Renewable energy harvesting with the application of nanotechnology: A review

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It is believed that fossil fuel sources are exhaustible and also the major cause of greenhouse gas emission. Therefore, it is required to increase the portion of renewable energy sources in supplying the primary energy of the world. In this study, it is focused on application of nanotechnology in exploitation of renewable energy sources and the related technologies such as hydrogen production, solar cell, geothermal, and biofuel. Here, nanotechnologies influence on providing an alternative energy sources, which are environmentally benign, are comprehensively discussed and reviewed. Based on the literature, employing nanotechnology enhances the heat transfer rate in photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) systems and modifies PV structures, which can improve its performance, making fuel cells much cost‐effective and improving the performance of biofuel industry through utilization of nanocatalysts, manufacturing materials with high durability and lower weight for wind energy industry.


The application of nanotechnology in various renewable energies for efficiency improvement
Increase durability of renewable energy technologies by utilizing nanoscience
Achieving sustainable development by applying nanotechnology, which leads to higher efficiency and lower greenhouse gas emission
Energy resource harvesting by nanotechnology to overcome future issues related to lack of energy