Bio-inspired passive cooling of photovoltaic modules using Sphagnum palustre moss: An experimental study

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dc.contributor.authorCuce, Pinar Mert
dc.contributor.authorAbay, Gokhan
dc.contributor.authorCuce, Erdem
dc.contributor.authorGuclu, Tamer
dc.contributor.authorAlvur, Emre
dc.date.accessioned2026-09-01T15:53:09Z
dc.date.available2026-09-01T15:53:09Z
dc.date.issued2026
dc.departmentBayburt Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractThis study investigates the potential of Sphagnum palustre moss as a completely natural, passive evaporative cooling medium for photovoltaic (PV) modules. Unlike synthetic hydrogels or complex biomimetic structures, the proposed system utilises the innate porous structure and high water-retention capacity (up to 20 times its dry weight) of natural moss to facilitate rapid heat dissipation. Experimental evaluations conducted under effective solar irradiances of 510.4-820.9 W/m2 demonstrate that the moss-cooled configuration achieves a remarkable temperature reduction of 27.4-39.8 degrees C compared to uncooled standalone panels. These thermal improvements translate into relative power gains of 6.10% to 11.66% and an exceptional evaporative cooling power of up to 598 W/m2. The results establish Sphagnum palustre as a highly effective, biodegradable, and low-cost alternative for PV thermal management, offering performance competitive with advanced engineered cooling materials whilst ensuring long-term environmental sustainability.
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2026.132501
dc.identifier.issn1359-4311
dc.identifier.issn1873-5606
dc.identifier.urihttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2026.132501
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12403/8533
dc.identifier.volume303
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001835582800001
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ1
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherPergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd
dc.relation.ispartofApplied Thermal Engineering
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.snmzKA_WOS_20260820
dc.subjectBio-Inspired Cooling
dc.subjectEvaporative Cooling
dc.subjectPassive Thermal Management
dc.subjectPhotovoltaic (Pv)
dc.subjectSphagnum Palustre Moss
dc.subjectPv Module Temperature Reduction
dc.titleBio-inspired passive cooling of photovoltaic modules using Sphagnum palustre moss: An experimental study
dc.typeArticle

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