Abdul Hai Alami

University of Sharjah | US · Department of Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering

This research introduces a novel approach specifically designed to improve the design of Concentrated Solar Power plants utilizing the Response Surface Methodology. The objective of the suggested methodology is to enhance energy production efficiency by simultaneously minimizing the levelized cost of electricity and the land footprint associated wi...

Currently, the production of ammonia accounts for 1.3% of global emissions of carbon dioxide from industrial sources, or nearly 11% of emissions worldwide. Decarbonization of this process is desirable given global emission targets and increasing demand. the current book chapter investigates ammonia synthesis, commercialization advancement: producin...

The development of third-generation photovoltaic (TGPV) technologies promises to address some of the limitations of conventional silicon-based solar cells. However, the scalability of these technologies is a critical factor in their practical application. TGPV include Perovskite Solar Cells (PSC), Organic Solar Cells (OSC), and Dye-Sensitized Solar...

Background Despite the pivotal role of dental implants in restorative dentistry, persistent microbial adhesion and biofilm formation on implant surfaces pose significant challenges, often leading to peri-implant diseases and implant failure. Antimicrobial coatings, particularly those employing titanium dioxide (TiO2) and graphene, show promise in a...

This study investigates the impact of ground albedo, module spacing, height, and tilt angle on the annual energy output of a small-scale residential photovoltaic (PV) system. The study used response surface methodology (RSM) integrated with PVsyst simulation tool for the analysis. The results obtained from PVsyst are verified by comparing them with...

In 2023, the UAE adapted its National Energy Strategy to accommodate several new goals, including doubling renewable energy (RE) capacity to 14 GW by 2030. This development further highlights the significance of transitioning towards RE sources. This study focuses on examining and assessing the utilization of RE technologies in Sharjah, an emirate...

In this paper, we investigate the potential use of Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks (ZIF-8) as a sensing material for CO2 detection. Three synthesis techniques are considered for the preparation of ZIF-8, namely room temperature, microwave-assisted, and ball milling. The latter is a green and facile alternative for synthesis with its solvent-free, r...

There are numerous reports and publications in reputable scientific and engineering journals that attribute substantial enhancement in heat transfer capabilities for heat exchangers once they employ nanofluids as working fluids. By definition, a nanofluid is a working fluid that has a small volume fraction (5% or less) of a solid particle with dime...

DC power may be more efficient than AC power in certain applications, especially when it comes to local generation and storage. This is because AC power requires extra equipment to convert it to DC power, which can lead to energy losses. Using DC power, on the other hand, makes it easier for devices to use it directly, resulting in higher energy ef...

Redox flow batteries represent a captivating class of electrochemical energy systems that are gaining prominence in large-scale storage applications. These batteries offer remarkable scalability, flexible operation, extended cycling life, and moderate maintenance costs. The fundamental operation and structure of these batteries revolve around the f...

Redox flow batteries represent a captivating class of electrochemical energy systems that are gaining prominence in large-scale storage applications. These batteries offer remarkable scalability, flexible operation, extended cycling life, and moderate maintenance costs. The fundamental operation and structure of these batteries revolve around the f...

Redox flow batteries represent a captivating class of electrochemical energy systems that are gaining prominence in large-scale storage applications. These batteries offer remarkable scalability, flexible operation, extended cycling life, and moderate maintenance costs. The fundamental operation and structure of these batteries revolve around the f...

Perovskite membranes have gained considerable attention in gas separation and production due to their unique properties such as high selectivity and permeability towards various gases. These membranes are composed of perovskite oxides, which have a crystalline structure that can be tailored to enhance gas separation performance. In oxygen enrichmen...

The investment in new PV technologies is important and is done by exploiting novel materials, materials processing, and manufacturing techniques to achieve performance levels that supersede those attained by classical counterparts. This chapter covers the unique materials and procedures utilized to produce dye-sensitized solar cells of the third-ge...

The investment in novel PV technology is an important tool to exploit novel materials and material processing and manufacturing technologies to achieve performance levels that supersede those attained by classical materials and processes. The following chapter highlights the novelty of materials and processes used to produce the third-generation te...

Solar photovoltaics are synonyms to renewable energy resources. It is rare to find a poster or a presentation about renewable energy without a photovoltaic panel in the background. This introduction is a concise presentation on the importance of manufacturing technologies on the price, development and prefoliation of the solar panels. It is importa...

To get from cell making to module making requires proper preparation of pristine wafers to be physically and electrically connected in series to achieve the rated output of a PV module. This chapter highlights the “silicon wafer to PV module” journey, with all pertinent steps of optically and electrically augmenting each wafer explained in details....

The conversion of solar energy into electricity has been sought since the 1800s. The augmentation of the once electrochemical system as a solid state device went hand-in-hand with the development of semiconductors. These semiconductors are made from ultra-fine silicon material that were doped with modifiers to make them behave as either positively...

This chapter focuses on obtaining and refining silicon under the stringent requirements of the photovoltaic manufacturing industry. Starting with the carbothermal process; a well-established manufacturing process of silicon, other processes such as chemical vapor deposition for further silicon refinement are also introduced and their history discus...

There is more than the maturity of the semiconductor industry that makes silicon a lucrative material for photovoltaic device manufacturing. Other advantages include the suitability of silicon material to absorb solar radiation in the visible region, where most of the useful and energetic solar radiation resides. This chapter introduces the physica...

