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{"title":"In situ growth of 3D nano-array architecture Bi2S3/nickel foam assembled by interwoven nanosheets electrodes for hybrid supercapacitor","authors":"Liyan Wang ,&nbsp;Jia Liu ,&nbsp;Meijia Liu ,&nbsp;Liying Chen ,&nbsp;Li Zhao ,&nbsp;Fei Bi ,&nbsp;Shanshan Xiao ,&nbsp;Yingqi Li","doi":"10.1016/j.nxener.2024.100197","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxener.2024.100197","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Transition metal sulfides have been regarded as significant candidates of battery-type electrode materials for high-performance hybrid supercapatteries (HSC). Bi₂S₃/nickel foam (NF) integrated electrodes are fabricated by adjusting the molar ratio of thiourea to bismuth nitrate and the hydrothermal reaction temperature by a simple template-free hydrothermal method via <em>in-situ</em> growth of Bi₂S₃ on nickel foam. The optimal Bi₂S₃/NF-8-120 electrode presents unique three-dimensional (3D) nano-array architecture assembled by interwoven nanosheets, which could provide abundant accessible channels for electrolyte ion diffusion. The Bi₂S₃/NF-8-120, as binder-free electrode, exhibits an ultrahigh specific capacity (652 mAh/g at 1 A/g), prominent rate capability (372 mAh/g at 32 A/g), and excellent cycle stability (90.1% retention after 1000 cycles). The HSC delivered an energy density of 115.6 Wh/kg at a power density of 550 W/kg and 105.9 Wh/kg at 16500 W/kg. Moreover, the HSC exhibits excellent cycling stability with a specific capacitance retention of 96.4% after 1000 cycles, indicating applicable potential of the Bi₂S₃/NF-8-120 electrode for HSCs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100957,"journal":{"name":"Next Energy","volume":"6 ","pages":"Article 100197"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142319518","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Reducing resistances of all-solid-state polymer batteries via hot-press activation","authors":"Lili Shi,&nbsp;Hongliang Xu,&nbsp;Luke W. Geeting,&nbsp;Jing Wu,&nbsp;Jie Xiao,&nbsp;Jun Liu,&nbsp;Dongping Lu","doi":"10.1016/j.nxener.2024.100195","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxener.2024.100195","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>All-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLB) utilizing solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) are attractive due to the enhanced safety and processability. However, operation of the cells usually requires elevated temperatures to overcome the low ionic conductivity or high interfacial resistance issue. Through this study, we identify that grain boundaries within SPE exist and play a crucial role on Li-ion transport and cell performance. Accordingly, a direct hot-press activation approach was proposed and demonstrated significant reduction of boundary resistance within the SPE, leading to a fourfold increase in room temperature (r.t.) ionic conductivity. The detailed morphological and structural study suggest a pressure-induced amorphization mechanism for the activation of room-temperature SPE. Through this facile activation procedure, all solid-state LiFeO₄ (LFP)|SPE|Li cells demonstrate improved performance for both high specific capacity and stable cycling at r.t.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100957,"journal":{"name":"Next Energy","volume":"6 ","pages":"Article 100195"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949821X24001005/pdfft?md5=9032b43b87b8264841b16b35e74ba2be&pid=1-s2.0-S2949821X24001005-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142271715","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Lead iodide thin films deposited by sputtering: The effect of deposition temperature on the optical and structural properties","authors":"José Maria Clemente da Silva Filho ,&nbsp;Nelson Fabian Villegas Borrero ,&nbsp;Andreia de Morais ,&nbsp;Jilian Nei de Freitas ,&nbsp;Francisco das Chagas Marques","doi":"10.1016/j.nxener.2024.100192","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxener.2024.100192","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Lead iodide (PbI₂) is a 2D layered semiconductor used in several electronic applications, such as solar cells, X-ray, and gamma-ray detectors. Most of its properties have been reported for monocrystals or polycrystalline thick films used in high-energy photon detectors. As for thin films used in other optoelectronic devices, the reported properties are limited to the conditions adopted in manufacturing the devices. Furthermore, very little is