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To explore advancements in thermal energy storage materials and designs for enhancing solar still productivity and efficiency.

August 13, 2026Journal of Thermal Analysis and CalorimetryOpen Access

Performance enhancement of a solar still using thermal energy storage and innovative designs: recent progress, challenges, and future directions

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Review highlights recent advances in thermal energy storage for improving freshwater production in solar stills, indicating future research directions.

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To explore advancements in thermal energy storage materials and designs for enhancing solar still productivity and efficiency.
Reviewed experimental and numerical studies on PCM- and NePCM-based solar stills.
Examined novel designs including multi-stage and wick-type solar stills and hybrid systems.
Analyzed encapsulation techniques for PCM use and their effect on thermal stability and performance.
Thermal energy storage can enhance solar still productivity by 20–75%.
Nanoparticle-enhanced PCMs significantly improve thermal conductivity and heat retention.
Innovative designs and optimized integration of TES have improved energy storage and cost-effectiveness.

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A 2026 study studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7d75f62b0e0cff3f63eee5 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-026-15774-z

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Review highlights recent advances in thermal energy storage for improving freshwater production in solar stills, indicating future research directions.

Performance enhancement of a solar still using thermal energy storage and innovative designs: recent progress, challenges, and future directions

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Performance enhancement of a solar still using thermal energy storage and innovative designs: recent progress, challenges, and future directions

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