By Professor Robert Taylor

Journal articles

Mostafavi Tehrani SS; Diarce G; Taylor RA, 2018, 'The error of neglecting natural convection in high temperature vertical shell-and-tube latent heat thermal energy storage systems', Solar Energy, 174, pp. 489 - 501, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2018.09.048

Mostafavi Tehrani SS; Shoraka Y; Nithyanandam K; Taylor RA, 2018, 'Cyclic performance of cascaded and multi-layered solid-PCM shell-and-tube thermal energy storage systems: A case study of the 19.9 MWe Gemasolar CSP plant', Applied Energy, 228, pp. 240 - 253, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.06.084

Taylor RA; Hjerrild N; Duhaini N; Pickford M; Mesgari S, 2018, 'Stability testing of silver nanodisc suspensions for solar applications', Applied Surface Science, 455, pp. 465 - 475, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2018.05.201

Li Y; Zhao BY; Zhao ZG; Taylor RA; Wang RZ, 2018, 'Performance study of a grid-connected photovoltaic powered central air conditioner in the South China climate', Renewable Energy, 126, pp. 1113 - 1125, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2017.05.064

Taylor R, 2018, 'Technological Advances to Maximize Solar Collector Energy Output: A Review', Journal of Electronic Packaging, http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4041219

Zhao BY; Li Y; Wang RZ; Zhao ZG; Taylor RA, 2018, 'A universal method for performance evaluation of solar photovoltaic air-conditioner', Solar Energy, 172, pp. 58 - 68, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2018.05.029

Mesgari S; Hjerrild N; Arandiyan H; Taylor RA, 2018, 'Carbon nanotube heat transfer fluids for solar radiant heating of buildings', Energy and Buildings, 175, pp. 11 - 16, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2018.07.002

Mukkavilli SK; Prasad AA; Taylor RA; Huang J; Mitchell RM; Troccoli A; Kay MJ, 2018, 'Assessment of atmospheric aerosols from two reanalysis products over Australia', Atmospheric Research, 215, pp. 149 - 164, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosres.2018.08.026

Shirazi A; Taylor R; Morrison G; White S, 2018, 'Solar-powered absorption chillers: A comprehensive and critical review', Energy Conversion and Management, 171, pp. 59 - 81, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2018.05.091

Tan TH; Wong RJ; Scott J; Ng YH; Taylor RA; Aguey-Zinsou KF; Amal R, 2018, 'Multipronged Validation of Oxalate C-C Bond Cleavage Driven by Au-TiO2 Interfacial Charge Transfer Using Operando DRIFTS', ACS Catalysis, 8, pp. 7158 - 7163, http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acscatal.8b01903

Motamedi M; Warkiani ME; Taylor RA, 2018, 'Transparent Surfaces Inspired by Nature', Advanced Optical Materials, 6, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/adom.201800091

Gu X; Timchenko V; Yeoh GH; Dombrovsky L; Taylor R, 2018, 'The effect of gold nanorods clustering on near-infrared radiation absorption', Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 8, pp. 1132, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app8071132

Hjerrild NE; Scott JA; Amal R; Taylor RA, 2018, 'Exploring the effects of heat and UV exposure on glycerol-based Ag-SiO2 nanofluids for PV/T applications', Renewable Energy, 120, pp. 266 - 274, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2017.12.073

Yang M; Zhu Y; Taylor RA, 2018, 'End losses minimization of linear Fresnel reflectors with a simple, two-axis mechanical tracking system', Energy Conversion and Management, 161, pp. 284 - 293, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2018.01.082

Mukkavilli SK; Prasad AA; Taylor RA; TROCCOLI A; Kay MJ, 2018, 'Mesoscale simulations of Australian direct normal irradiance, featuring an extreme dust event', Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology, 57, pp. 467 - 515, http://dx.doi.org/10.1175/JAMC-D-17-0091.1

Seddegh S; Tehrani SSM; Wang X; Cao F; Taylor RA, 2018, 'Comparison of heat transfer between cylindrical and conical vertical shell-and-tube latent heat thermal energy storage systems', Applied Thermal Engineering, 130, pp. 1349 - 1362, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2017.11.130

Khullar V; Tyagi H; Otanicar T; Hewakuruppu Y; Taylor R, 2018, 'SOLAR SELECTIVE VOLUMETRIC RECEIVERS FOR HARNESSING SOLAR THERMAL ENERGY', Journal of Heat Transfer, http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4039214

