Speaker
Mr
Rendani Lukhwa
(University of Western Cape)
Abstract content <br> (Max 300 words)<br><a href="http://events.saip.org.za/getFile.py/access?resId=0&materialId=0&confId=34" target="_blank">Formatting &<br>Special chars</a>
This contribution reports on the fabrication and characterization of flexible nano-structured selective solar absorber composites for low-temperature solar-thermal applications. The active material in this system consists of electrodeposited Ni nano-cylinders embedded in track etched polyethylene tetraphthalate host membrane. The tubular and metallic structure of the Ni nano-cylinders within the insulator polymeric host forms a typical ceramic-metal nano-composite “Cermet”. The optical properties of such Ni- polyethylene tetraphthalate nano-cermets were optimized following various structural, morphological and optical investigations.
Level for award<br> (Hons, MSc, <br> PhD, N/A)?
MSc
Please indicate whether<br>this abstract may be<br>published online<br>(Yes / No)
Yes
Main supervisor (name and email)<br>and his / her institution
Prof. R Madjoe University of the Western Cape
Prof. M Maaza iThemba LABS
Apply to be<br> considered for a student <br> award (Yes / No)?
Yes
Would you like to <br> submit a short paper <br> for the Conference <br> Proceedings (Yes / No)?
No
Primary author
Mr
Rendani Lukhwa
(University of Western Cape)
Co-authors
Dr
Bertrand T. Sone
(University of the Western Cape)
Dr
Lebowang Kotsedi
(iThemba LABS)
Prof.
Malik Maaza
(iThemba LABS)
Dr
Mulungisi Nkosi
(iThemba LABS)
Prof.
Reginaldt Madjoe
(University of the Western Cape)
