuel cells is that surrounding CO 2 can deteriorate their performance.”
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PremisecitationCoating process augments temperature about 2°C and increases voltage by 15%.
“In addition, this coating process augments the temperature about 2°C and also increase the voltage by 15%.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Chang et al 80
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PremisecitationSingle-crystal-like TiO2 nanowires fabricated with surfactant at low temperature had four times greater performance compared with commercial product P-25, and overall cell efficiency was 9.3%.
“Their experiment revealed that utilizing this special morphology was four times greater in comparison with commercial product P-25, and overall cell efficiency was 9.3%.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Adachi et al 84
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PremisereasoningHigh-temperature working conditions cause slow startup and necessity of appropriate thermal shielding to preserve heat and keep safe personnel with severe durability requirements on materials.
“High-temperature working conditions cause slow startup and necessity of appropriate thermal shielding to preserve heat and keep safe personnel with severe durability requirements on materials.”
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PremisecitationEnergy analysis for PV/T system at flow rate 0.17 kg/s and solar flux 1000 W/m2 resulted in thermal efficiency 81.7% and electrical efficiency 13.5% with best total energy coefficient (COE) of 0.9.
“Energy analysis for the PV/T system at a flow rate of 0.17 kg/s and solar flux of 1000 W/m 2 resulted in the thermal efficiency of 81.7% and electrical efficiency of 13.5% with the best total energy coefficient (COE) of 0.9.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Al-Shamani et al 79
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Premisenone givenExpected efficiency of MCFCs is 60% to 65%.
“The expected efficiency is in the range of 60% to 65%.”
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PremisereasoningIn regular combustion process, all produced energy release as heat; part of released energy of electrochemical reaction is electricity, rest heat; process is more efficient for electrical devices and automobiles.
“In the regular combustion process, all the produced energy release as heat.However, part of the released energy of this electrochemical reaction is electricity; the rest of energy is heat-apparently, this process is more efficient for electrical devices and automobiles.”
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PremisecitationPlatinum catalyst is significantly sensitive to CO poisoning, making it crucial to apply additional reactor to decrease CO in fuel gas if hydrogen is extracted from alcohol or hydrocarbon fuel or provide catalysts more resistant to CO.
“Additionally, the platinum catalyst is also significantly sensitive to carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, making it crucial to apply an additional reactor to decrease CO in the fuel gas if the hydrogen is extracted from alcohol or hydrocarbon fuel or provide the catalysts more resistant to CO.”
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Premisenone givenPEMFCs deliver higher power in more compact sizes compared with other fuel cells that work in temperature range 50°C and 80°C with efficiencies from 50% to 60%.
“The advantages of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs), also known as polymer electrolyte fuel cell or ion exchange membrane, include delivering higher power in more compact sizes compared with other fuel cells that work in the temperature range of 50°C and 80°C with efficiencies from 50% to 60%.”
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PremisecitationCu/water nanofluid had better performance in cooling and resulted in higher efficiency than pure water in glazed and unglazed PV/T systems.
“The nanofluid had better performance in cooling and resulted in higher efficiency.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Michael and Iniyan 78
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Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing), S4 (based).
PremisereasoningGases made from coal can be utilized in SOFCs directly since they are inert to CO.
“The gases that are made from coal can be utilized in these fuel cells directly since they are inert to CO.”
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Premisenone givenPAFCs utilize liquid phosphoric acid as electrolyte with efficiency of 55% and working temperature 160°C to 220°C.
“It is known that phosphoric acid fuel cells (PAFCs) utilize liquid phosphoric acid as an electrolyte with the efficiency of 55% and working temperature in the range of 160°C to 220°C.”
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Premisenone givenMCFCs operate at temperatures 620°C to 660°C and electrolyte is composition of molten carbonate salt mixture suspended in ceramic LiAlO2, porous and inert.
“Molten carbonate fuel cells (MCFCs) operate at temperatures in the range of 620°C to 660°C and its electrolyte is the composition of a molten carbonate salt mixture suspended in a ceramic lithium aluminum oxide (LiAlO 2 ), which is porous and inert.”
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Premisenone givenThe reaction is aided by the catalyst.
“The reaction is aided by the catalyst.”
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PremisecitationUsing costly platinum as catalyst is main reason PAFCs are expensive.
“Also, using the costly platinum as a catalyst is the main reason that PAFCs are expensive.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites [92] source
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PremisecitationIncrease in concentration led to higher efficiency while higher velocity decreased efficiencies.
“In addition, it was found that an increase in concentration led to a higher efficiency while higher velocity decreased efficiencies.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Khanjari et al 75
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Premisenone givenMajor technical problems hydrogen economy challenging are storing and purifying hydrogen, designing appropriate membranes for fuel cells, and increasing portion of water-based hydrogen production compared with fossil-based hydrogen generation.
