Potential development of thermally stable polycrystalline photovoltaic modules utilizing biocomposite materials
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Mohammed Hassouna Alaaeddin
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Mohd Zuhri Mohamed Yusoff
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Edi Syams Zainudin
Abstract
Solar energy has become a vital source for generating and harvesting electricity. Enhancing the efficiency of solar modules is an essential factor for successful transition to a sustainable and green energy production. Since natural fiber composites (NFCs) possess various outstanding properties, they can be used as an adequate alternative to synthetic fibers and environmentally harmful materials that are used in photovoltaic (PV) applications and module components. Solar modules are believed to undergo a decline in efficiency when exposed to excessive sun radiation, which eventually caused by a gradual escalation in temperature. Therefore, utilizing appropriate NFCs in the rear components and backsheets of solar modules could significantly contribute to the overall efficiency of these modules and enhance their thermal stability.
Funding source: Malaysia Ministry of Higher Education
Award Identifier / Grant number: IGSS scholarship
Funding source: Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), UPM
Award Identifier / Grant number: HiCoE (vote number 6369107)
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Research ethics: Not applicable.
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Informed consent: Not applicable.
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Author contributions: All authors have accepted responsibility for the entire content of this manuscript and approved its submission.
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Use of Large Language Models, AI and Machine Learning Tools: None declared.
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Conflict of interest: The authors state no conflict of interest.
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Research funding: Ministry of Higher Education-Malaysia for the research grant HiCoE, project vote number 6369107, Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) through the IGSS scholarship.
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Data availability: Not applicable.
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Articles in the same Issue
- Frontmatter
- Reviews
- Potential development of thermally stable polycrystalline photovoltaic modules utilizing biocomposite materials
- Mathematical modelling of hollow-fiber haemodialysis modules
- Computational modelling in liver system and liver disease
- An introduction to quantitative systems pharmacology for chemical engineers
- Macroscopic transport models for drugs and vehicles in cancer tissues
- Engaging pre-service teachers in an indigenous activity to investigate sustainability and green practices in palm oil production
- Performance of 6 × 6 CNT transistor array using composite nanomaterials for biomedical applications
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- Modelling drug permeation across the skin: a chemical engineering perspective
- Environmental life cycle analysis of natural fiber composites in energy sector