The investment in novel PV technology is an important tool to exploit novel materials and materials processing and manufacturing technologies to achieve performance levels that supersede those attained by classical materials and processes. The following chapter highlights the novelty of materials and processes used to produce the third-generation t...

Although most relevant characterization techniques were mentioned throughout the previous chapters of the book, this chapter is a standalone reference on such techniques that will be important for any PV fabrication process.

The thin-film technologies are a direct answer to the monopoly of silicon materials in the PV market. With the silicon manufacturing processes being refined as art, the competition for high quality and low price has rendered small manufacturers incapable of competing in the silicon market. A new set of technologies and manufacturing processes have...

Concentrated solar power (CSP) technology is a promising renewable energy technology worldwide. However, many challenges facing this technology nowadays. These challenges are mentioned in this review study. For the first time, this work summarized and compared around 143 CSP projects worldwide in terms of status, capacity, concentrator technologies...

FexCu100−x binary alloys attracted much attention owing to their rich magnetic phase diagram and the challenges of achieving single phases in these systems. Despite early efforts put toward studying the physical properties of low-Cu doping in Fe–Cu alloys, a detailed understanding of the magnetic, structural and electrical properties of high Cu dop...

Fuel cell electric vehicles have the advantages of simple assembly, higher efficiency, and quiet operation compared to any other propulsion method. While there is a clear road map on the future of fuel cell electric vehicles, there is still a need for a paradigm shift to relent on using fossil fuels as soon as possible. The majority of the reviewed...

This work explores the role of 3D concrete printing (3DCP) in achieving the relevant sustainable development goals (SDGs) that were set out by the United Nations. The study focuses on the recent progress and limitations of the three dominant types of cementitious mixtures, ordinary Portland cement (OPC), recycled aggregate-based cement, and geopoly...

Recently, water desalination (WD) has been required for the supply of drinking water in a number of countries. Various technologies of WD utilize considerable thermal and/or electrical energies for removing undesirable salts. Desalination systems now rely on renewable energy resources (RERs) such as geothermal, solar, tidal, wind power, etc. The in...

Clean and safe energy sources are essential for the long-term growth of society. Wind energy is rapidly expanding and contributes to many countries’ efforts to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. In terms of sustainable development goals (SDGs), renewable energy development promotes energy security while also facilitating community development and e...

Nanomaterials have gained huge attention with their wide range of applications. This is mainly driven by their unique properties. Nanomaterials include nanoparticles, nanotubes, nanofibers, and many other nanoscale structures have been widely assessed for improving the performance of different applications. However, with the wide implementation and...

The demand for food items is increasing to match population growth rates. Meanwhile, many countries struggle to guarantee a full year-round production of crops because of the harsh weather conditions in cold and hot seasons. Greenhouses are used to mitigate the harsh weather conditions and allow for a full year-round production of crops by controll...

Micromobility is dominant in urban areas, enhancing the transportation sustainability and assisting in fulfilling the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This work provides an overall assessment of micromobility: its role under SDGs, policy options, micromobility regulations, emerging technologies, utilisation determinants, energy...

The digitalization of engineering systems has attracted huge attention in the last years due to its wide benefits on the performance and cost of the overall system. Among these digitalization techniques, digital twins emerge as a potential technique for enhancing performance, lowering maintenance and operation costs, and ensuring safer operation fo...

The rapid growth in the consumption of fossil fuels resulted in climate change and severe health issues. Among the different proposed methods to control climate change, carbon capture technologies are the best choice in the current stage. In this study, the various membrane technologies used for carbon capture and their impact on achieving sustaina...

Hydrogen is a new promising energy source. Three operating parameters, including inlet gas flow rate, pH and impeller speed, mainly determine the biohydrogen production from membrane bioreactor. The work aims to boost biohydrogen production by determining the optimal values of the control parameters. The proposed methodology contains two parts: mod...

Over the past decade, energy demand has witnessed a drastic increase, mainly due to huge development in the industry sector and growing populations. This has led to the global utilization of renewable energy resources and technologies to meet this high demand, as fossil fuels are bound to end and are causing harm to the environment. Solar PV (photo...

Heat pipe systems have attracted increasing attention recently for application in various heat transfer-involving systems and processes. One of the obstacles in implementing heat pipes in many applications is their difficult-to-model operation due to the many parameters that affect their performance. A promising alternative to classical modeling th...

This chapter emphasizes the importance of green materials in addressing environmental issues, conserving resources, and promoting circular economy, with a focus on their use in wind turbines. These materials have shown potential use in blade and tower construction, enabling recycling and reuse during wind turbine decommissioning. Different types of...

Citation: Rezk, A.; Olabi, A.G.; Alami, A.H.; Radwan, A.; Demir, H.; Rahman, S.M.A.; Shah, S.K.; Abdelkareem, M.A. Experimental Study on Utilizing Silica Gel with Ethanol and Water for Adsorption Heat Storage. Energies 2023, 16, 444. Abstract: Adsorption heat storage is the most feasible technology for heating decarbonization, which can store large...

Fossil fuels are no longer accepted as the sole energy source with their environmental impacts and fluctuating price. Green hydrogen is considered a potential candidate for fossil fuel soon—however, hydrogen is facing the challenges of storage and transportation. Green ammonia, with its ease of transport and storage, is another promising alternativ...

Swift developments in electronic devices and future transportation/energy production directions have forced researchers to develop new and contemporary devices with higher power capacities, extended cycle lives, and superior energy densities. Supercapacitors are promising devices with excellent power densities and exceptionally long cycle lives. Ho...