In this work, multi-layer hot pressing (MLHP) method was used to prepare the graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) filled polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) composites. Effect of GNP content on the viscoelastic behavior and...
Read MoreA novel composite phase change material (PCM) of capric-stearic acid/montmorillonite (CA-SA/MMT) with thermal conductivity enhanced by graphene (GR) was prepared. It was characterized by FT-IR, XRD, SEM, DSC and thermal...
Read MoreAbstract: 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 full solar spectrum...
Read MoreThermal conductivity plays a role in every industry; from textiles, to automotive, to explosives, it is a critical material property that has significant implications from both a performance and safety...
Read More“Thermal analytics is an essential approach to narrow down on the choice of materials to be used; crucial for the polymer industry, as polymers are always fascinating and attractive in terms of being a suitable...
Read MoreDifferent thermal insulation materials Thermal insulation materials are designed to reduce or prevent the transmission of heat in the regions they are applied. Such materials are widely seen and used...
Read MoreAdditive Manufacturing (AM) is the process in which an object or desired part is manufactured through the additive deposition of individual layers of material. AM processes pertaining to metals include selective laser...
Read MoreFigure 1. An adhesive is placed between two surfaces to bond them together. Adhesives are a class of non-metallic materials that can be used to bond two surfaces together and resist separation (Figure 1). They can...
Read MoreHighlights: Thermally conductive PVDF-graphene coatings. Hot pressing significantly improves coating thermal conductivity. Coatings de-wet standard industrial aluminum surfaces. De-wetting is...
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