known about the properties of films deposited by sputtering. Here, we investigate the optical and structural properties of PbI₂ thin films deposited by rf-sputtering a PbI₂ target. The deposition temperature significantly influences the film's properties, as determined by X-ray, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), UV-vis, and Raman spectroscopy. A common characteristic at all temperatures was forming metallic lead (Pb) segregated in the surface of films, with concentration depending on the deposition temperature. These lead clusters were successfully converted into PbI₂ using an iodination process, allowing the synthesis of pure PbI₂ films without lead segregation. The activation energy for the reaction between Pb clusters and iodine vapor was determined by adopting the Arrhenius equation. It was also observed that converting PbI₂ film into perovskite through the two-step process, by immersion of the PbI₂ film into methylammonium iodide solution, transforms the segregated lead into perovskite. The sputtering technique allows the deposition of uniform films over large areas compatible with roll-to-roll processes, which are desired to produce large-area detectors and perovskite solar cells.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100957,"journal":{"name":"Next Energy","volume":"6 ","pages":"Article 100192"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949821X24000978/pdfft?md5=94101108e2d219edac9769b356ca848b&pid=1-s2.0-S2949821X24000978-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142243350","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Cu2FeSnS4-based heterojunction solar cells with MxOy (M=Cu, Ni)-back surface field layers: Impact of defect density states and recombination","authors":"Md Shafayet-Ul-Islam ,&nbsp;Abdul Kuddus ,&nbsp;Md Kabiruzzaman ,&nbsp;Syed Farid Uddin Farhad ,&nbsp;Abu Kowsar","doi":"10.1016/j.nxener.2024.100196","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxener.2024.100196","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Copper-based chalcogenide quaternary semiconductors have emerged as promising candidates for next-generation photovoltaic (PV) devices, owing to their unique electronic and photonic properties coupled with environmentally friendly compositions. This study explores the potential of copper-based absorber materials, specifically Cu₂FeSnS₄ (CFTS), as an absorber in heterojunction solar cells with Cu-/Ni-metal oxides back surface field (BSF) and SnS₂ buffer layers using the SCAPS-1D Simulator. Initially, we assess the performance of CFTS-absorber solar cells and compare the key photovoltaic metrics with those of other Cu-based semiconductors including CuIn_xGa_{(1-<em>x</em>)}Se₂ (CIGS), Cu₂ZnSnS₄ (CZTS), Cu₂CoSnS₄ (CCTS), Cu₂NiSnS₄ (CNTS), Cu₂BaSnS₄ (CBTS), Cu₂MnSnS₄ (CMTS), to identify the most promising absorber. Subsequently, we optimize the layer properties, including active layer thickness, free-carrier concentration, bulk and interface defect density, and carrier recombination in potential CFTS. Further, we examine the impact of defects, and carrier recombination, including radiative, Shockley-Read-Hall (SRH), and Auger recombination. These detailed studies yield improved and competitive photoconversion efficiency, (<em>PCE</em>) of 27.31% (compared to 24.68%, without BSF) with open circuit voltage, (<em>V</em>_OC) of 1.36 V, short-circuit current density, (<em>J</em>_SC) of 22.28 mA/cm² and fill factor, (<em>FF</em>) of 90.47% for Cu₂O, whereas the <em>PCE</em> of 26.97% with <em>V</em>_OC of 1.07 V, <em>J</em>_SC of 28.82 mA/cm² and <em>FF</em> of 86.91% for NiO_<em>x</em> BSF layer in Au/Mo/BSF(Cu₂O and NiO_<em>x</em>)/CFTS/SnS₂/ZnMgO/ZnO:Al/Pt configurations under optimized conditions. The enhanced charge separation and carrier collection efficiencies reveal the strong potential of CFTS absorber heterostructures with Cu₂O/NiO_<em>x</em>, SnS_2, and bi-layer ZnMgO/ZnO:Al as BSF, buffer, and window layers, repectively, providing insights and resources for developing high-efficiency CFTS-based photovoltaic devices.