Stability and thermo-physical properties of green bio-glycol based TiO₂-SiO₂ nanofluids
The investigation on thermal properties of nanoparticles dispersed in the mixture of water and green Bio-glycol are limited in the literature and only available for single nanofluids. The purpose of...
Turbulent transition in Rayleigh-Bénard convection with Fluorocarbon
We present measurements of the heat-transfer and the velocity field in two Rayleigh-Bénard cells (aspect ratios 1 and 2). We use Fluorinert FC770 as the working fluid, up to a Rayleigh number 2 ×...
Earth-based mortars: mix design, mechanical characterization and environmental performance assessment
The incorporation of sustainable materials in the civil construction sector has grown in recent years to minimize environmental impacts. Among these materials, the use of earth, a local raw material...
Friction-wear performance in environmentally friendly brake composites: A comparison of two different test methods
In this study, an eco-friendly brake composite sample (EFP) was produced with 3.5% hazelnut shell dust as a natural additive material. Friction tests were performed on the manufactured pad sample and...
Enhancement in thermo-electric energy harvesting efficiency by embedding PDMS in form-stable PCM composites
Graphene aerogel is widely utilized as a supporting material for latent heat thermal energy storage (LHTES) applications, since the three-dimensional (3D) interconnected structure can hold the...
Experimental research to evaluate the percentage change of thermal and mechanical performances of bricks in historical buildings due to moisture
The presence of moisture inside building materials decreases their thermal and mechanical performances. Knowing the variability of these properties as a function of saturation is essential both to...
A systematic design to develop high-performance sintered particulate copper-composite as heat spreader material
A computational framework built on an effective-medium theory and mean-field homogenization is used to design particulate copper (Cu) composite for high-performance heat spreaders for electronic...
Electrochemical–thermal analysis of 18650 Lithium Iron Phosphate cell
A pseudo two dimensional electrochemical coupled with lumped thermal model has been developed to analyze the electrochemical and thermal behavior of the commercial 18650 Lithium Iron Phosphate...
Modular aerogel brick fabrication via 3D-printed molds
A 3D-printing process is presented for the manufacturing of modular aerogel/acrylate bricks that are fully scalable and customizable for potential applications in thermal insulation. The use of...