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ReviewDiscover nano2025

Thin films nanocomposite: multifunctional materials for energy and water purification.

Mahmoud S Abdel-Wahed, Mohamed H Sayed, Mohammed M Gomaa

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Review in Discover nano, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Mahmoud S Abdel-WahedWater Pollution Research Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt. ms.abdel-wahed@nrc.sci.eg.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6810-4581
Mohamed H SayedSolid State Physics Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8606-7155
Mohammed M GomaaSolid State Physics Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt. dr.metwalyg@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0161-2194

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The growing worldwide need for energy and worries about climate change and pollution emphasize the necessity of renewable energy and clean water. Solar energy is among the most abundant and environmentally favorable approaches. Solar cell technology has improved particularly via more effective nanocomposites, making it a viable renewable energy source. Thin film nanocomposite (TFN) offers a promising strategy to address critical renewable energy and water treatment challenges. These innovative materials integrate the unique features of nanoparticles with thin-film architectures to improve performance, durability, and efficiency. TFN generally consists of a matrix material mixed with nanoscale inorganic and/or organic components, providing special characteristics that could enhance the stability and efficiency of solar devices. Obtaining the substantial properties of TFN depends on the compatibility of the mixing components and deposition technique. The utilization of nanomaterials introduces novel functionalities, such as enhanced light absorption, improved charge separation and transport, and increased structural stability, contributing to the overall advancement of solar cell technologies.Advanced deposition techniques and material engineering enhance the optical, electrical, and catalytic properties, improving energy conversion efficiency in solar cells and effective contaminant removal in water treatment. This review summarises the latest developments in TFNs relating to solar energy and water purification. It illustrates how material design and multifunctional integration can facilitate a unified system for various applications. The review highlights the importance and innovation of TFNs as a sustainable and scalable clean technology solution.

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Solar cellsSynthesis methodThin film nanocompositesWater treatment

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PMID41191191
PMCPMC12589754

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