Abstract
ABSTRACT Solar energy utilization technology has gradually matured, among which photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) hybrid system is a major research hotspot. The nanofluids spectral-splitting PV/T system not only overcomes the problem of operating temperature contradiction, but also solves the problem of large amounts of useless waste heat generated by PV cells from the perspective of spectral response. This article comprehensively reviews the research on the utilization of the full solar spectrum of the PV/T hybrid systems based on nanofluids spectral splitters, explains the latest technical trends, and summarizes the opportunities and obstacles of nanofluids spectral splitters in the current progress. This article first summarizes the concept and technical route of nanofluids spectral splitters and discusses the properties and performance evaluation. Then, the numerical simulation method and research of nanofluids spectral-splitting PV/T systems are introduced. Finally, a research review focusing on experimental work is conducted. After reviewing, the rapid development and popularization of nanofluid splitters will be promoted in evaluation improvement, application field expansion, and economic analysis. The economic profit potential brought by nanofluids provides a good application prospect for nanofluids spectral-splitting PV/T systems.
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