Red photoluminescent PMMA nanohybrid films for modifying the spectral distribution of solar radiation inside greenhouses

S. M. El-Bashir; F. F. Al-Harbi; H. Elburaih; F. Al-Faifi; I. S. Yahia

doi:10.1016/j.renene.2015.07.031

Red photoluminescent PMMA nanohybrid films for modifying the spectral distribution of solar radiation inside greenhouses

S. M. El-Bashir
, F. F. Al-Harbi
, H. Elburaih
, F. Al-Faifi
, I. S. Yahia

King Saud University
Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University
King Khalid University
Ain Shams University

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Abstract

Luminescent solar concentrator (LSC) films based on Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) nanohybrids were prepared using free radical polymerization of MMA incorporated with oxide nanoparticles; SiO₂, ZnO and TiO₂. The effect of nano-oxide type was studied by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), UV-Vis absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy measurements. The performance of LSC nanohybrid films was evaluated and optimized for photoselective greenhouse cladding applications in order to increase the plant productivity by changing the solar spectrum. It was found that ZnO nanohybrid LSC film had offered the best spectral properties for photosynthetic active radiation besides their excellent resistance to photo and thermal degradation especially in hot countries like KSA. Regarding thermal efficiency, the highest infrared (IR) efficiency has been found for silica nanohybrid LSC film, which reached about 83%. This result is promising to improve thermal efficiency in greenhouse claddings in cold regions and thermal covering systems like solar dryers and solar desalination systems.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	928-938
Number of pages	11
Journal	Renewable Energy
Volume	85
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2015.07.031
State	Published - 1 Jan 2016
Externally published	Yes

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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

Greenhouse photoselective film
PMMA nanohybrid
Photostability
Photosynthesis
Red fluorescence

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Red photoluminescent PMMA nanohybrid films for modifying the spectral distribution of solar radiation inside greenhouses

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