Syed MS; rafeie MR; Vandamme DR; Asadnia MA; Henderson RH; Taylor RT; Warkiani MEW, 2017, 'Selective Separation of Microalgae Cells Using Inertial Microfluidics', Bioresource Technology, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2017.12.065

Hjerrild NE; Taylor RA, 2017, 'Boosting solar energy conversion with nanofluids', Physics Today, 70, pp. 40 - 45, http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/PT.3.3790

An W; Li J; Ni J; Taylor RA; Zhu T, 2017, 'Analysis of a temperature dependent optical window for nanofluid-based spectral splitting in PV/T power generation applications', Energy Conversion and Management, 151, pp. 23 - 31, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2017.08.080

Zheng C; Li Q; Rosengarten G; Hawkes E; Taylor RA, 2017, 'Compact, semi-passive beam steering prism array for solar concentrators', Applied Optics, 56, pp. 4158 - 4167, http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/AO.56.004158

Miner MJ; Taylor RA; Jones C; Phelan PE, 2017, 'Efficiency, economics, and the urban heat island', Environment and Urbanization, 29, pp. 183 - 194, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0956247816655676

Prasad AA; Taylor RA; Kay M, 2017, 'Assessment of solar and wind resource synergy in Australia', Applied Energy, 190, pp. 354 - 367, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.12.135

Shirazi A; Taylor RA; Morrison GL; White SD; Shirazi A, 2017, 'A comprehensive, multi-objective optimization of solar-powered absorption chiller systems for air-conditioning applications', Energy Conversion and Management, 132, pp. 281 - 306, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2016.11.039

Sundarraj P; Taylor RA; Banerjee D; Maity D; Roy SS, 2017, 'Experimental and theoretical analysis of a hybrid solar thermoelectric generator with forced convection cooling', Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 50, http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1361-6463/50/1/015501

Wang Y; Wang X; Chen H; Taylor RA; Zhu Y, 2017, 'A combined CFD/visualized investigation of two-phase heat and mass transfer inside a horizontal loop thermosiphon', International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 112, pp. 607 - 619, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2017.04.132

Crisostomo F; Hjerrild N; Mesgari S; Li Q; Taylor RA; Mesgari Hagh S, 2017, 'A hybrid PV/T collector using spectrally selective absorbing nanofluids', Applied Energy, 193, pp. 1 - 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.02.028

Mostafavi Tehrani SS; Taylor RA; Nithyanandam K; Shafiei Ghazani A, 2017, 'Annual comparative performance and cost analysis of high temperature, sensible thermal energy storage systems integrated with a concentrated solar power plant', Solar Energy, 153, pp. 153 - 172, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2017.05.044

Wang Y; Wang X; Chen H; Fan H; Taylor RA; Zhu Y, 2017, 'CFD Simulation of an Intermediate Temperature, Two-phase Loop Thermosiphon for Use as a Linear Focus Solar Receiver', Energy Procedia, 105, pp. 230 - 236, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2017.03.307

Li Q; Zheng C; Shirazi A; Bany Mousa O; Moscia F; Scott JA; Taylor RA; Shirazi A, 2017, 'Design and analysis of a medium-temperature, concentrated solar thermal collector for air-conditioning applications', Applied Energy, 190, pp. 1159 - 1173, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.01.040

Zheng C; Li Q; Rosengarten G; Hawkes E; Taylor RA, 2017, 'Design and indoor testing of a compact optical concentrator', Optical Engineering, 56, pp. 015102 - 015102, http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/1.OE.56.1.015102

Wang Y; Lu B; Chen H; Fan H; Taylor RA; Zhu Y, 2017, 'Experimental investigation of the thermal performance of a horizontal two-phase loop thermosiphon suitable for solar parabolic trough receivers operating at 200–400 °C', Energy, 132, pp. 289 - 304, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2017.05.007

Tan TH; Scott JA; Ng YH; Taylor RA; Aguey-Zinsou KF; Amal R; Aguey-Zinsou K-F, 2017, 'Plasmon enhanced selective electronic pathways in TiO2 supported atomically ordered bimetallic Au-Cu alloys', Journal of Catalysis, 352, pp. 638 - 648, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcat.2017.06.034

Li Q; Tehrani SSM; Taylor RA, 2017, 'Techno-economic analysis of a concentrating solar collector with built-in shell and tube latent heat thermal energy storage', Energy, 121, pp. 220 - 237, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2017.01.023

