Open AccessComparative Study of Radiative Heating Techniques for Fast Processing of Functional Coatings for Sustainable Energy Applications : Applications of radiative mechanisms in solar energy, battery storage and fuel cells
Author(s) -
Rebecca Griffin,
Katherine Hooper,
Cécile Charbonneau,
Jenny Baker
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
johnson matthey technology review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.571
H-Index - 49
ISSN - 2056-5135
DOI - 10.1595/205651322x16260797478755
Subject(s) - radiative transfer , materials science , process engineering , radiant energy , battery (electricity) , energy storage , efficient energy use , ultraviolet , engineering physics , radiative cooling , chemical energy , wavelength , optoelectronics , nuclear engineering , environmental science , radiation , optics , engineering , electrical engineering , physics , thermodynamics , power (physics)
This study assesses the use of short wavelength radiative heating techniques such as near infrared (NIR), intense pulsed light (IPL) and ultraviolet (UV) heating for processing coatings in energy applications. It concentrates on the importance of investigating different radiative wavelengths to advance these technologies as scalable processes via reduced heating times. It illustrates the mechanisms by which these techniques can transform thin film materials: sintering, binder removal, drying and chemical reactions. It focuses on successful research applications and the methods used to apply these radiative mechanisms in solar energy, battery storage and fuel cells, while considering the materials suitable for such intentions. The purpose of this paper is to highlight to academics as well as industrialists some of the potential advantages and applications of radiative heating technologies.