A Review on the Technologies and Efficiency of Harvesting Energy from Pavements

Dark asphalt surfaces, absorbing about 95% of solar radiation and warming to 60–70 °C during summer, intensify urban heat while providing substantial prospects for energy extraction. This review evaluates four primary technologies—asphalt solar collectors (ASCs, including phase change material (PCM)...

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Main Authors: Shijing Chen, Luxi Wei, Chan Huang, Yinghong Qin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-07-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/15/3959
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