Law EW; Kay M; Taylor RA, 2016, 'Evaluating the benefits of using short-term direct normal irradiance forecasts to operate a concentrated solar thermal plant', Solar Energy, 140, pp. 93 - 108, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2016.10.037

Tan TH; Scott J; Ng YH; Taylor RA; Aguey-Zinsou KF; Amal R; Aguey-Zinsou K-F, 2016, 'C-C Cleavage by Au/TiO2 during Ethanol Oxidation: Understanding Bandgap Photoexcitation and Plasmonically Mediated Charge Transfer via Quantitative in Situ DRIFTS', ACS Catalysis, 6, pp. 8021 - 8029, http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acscatal.6b01833

Mesgari S; Taylor RA; Hjerrild NE; Crisostomo F; Li Q; Scott J; Mesgari Hagh S; Crisostomo Munoz F, 2016, 'An investigation of thermal stability of carbon nanofluids for solar thermal applications', Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 157, pp. 652 - 659, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solmat.2016.07.032

Sundarraj P; Roy S; Taylor R; Maity D, 2016, 'Performance analysis of a hybrid solar thermoelectric generator', Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, 38, pp. 2977 - 2984, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15567036.2016.1180331

Hassani S; Taylor RA; Mekhilef S; Saidur R, 2016, 'A cascade nanofluid-based PV/T system with optimized optical and thermal properties', Energy, 112, pp. 963 - 975, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2016.06.142

Tehrani SSM; Taylor RA; Saberi P; Diarce G; Mostafavi Tehrani S, 2016, 'Design and feasibility of high temperature shell and tube latent heat thermal energy storage system for solar thermal power plants', Renewable Energy, 96, pp. 120 - 136, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2016.04.036

Tehrani SSM; Taylor RA; Mostafavi Tehrani S, 2016, 'Off-design simulation and performance of molten salt cavity receivers in solar tower plants under realistic operational modes and control strategies', Applied Energy, 179, pp. 698 - 715, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.07.032

Otanicar T; DeJarnette D; Hewakuruppu Y; Taylor R, 2016, 'Filtering light with nanoparticles: a review of optically selective particles and applications', Advances in Optics and Photonics, 8, http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/AOP.8.000541

Hassani S; Saidur R; Mekhilef S; Taylor RA, 2016, 'Environmental and exergy benefit of nanofluid-based hybrid PV/T systems', Energy Conversion and Management, 123, pp. 431 - 444, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2016.06.061

Riazi H; Murphy T; Webber GB; Atkin R; Tehrani SSM; Taylor RA, 2016, 'Specific heat control of nanofluids: A critical review', International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 107, pp. 25 - 38, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2016.03.024

Li Q; Zheng C; mesgari S; Hewkuruppu Y; Hjerrild N; Crisostomo F; Rosengarten G; Scott J; Taylor R; Mesgari Hagh S, 2016, 'Experimental and numerical investigation of volumetric versus surface solar absorbers for a concentrated solar thermal collector', Solar Energy, 136, pp. 349 - 364, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2016.07.015

Taylor RA; Hewakuruppu Y; Dejarnette D; Otanicar TP, 2016, 'Comparison of selective transmitters for solar thermal applications', Applied Optics, 55, pp. 3829 - 3839, http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/AO.55.003829

Lee S; Phelan PE; Taylor RA; Prasher R; Dai L, 2016, 'Low-Temperature Melting of Silver Nanoparticles in Subcooled and Saturated Water', Journal of Heat Transfer, 138, http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4032310

Shirazi A; Taylor R; White S; Morrison G, 2016, 'A systematic parametric study and feasibility assessment of solar-assisted single-effect, double-effect, and triple-effect absorption chillers for heating and cooling applications', Energy Conversion and Management, 114, pp. 258 - 277, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2016.01.070

Hjerrild NE; Mesgari S; Crisostomo F; Scott JA; Amal R; Taylor RA; Mesgari Hagh S; Crisostomo Munoz F, 2016, 'Hybrid PV/T enhancement using selectively absorbing Ag-SiO2/carbon nanofluids', Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 147, pp. 281 - 287, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solmat.2015.12.010

Tan TH; Scott J; Ng YH; Taylor RA; Aguey-Zinsou KF; Amal R; Aguey-Zinsou K-F, 2016, 'Understanding Plasmon and Band Gap Photoexcitation Effects on the Thermal-Catalytic Oxidation of Ethanol by TiO2-Supported Gold', ACS Catalysis, 6, pp. 1870 - 1879, http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acscatal.5b02785

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