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Enhancing Solar Absorption with Double-Layered Nickel Coatings and WS 2 Nanoparticles on Copper Substrates

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  • Susana Devesa

    (CEMMPRE, ARISE, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Coimbra, Rua Luís Reis Santos, 3030-788 Coimbra, Portugal)

  • Zohra Benzarti

    (CEMMPRE, ARISE, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Coimbra, Rua Luís Reis Santos, 3030-788 Coimbra, Portugal
    Laboratory of Multifunctional Materials and Applications (LaMMA), Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, University of Sfax, Soukra Road km 3.5, B.P. 1171, Sfax 3000, Tunisia)

  • Gabriel Santos

    (CEMMPRE, ARISE, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Coimbra, Rua Luís Reis Santos, 3030-788 Coimbra, Portugal)

  • Diogo Cavaleiro

    (CEMMPRE, ARISE, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Coimbra, Rua Luís Reis Santos, 3030-788 Coimbra, Portugal)

  • António Cunha

    (Physics Department, University of Aveiro, i3N, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal)

  • João Santos

    (SRAMPORT Lda., Rua António Sérgio 15, 3025-041 Coimbra, Portugal)

  • Sandra Carvalho

    (CEMMPRE, ARISE, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Coimbra, Rua Luís Reis Santos, 3030-788 Coimbra, Portugal)

Abstract

This study focused on the development and characterization of multi-layered nickel coatings doped with WS 2 nanoparticles and electrodeposited on copper substrates. To enhance the solar collector’s performance by improving the solar radiation conversion into heat, two distinct undercoatings were evaluated, along with the incorporation of WS 2 nanoparticles in the black nickel layer. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis revealed that the bright and dull nickel undercoatings consisted of metallic nickel, whereas the black coatings comprised amorphous nickel oxide, inferred to be Ni 2 O 3 based on energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) analysis. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis of the undercoatings and black nickel morphology showed a compact surface with a relatively homogenous microstructure composed of polyhedric grains, which was free of visible cracks or pinholes. The undercoating influenced the brightness, the reflectivity and the reflectance of the black nickel films, with the dull undercoated sample showing the most promising results, with a total absorbance of 0.94. The incorporation of WS 2 nanoparticles induced the formation of cracks and increased the porosity of the black nickel film. With an appropriate content of WS 2 nanoparticles and the use of a dull undercoat, these drawbacks can be avoided. Concerning the integration of WS 2 nanoparticles, a minor decrease in the brightness of the black films and a subsequent increase in the total absorbance ultimately led to an enhancement of the conversion of solar energy into thermal energy.

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  • Susana Devesa & Zohra Benzarti & Gabriel Santos & Diogo Cavaleiro & António Cunha & João Santos & Sandra Carvalho, 2024. "Enhancing Solar Absorption with Double-Layered Nickel Coatings and WS 2 Nanoparticles on Copper Substrates," Energies, MDPI, vol. 17(16), pages 1-16, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:17:y:2024:i:16:p:3869-:d:1450701
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