“The major technical problems that hydrogen economy are challenging with are storing and purifying hydrogen, designing appropriate membranes for using in fuel cells, and increasing the portion of water-based hydrogen production in comparison to fossil-based hydrogen generation in order to reinforce the independence of the hydrogen economy.”
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PremisecitationAdding nanoparticles improves cooling and concentration of nanofluid plays an important role in cooling performance.
“Obtained results showed that adding NPs improves cooling and the concentration of nanofluid plays an important role in cooling performance as shown in Figure 3A.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Radwan et al 68, Lelea et al 69
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PremisecitationWater-based nanofluids had better cooling performance and Cu/water nanofluid showed best cooling ability.
“Results indicated that water-based nanofluids had better cooling performance and Cu/water nanofluid showed the best cooling ability.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Rejeb et al 74
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PremisereasoningThermoelectric conversion efficiency of TEG and total output power increased up to 10% and 2.4%, respectively.
“Therefore, the thermoelectric conversion efficiency of the TEG and the total output power increased up to 10% and 2.4%, respectively.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Chang et al 80
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PremisereasoningSince just hydrogen and oxygen react in a fuel cell, this process prevents production of nitrogen oxide.
“Since just hydrogen and oxygen react with each other in a fuel cell, this process will prevent the production of nitrogen oxide, which is a fundamental component of air pollution.”
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PremisereasoningHydrogen is stored more densely in comparison with other conventional gases.
“For instance, one amazing fact about hydrogen storage is that hydrogen is stored more densely in comparison with other conventional gases.”
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Premisenone givenNitrogen is most abundant element in atmosphere, approximately 80% of air is nitrogen, while it does not play a role in cold combustion.
“Nitrogen is the most abundant element in the atmosphere, approximately 80% of the air is nitrogen, while it does not play a role in cold combustion.”
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Premisenone givenDisadvantages of PAFCs are larger size, more massive, and less powerful than other fuel cells given same weight and volume.
“The disadvantages of PAFCs are larger size, more massive, and less powerful than other fuel cells given the same weight and volume.”
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Premisenone givenSOFCs work at high temperatures 800°C to 1000°C and efficiency is 55% to 65%.
“Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) work at high temperatures that are in the range of 800°C to 1000°C and these fuel cells' efficiency is 55% to 65%.”
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Premisenone givenFuel cells perform nearly silently and generate electricity with low voltage (0.6 to 0.7 V).
“Fuel cells perform nearly silently and generate electricity with low voltage (0.6 to 0.7 V).”
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PremisereasoningPEMFCs need an expensive catalyst (typically platinum) to separate hydrogen's electrons and protons.
“In order to separate the hydrogen's electrons and protons, it can be noticed that PEMFCs need an expensive catalyst (typically platinum).”
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PremisecitationOperation temperature of alkaline fuel cells is 60°C-90°C, and efficiency of chemical fuel to electricity conversion is 50%-60%.
“The operation temperature of alkaline fuel cells is 60°C-90°C, and the efficiency of chemical fuel to electricity conversion is 50%-60%.”
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PremisecitationAl2O3/synthetic oil was unfavorable compared with Al2O3/water both in thermal and hydraulic aspects.
“It was concluded that Al 2 O 3 /synthetic oil was unfavorable in comparison with Al 2 O 3 / water both in thermal and hydraulic aspects.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Sharaf and Orhan 71
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InterpretationreasoningIn fuel cells, hydrogen and oxygen react to generate electricity and product is nonpolluting water; therefore, fuel cells are very efficient, profitable, and compact and play an important role in future energy.
“In other words, in fuel cells, hydrogen and oxygen react to generate electricity and the product of the reaction is nonpolluting water; therefore, fuel cells are very efficient, profitable, and compact and play an important role in the future energy.”
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Interpretationnone givenBy producing biofuel with algae by applying nanocatalyzed reaction, it is possible to prevent greenhouse gas emission.
“by producing biofuel with algae by applying nanocatalyzed reaction, it is possible to prevent greenhouse gas emission.”
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Interpretationnone givenBy applying nanotechnology, the efficiency of PV/T systems will improve due to higher heat transfer ability of nanofluids applied for heat transfer.
“By applying nanotechnology, the efficiency of PV/T systems will improve due to higher heat transfer ability of nanofluids applied for heat transfer.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimMay combine two claims.
PremisecitationCorrosion of wind turbine blades can be prevented or decreased by using a protective coating that decreases maintenance cost and prolongs the life of wind turbines.