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100957,"journal":{"name":"Next Energy","volume":"6 ","pages":"Article 100196"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949821X24001017/pdfft?md5=cd7236f786c699d1ab39639902d1920d&pid=1-s2.0-S2949821X24001017-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142243351","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Examining alternative carbon resources for sustainable energy generation: A comprehensive review","authors":"Anjan Ray ,&nbsp;Aman Kumar Bhonsle ,&nbsp;Jasvinder Singh ,&nbsp;Jayati Trivedi ,&nbsp;Neeraj Atray","doi":"10.1016/j.nxener.2024.100194","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxener.2024.100194","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The excessive usage and limited availability of fossil fuels have put enough impetus on researchers to find alternative energy sources to control the energy crisis and reduce climate change. To mitigate environmental impact while generating clean energy, researchers and energy experts are particularly focused on harnessing energy from bioresources and waste materials. This review article gives insight into various type of alternative fuels, their production strategies, and applications. Further, it explores the availability of domestic carbon resources like agroforestry, nonfood energy crops, municipal solid waste, agro-industry waste, food waste, wastewater, and anthropogenic-generated wastes from various industries. Furthermore, the potential for making alternative fuels like biodiesel and bioethanol adopts sustainable biochemical processes like aerobic and anaerobic digestion, fermentation, and methanation. Landfill processes and thermal processes like gasification, and pyrolysis are also explored to harness the waste streams into alternative energy sources, promising environmental benefits.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100957,"journal":{"name":"Next Energy","volume":"6 ","pages":"Article 100194"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949821X24000991/pdfft?md5=8c8fa0f3d37e2aba853f69bd60ded5ac&pid=1-s2.0-S2949821X24000991-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142243349","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Synergistic electronic and ionic enhancement of nickel hexacyanoferrate for robust sodium-ion battery performance under extreme conditions","authors":"Jiabao Li ,&nbsp;Zhushun Zhang ,&nbsp;Quan Yuan ,&nbsp;Tianyi Wang ,&nbsp;Likun Pan ,&nbsp;Jinliang Li ,&nbsp;Chengyin Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.nxener.2024.100193","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxener.2024.100193","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) often face performance limitations under stringent conditions, such as low temperatures and overcharge/overdischarge scenarios, primarily due to the inadequacies of cathode materials. Nickel hexacyanoferrate (NiHCF) has emerged as a promising candidate due to its zero-strain ion-insertion characteristic and efficient ionic diffusion pathways. However, its practical application is hindered by inadequate ionic and electronic conductivity. In this study, we address these challenges by enhancing the electronic conductivity of NiHCF through the incorporation of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). This strategic integration not only leverages NiHCF’s zero-strain ion-insertion property but also significantly improves electron and ion transport. As a result, the modified NiHCF/MWCNT composite demonstrates superior electrochemical performance, exhibiting enhanced robustness and efficiency, making it suitable for large-scale energy storage applications. Under a current density of 10 A g⁻¹ at 25<!--> <!-->℃, the NiHCF/MWCNT composite maintains stable cycling for up to 5000 cycles, with a notable specific capacity of 59.33<!--> <!-->mAh<!--> <!-->g⁻¹. Even at −20 ℃, it continues to deliver robust cycling for 5000 cycles at 10 A g⁻¹. Remarkably, after overcharging to 4.25 V and overdischarging to 1.2 V at both 25 ℃ and −20 ℃, the NiHCF/MWCNT electrode still maintains robust cycling performance. This advancement not only addresses the current limitations of electrode materials under extreme conditions but also offers a scalable and practical approach to improving sustainable energy storage technologies.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100957,"journal":{"name":"Next Energy","volume":"6 ","pages":"Article 100193"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949821X2400098X/pdfft?md5=cb1a83b7168372d012362ab270669b25&pid=1-s2.0-S2949821X2400098X-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142230254","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Metal-organic frameworks based solid-state electrolytes for lithium metal batteries: Modifications and future prospects","authors":"Mingjie Liu ,&nbsp;Tengfei Liu ,&nbsp;Junling Xu ,&nbsp;Lianyi Shao ,&nbsp;Xiaoyan Shi ,&nbsp;Zhipeng Sun","doi":"10.1016/j.nxener.2024.100191","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxener.2024.100191","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) represent