Applied nanotechnology in solar heaters: a benefit for society

Abstract

After the first decades of research, advances in nanotechnology begin to be reflected as products and devices of common use in society. The concept of nanotechnology and its principles promise to be a solution to address some of the most important problems in the world: for example, equal access to affordable sources of renewable energy through solar energy. In Mexico alone, 56.4% of households do not have access to a hot water service, which brings various benefits that are not always valued by society in the urban environment. Currently, through the application of nanotechnology, plastic solar water heaters have been built with conductive nanoparticles, which are of interest due to its unique properties, such as high resistance and lifespan, their lightness, and being clean in contact with water, cheap and with the ability to transfer heat efficiently. This article deals with the concept of nanotechnology and its application to manufacture solar water heaters that promote a cleaner and more affordable way of providing energy, prioritizing social and human development in an equal manner.

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