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The study evaluates the impact of nanoparticles and internal reflectors on the performance of solar stills.

Performance Analysis of Single-Slope Solar Stills Enhanced with Nanoparticles and Internal Reflectors

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The study evaluates the impact of nanoparticles and internal reflectors on the performance of solar stills.
Developed a transient numerical model for a single-slope solar still and modified configurations
Simulated configurations with aluminum oxide nanofluid, internal reflectors, and both
Calculated energy, exergy, and economic performance metrics
Validated model predictions against experimental data
Combined configuration achieved 4.258 L/m2 day water productivity and 52.3% energy efficiency
Conventional stills produced 2.758 L/m2 day and 33.9% efficiency
Basin liner identified as key site of exergy destruction
Shorter payback time indicated for enhanced configurations

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Analysis evaluates energy, exergy, and economic performance in enhanced solar stills, suggesting improved freshwater production.

Abbas et al. (2025) studied this question.

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