Performance Assessment of Novel Transparent Insulation Materials for Integrated Storage Collectors

Abstract: Transparent insulation structures play a pivotal role in harnessing solar energy efficiently, akin to the greenhouse effect in the atmosphere. This study undertakes a systematic evaluation of a novel sorbitol- or bio-based polycarbonate (bio-PC) for thermal insulation (TI) structures and hot water collector systems. Employing optical and mechanical methods, the bio-PC was comprehensively characterized on the polymer film level. Subsequently, the technical and ecological performance of these structures in various hot water collectors and systems was rigorously modelled and simulated. Results indicated that the novel bio-PC exhibited superior properties compared to conventional materials like cellulose acetate or fossil-based PC, showcasing promising prospects for widespread adoption. Drawing parallels to the greenhouse effect of CO2, the functional principle of transparent insulation structures is rooted in high solar transmittance and infrared absorbance, primarily governed by carb.... https://www.tib-op.org/ojs/index.php/isec/article/view/1218

Object Details

• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Performance Assessment of Novel Transparent Insulation Materials for Integrated Storage Collectors ; volume:1 ; year:2024 ; International Sustainable Energy Conference proceedings ; 1 (2024)

Contributors, Places and Time

• Creator: Kicker, Harald ; Segsulka, Jonas ; Wallner, Gernot

Further information

• DOI: 10.52825/isec.v1i.1218
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2406241134246.210032792743
• Rights: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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