“corrosion of the blade, which can be prevented, or decrease, by using a protective coating that decreases maintenance cost and prolongs the life of wind turbines.”
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Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.
PremisecitationOxygen reduction reaction distinct action of Pt developed swiftly with enhanced particle size from 1.3 nm, and mass activity was maximized at 2.2 nm.
“Shao et al 112 clarified that the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) distinct action of Pt developed swiftly with the enhanced particle size from 1.3 nm, and the mass activity was maximized at 2.2 nm.”
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Premisenone givenOne facing challenge in design procedure of a hydride is that selected hydride should be able to release hydrogen at proper speed and with acceptable efficiency.
“One of the facing challenges in the design procedure of a hydride is that the selected hydride should be able to release hydrogen at the proper speed and with acceptable efficiency.”
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PremisereasoningSince hydrogen is chemically constrained in a solid hydride, its atoms are able to be packed densely even at room temperature.
“Since hydrogen is chemically constrained in a solid hydride, its atoms are able to be packed densely even at room temperature.”
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Premisecitation0D hollow nanospheres retain 98% capacity after 200 cycles.
“| | | 98% capacity |”
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Interpretationnone givenRenewable energy resources including solar, geothermal, wind, and ocean power exploited by applying nanotechnologies will be a reliable and appropriate choice to decrease energy systems dependency on depleting fossil fuels and overcome related issues.
“Renewable energy resources including solar, geothermal, wind, and ocean power exploited by applying nanotechnologies will be a reliable and appropriate choice to decrease energy systems dependency on depleting fossil fuels and overcome their related issues.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).
PremisecitationGraphene could perform as an effective anode support material for PEMFCs.
“According to Seger and Kamat, 106 graphene could perform as an effective anode support material for PEMFCs.”
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PremisecitationUsing nanocatalysts improves conversion efficiency, enhances gas products' quality, and reduces tar content.
“Using nanocatalysts improve the conversion efficiency and enhance the gas products' quality as well as reducing the tar content.”
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Interpretationnone givenIn wind energy, materials with higher durability and lower weight are achievable by applying nanotechnology.
“In wind energy, materials with higher durability and lower weight are achievable by applying nanotechnology.”
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PremisecitationCarbon support material corrosion can degrade catalyst, causing catalyst NPs to detach from the support and sinter on the membrane, leading to poor fuel cell performance.
“the carbon support materials corrosive specification can degrade catalyst, as a resulting catalyst NPs detach from the support and sinter on the membrane, leading to poor fuel cell performance.”
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PremisecitationMagnetic solid base catalyst CaO/Fe3O4 (size 49 nm) is utilized for biodiesel synthesis from Jatropha oil.
“| Magnetic solid base catalysts | 49 | Jatropha oil |”
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PremisecitationMgO nanocatalyst (size 100 nm) is utilized for biodiesel synthesis from sunflower oil.
“| MgO | 100 | Sunflower oil |”
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PremisecitationZrO2 loaded with C4H4O6 HK nanocatalyst (size 30 nm) is utilized for biodiesel synthesis from soybean oil.
“| ZrO 2 loaded with C 4 H 4 O 6 HK | 30 | Soybean oil |”
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Premisecitation3D VA-CNT graphene with Ni(OH)2 coating retains 96% capacity after 20,000 cycles.
“| | graphene with | 96% capacity retention |”
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PremisecitationMgO nanocatalyst (size 60 nm) is utilized for biodiesel synthesis from soybean oil.
“| Mgo | 60 | Soybean oil |”
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PremisecitationKF/Al2O3 nanocatalyst (size 50 nm) is utilized for biodiesel synthesis from canola oil.
“| KF/Al 2 O 3 | 50 | Canola oil |”
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PremisecitationTiO2-ZnO nanocatalyst (size 34.2 nm) is utilized for biodiesel synthesis from palm oil.
“| TiO 2 -ZnO | 34.2 | Palm oil |”
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The paper relies on this without support.
Fossil fuel sources are exhaustible and are a major cause of greenhouse gas emissions.
“It is believed that fossil fuel sources are exhaustible and also the major cause of greenhouse gas emission.”
The paper relies on this without support.
It is necessary to decrease greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels because fossil fuels play a crucial role in the world energy system.
“However, it is necessary to find ways in order to decrease GHG emissions from fossil fuels due to the crucial role of fossil fuels in the world energy system.”
The paper relies on this without support.
High surface energy of zero-dimensional NPs makes them vulnerable to breakdown, especially in cathodic PEMFC conditions.
“The high surface energy of zero-dimensional structural arrangement were vulnerable to breakdown due to their small particles, which is more noticeable in the crucial cathodic situation in practical PEMFCs.”