a cutting-edge category of porous crystalline organic-inorganic hybrids that have attracted significant interest in the realm of energy storage and conversion. MOFs offer several advantages, including ordered channels, high specific surface area, precisely controllable structures, high functionality, and desirable physicochemical characteristics, which position them as promising candidates for solid-state electrolytes (SSEs). This review systematically explores recent efforts in the development of MOF-based SSEs for solid-state lithium metal batteries. We categorize these advancements into three key systems based on the functionalities of MOFs: (1) incorporation of guest molecules into MOFs, (2) modification of MOFs, and (3) MOFs-based composite in SSEs. We discuss the advantages and potential challenges associated with MOFs in these applications, and propose key design strategies and emerging trends. This review aims to offer innovative insights and practical guidance for the development of MOF-based electrolytes.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100957,"journal":{"name":"Next Energy","volume":"6 ","pages":"Article 100191"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949821X24000966/pdfft?md5=50809a800f0fe5c3da61c6e5c6062a39&pid=1-s2.0-S2949821X24000966-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142167247","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Critical temperature-dependent adsorption selectivity of binary gas mixtures in slit pores: Insights from Gibbs ensemble Monte Carlo simulations","authors":"Xuan Peng","doi":"10.1016/j.nxener.2024.100188","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxener.2024.100188","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>We conducted constant pressure Gibbs ensemble Monte Carlo molecular simulations to explore the adsorption separation of 3 binary gas mixtures: CH₄/CO, C₂F₆/N₂, and SO₂/CO₂ within slit pores. Key findings indicate that CH₄/CO, a mixture of 2 supercritical gases at room temperature, shows modest adsorption selectivity of around 4, even at elevated pressures of 20 MPa. In contrast, the C₂F₆/N₂ mixture, consisting of supercritical N₂ and C₂F₆ near its critical temperature, exhibits significantly higher selectivity, reaching tens to hundreds. The SO₂/CO₂ mixture, with both gases in a subcritical state at room temperature, displays intermediate selectivity between the other 2 systems. Our simulations revealed that the adsorption selectivity for CH₄/CO and C₂F₆/N₂ mixtures displays distinct single- and double-peaked trends with varying pore widths under medium to high pressures, corresponding to monolayer and bilayer adsorption phenomena. The SO₂/CO₂ system, however, presented a more intricate adsorption mechanism, potentially involving 3-layer molecular adsorption within the pores. Expanding our investigation to 276 mixtures, we discovered an important trend: a higher ratio of critical temperatures between mixture components correlates with increased adsorption selectivity and simplified separation processes. Intriguingly, when this ratio approaches unity, separation difficulty escalates. Additionally, we identified a significant linear relationship between adsorption selectivity and the ratio of adsorption heats at low pressures (0.1 MPa) for a pore width of 0.8 nm, underscoring the impact of thermodynamic properties on separation efficacy. These insights are crucial for the development of energy-efficient gas separation materials, which are vital for applications such as natural gas purification and carbon capture and storage, contributing to a sustainable energy future.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100957,"journal":{"name":"Next Energy","volume":"6 ","pages":"Article 100188"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949821X24000930/pdfft?md5=9d40c8a9279634306cb44f9b73ce7697&pid=1-s2.0-S2949821X24000930-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142164664","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Enhancing 3G ETA solar cells with novel Bi2Se3 nanoparticles synthesized on TiO2: Impact of immersion cycles on PEC performance","authors":"Vijay S. Baviskar ,&nbsp;Chandradip D. Jadhav ,&nbsp;Deepak B. Salunkhe ,&nbsp;Narayan M. Narkhede ,&nbsp;Girish P. Patil","doi":"10.1016/j.nxener.2024.100190","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxener.2024.100190","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The development of unexposed layer heterostructures by integrating metal chalcogenide