Optimizing Solar-Wind Hybrid Microgrid Designs with Particle Swarm Techniques for Sustainable Energy Integration

¹ Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India.
² Uttaranchal University, Dehradun - 248007, India, sunilprakash@uumail.in
³ Centre of Research Impact and Outcome, Chitkara University, Rajpura - 140417, Punjab, India, shubhansh.bansal.orp@chitkara.edu.in
⁴ Chitkara Centre for Research and Development, Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh - 174103 India, rajeev.sharma.orp@chitkara.edu.in
⁵ Department of Civil Engineering, GRIET, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
⁶ G D Goenka University, Haryana, India

^* Corresponding author: alok.jain@lpu.co.in

Abstract

The integrity and lifespan of metallic structures are significantly threatened by corrosion in a variety of sectors. As a result, as compared to traditional coatings, nanocomposite coatings provide improved mechanical qualities and corrosion resistance, making them attractive options for corrosion protection. In this work, sol-gel processing and electrochemical deposition were used to create sustainable nanocomposite coatings including graphene, carbon nanotubes, silica nanoparticles, and zinc oxide. The coatings' characterization showed that the nanoparticles were evenly distributed throughout the matrix, with distinct interfaces and little agglomeration. Testing for corrosion resistance showed that nanocomposite coatings performed better than traditional coatings, with lower corrosion rates and larger corrosion potentials. Higher adhesion strengths and hardness values for nanocomposite coatings were found during mechanical testing; this suggests that the coatings have better mechanical durability and performance in challenging environments. When compared to traditional methods, environmental impact evaluations indicated that sustainable manufacturing procedures might result in lower energy usage, waste creation, and greenhouse gas emissions. The research's overall conclusions highlight the promise of nanocomposite coatings as environmentally friendly corrosion protection options that outperform traditional coatings in terms of performance, durability, and sustainability.