Evaluation of Energy Performance and Thermal Comfort Considering the Heat Storage Capacity and Thermal Conductivity of Biocomposite Phase Change Materials
The application of phase change materials (PCMs) has been verified as an effective strategy for improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Biocomposite PCMs (Bc-PCM) exhibit...
The mechanical properties and thermal conductivity of bamboo with freeze–thaw treatment
The aim of this research was to investigate the effect of freeze–thaw treatment on bamboo with different initial moisture content (water-saturated, air-dried and oven-dried). Bamboo (Phyllostachys...
Thermophysical, tribological, and machinability characteristics of newly developed sustainable hybrid lubri-coolants for milling Ti-6Al-4V
Burgeoning demand for machinability, health, and ecology, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations are pushing the modern manufacturing sector to apply dry or biodegradable cutting fluids,...
Thermal transport in organic semiconductors
Abstract: Organic semiconductors have attracted worldwide attention and have shown great potential in emerging organic electronic devices due to their excellent properties. Advances in...
The Influence of Fiber Volume Fraction on Thermal Conductivity of Pultruded Profile
Abstract: Thermal conductivity in the x, y and z-directions was measured on a pultruded profile that was manufactured by the technology of pulling from glass fibers and a polyester matrix. The...
Photothermally Enabled Mxene Hydrogel Membrane With Integrated Solar-Driven Evaporation And Photodegradation For Efficient Water Purification
Abstract: Sustainable and energy-efficient water purification making use of solar energy is highly desirable to address water scarcity and pollution crisis. However, it remains a challenge to achieve...
A multi-scale methods comparison to provide granitoid rocks thermal conductivity
Granitoid rocks are frequently used in modern construction and restoration, hence the importance of knowing their petrophysical properties. These rocks find several applications in various types of...
Covalently bonded silica interfacial layer for simultaneously improving thermal and dielectric performance of copper/epoxy composite
Copper/epoxy (Cu/epoxy) composite is a kind of important thermal management material due to its high thermal conductivity, excellent mechanical robustness and low cost. However, susceptibility of Cu...
Efficient storage and recovery of waste heat by phase change material embedded within additively manufactured grid heat exchangers
The low thermal conductivity of organic phase change materials (PCMs) hinders their usage for energy storage purposes. We demonstrate a compact PCM-based thermal battery that employs...