The paper relies on this without support.
Biofuels are economically delivered from starch, sugar, and oil-seed, and if this trend continues, biofuel creation opposes food requirement.
“biofuels are economically delivered from several sources such as starch, sugar, and oil-seed these days.If this trend continues, biofuel creation opposes food requirement.”
The paper relies on this without support.
Metal NPs used as catalysts in biofuel production are not environmentally benign.
“Metal NPs have been applied in biofuel production as a catalyst; however, metal NPs is not environmentally benign.”
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Each contradiction between two passages listed here was confirmed by an independent check.
PEM fuel cells are described as both high- and low-temperature
MinorThe paper includes PEMFCs among fuel cells it says have a high operating temperature, but later explicitly classifies PEMFCs as low-temperature fuel cells.
“Since these types have a high operating temperature, the internal reforming within the fuel cell reduces cost.”
“types of fuel cells that can be utilized in portable applications are constrained to low-temperature fuel cells such as PEMFC 103 and direct methanol fuel cell.”
Yousefi study's nanofluid differs from its cited title
MinorThe discussion identifies the nanofluid in reference 48 as Al2O3/water, while the cited study's title identifies it as MWCNT-H2O.
“Yousefi et al 48 investigated the impact of applying Al 2 O 3 /water nanofluid on the efficiency of a flat-plate solar collector.”
“48. Yousefi T, Shojaeizadeh E, Veysi F, Zinadini S. An experimen- tal investigation on the effect of pH variation of MWCNT-H 2 O nanofluid on the efficiency of a flat-plate solar collector.”
Michael and Iniyan coolant differs from its cited title
MinorThe discussion says the coolant in reference 78 was Cu/water, whereas the cited title specifies copper oxide-water nanofluid.
“Cu/water and pure water were used as a coolant.”
“78. Michael JJ, Iniyan S. Performance analysis of a copper sheet laminated photovoltaic thermal collector using copper oxide- water nanofluid.”
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- Authors
- Ahmadi, M. H., Ghazvini, M., Alhuyi Nazari, M., Ahmadi, M. A., Pourfayaz, F., Lorenzini, G., & Ming, T.
- Affiliations
- Petroleum University of Technology (IR)
- University of Tehran (IR)
- Department of Renewable Energies and Environmental, Faculty of New Sciences and TechnologiesUniversity of Tehran Tehran Iran
- Department of Petroleum Engineering, Ahwaz Faculty of Petroleum EngineeringPetroleum University of Technology (PUT) Ahwaz Iran
- Wuhan University of Technology (CN)
- University of Parma (IT)
- Corresponding author
- Ahmadi, Mohammad H.
- Pourfayaz, Fathollah
- Ming, Tingzhen
- ORCID
- Venue
- International Journal of Energy Research
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 2018-11-14
- Volume
- 43
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 1387-1410
- ISSN
- 0363-907X (ISSN-L)
- 1099-114X
- OpenAlex
- W2901636259
- Semantic Scholar
- c818adc786de2f986279c5e44a634e6492b20182
- Cited by
- 207
- References
- 197
- Citations by year
- 2026: 19 · 2025: 26 · 2024: 31 · 2023: 32 · 2022: 33 · 2021: 23 · 2020: 32 · 2019: 11
- FWCI
- 6.23
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- bronze
- doi.org
- Licence
- Locations
- International Journal of Energy Research (publishedVersion)
- INFM-OAR (INFN Catania) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
- Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China (51778511)
- Topics
- Physical Sciences › Engineering › Biomedical Engineering › Nanotechnology research and applications
- Physical Sciences › Energy › Energy Engineering and Power Technology › Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems
- Physical Sciences › Energy › Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment › Renewable energy and sustainable power systems
- Keywords
- nanotechnology, renewable energy, hydrogen production, solar cells, photovoltaic-thermal systems, geothermal energy, biofuels, nanocatalysts, wind energy, heat transfer enhancement, fuel cells, alternative fuels
About these checks
Registry, retraction, Cites and statistics results are computed, not judged, with one exception: a printed reference that no index lists is read once by a model before it counts as a citation error. Claims are extracted by a model and kept only when their quote appears verbatim in the text; each cited source is then checked, with a model’s help, for whether it says what the claim relies on. Those verdicts can be wrong — read the claim’s quote and the cited source before relying on one.
Claims read by deepseek-v4.1-flash under definition version 3 (extract-v3) on 2026-10-12.
Classified by jev-1.13-20260917 (gold-guideline-v0.2) on 2026-10-12.
Cited sources are checked by gpt-6-sol.
Statistics and arithmetic are recomputed, not judged.
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