semiconductors with metal oxide arrays offers a promising approach to enhance surface area, expand optical response, and improve charge kinetics key factors for achieving high-performance photoconversion devices. In this study, we introduce a facile, room-temperature chemical method using successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR) to deposit Bi₂Se₃ nanoparticles onto spin-coated TiO₂ arrays. We systematically explore the structural, optical, and surface morphological properties of the resulting TiO₂/Bi₂Se₃ heterostructures. Our findings reveal that the thin layer of Bi₂Se₃ nanoparticles uniformly coats the porous TiO₂, extending its optical response into the visible region. We also examine the charge kinetics and solar cell performance of devices constructed with an fluorine doped tin oxide (FTO)/TiO₂/Bi₂Se₃/polysulfide/carbon-coated FTO sandwich-type architecture. Through comparative analysis, we assess the initial characterizations, charge kinetics, and photovoltaic performance of the TiO₂/Bi₂Se₃ heterostructures across different SILAR cycles. Our results demonstrate a significant enhancement in photocurrent for the bilayer TiO₂/Bi₂Se₃ architecture (0.55 mA/cm²) compared to bare TiO₂ (0.041 mA/cm²). This research highlights the potential of the proposed heterostructure to improve the efficiency of energy conversion devices.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100957,"journal":{"name":"Next Energy","volume":"6 ","pages":"Article 100190"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949821X24000954/pdfft?md5=e3b3f92c047cb9bc158f3b85aea9e7b5&pid=1-s2.0-S2949821X24000954-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142164743","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Enhancing photovoltaic systems: A comprehensive review of cooling, concentration, spectral splitting, and tracking techniques","authors":"Mahmoud M. Abd-Elhady,&nbsp;Mohab A. Elhendawy,&nbsp;Muhannad S. Abd-Elmajeed,&nbsp;Rahaf B. Rizk","doi":"10.1016/j.nxener.2024.100185","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxener.2024.100185","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>As the demand for renewable energy sources continues to rise, the integration of solar photovoltaic technology has emerged as a promising solution. But since these panels benefit from only about 15–20% of the radiation falling on them, the current trend has been towards improving the performance of these panels and raising their efficiency to benefit from the greatest possible amount of solar radiation. In this regard, this review presents a thorough examination of the latest advancements in enhancing photovoltaic (PV) systems, with a focus on cooling techniques, concentration methods, spectral splitting filtering, and tracking systems. A comprehensive analysis of both passive and active cooling technologies was presented, where cooling improves the efficiency of the panel to up to 25%, in addition to the possibility of integrating PV modules with thermal collectors to exploit the wasted heat in what is known as Photovoltaic/thermal systems (PV/T). Additionally, the study explores various types of concentrated PV (CPV) systems, such as flat concentrators, compound parabolic concentrators, and Fresnel lenses, which can lead to 10% increase in the panel efficiency. The paper also introduces the concept of spectral splitting filtering, covering reflective and absorptive methods to optimize solar energy utilization, which is considered a new technology cooling method. Furthermore, it delves into tracking systems for PV modules which can cause an increase in efficiency about 20%. The novelty of this review lies in its up-to-date coverage of the latest research and advancements in PV system enhancement. There are several studies that deal with a specific modification to improve the performance of the PV panel, while this study provides a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art techniques including four different types of modern modifications and analyzes them extensively to reach the best possible configuration, as this review aims to contribute to the continued development of effective and sustainable photovoltaic systems.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100957,"journal":{"name":"Next Energy","volume":"6 ","pages":"Article 100185"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949821X24000905/pdfft?md5=b1104aace7ede852e942705971868bb0&pid=1-s2.0-S2949821X24000905-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142149635","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}