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2 articles for “anti-soiling performance nanomaterials for renewable energy”

• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 3 Apr 2026

  Development and Performance Evaluation of GO–ZnO/PU Hybrid Nanocomposite Coatings for Improved Optical Transmission, Cooling, and Self-Cleaning in PV Systems

  By Sandeep Sharma, K. Sudha, Nidhi Gupta, Bharat Singh, G. Sivagurunathan

  Abstract: The performance of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules with time is affected by thermal heating, dust buildup, and exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light; as a result, the power loss increases rapidly during the use condition. In this study, a polyurethane (PU) nanocomposite, fabricated with graphene oxide and zinc oxide (GO–ZnO), is invented and examined. Improvements in heat management, light transmission, and dirt resistance are planned for PV glass surfaces. The nanocomposite …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 243–249 Read article →

• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 9 May 2026

  Polymer-Based Nanocomposite Coatings for Enhancing Solar Photovoltaic Panel Efficiency

  By Sandeep Sharma, Lalit Mohan Trivadi, Ajay Dureja, Sandeep Banerjee, Poras Khetarpal

  Abstract: Environmental factors such as dust deposition, ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and surface reflection significantly reduce the performance of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules. This study investigates the development and performance evaluation of polymer-based nanocomposite coatings designed to improve the optical and surface properties of PV panel glass. A hybrid nanocomposite coating containing TiO₂ and SiO₂ nanoparticles dispersed in a polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) matrix was synthesized using the sol–gel technique and deposited through …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 490–497 Read article →