A research team from Swiss research institute ETH Zurich has developed a novel thermal trap technology ... serving as the solar absorber. According to the research paper, the use of opaque ...

novel thermal absorber technologies, and the use of phase-change materials (PCMs) and aerogels. Furthermore, it explains how new technologies such as tandem solar cells, selective coatings ...

The thermo-catalytic reactor is powered by a selective solar absorber that is directly and efficiently heated by solar irradiation. This research shows that solar energy can directly enable ...