A sustainable biochar-based shape stable composite phase change material for thermal management of a lithium-ion battery system and hybrid neural network modeling
Abstract: Electric vehicles are gaining global popularity lately, and along with it, efficient battery thermal management systems (BTMS) are also gaining traction amongst the research community....
Microencapsulated phase change n-Octadecane with high heat storage for application in building energy conservation
Abstract: A novel type of microencapsulated phase change materials (microPCMs) with n-Octadecane core shelled by styrene–divinylbenzene copolymer were synthesized by the suspension polymerization....
Durable thermal fluid super-repellency of elastic fluorine-modified SiO2@sponge composite aerogel
Abstract: Elastic aerogel materials have significant potential to enduringly perform thermal management in the air. However, it is still an important challenge to directly and durably endure thermal...
High frictional stability of braking material reinforced by Basalt fibers
Abstract: Frictional stability is a more accurate description of the friction state than coefficient of friction (COF) and wear rate. This work aims to develop basalt fiber (BF)-reinforced braking...
Multi-crosslinked, ecofriendly flame-retardant starch-based composite aerogels with high compression-resistance
Abstract: To achieve ecofriendly aerogels with high mechanics and fire resistance, naturally-occurring pea starch was employed as the major substrate, and starch-based composite aerogels were...
Production and properties of epoxy matrix composite reinforced with hollow silica nanospheres (HSN): mechanical, thermal insulation, and sound insulation properties
Abstract: Hollow silica nanospheres (HSNs) have superior properties such as low density, low dielectric constant, low thermal conductivity, good sound absorption, dispersibility, fluidity, and...
Light transmitting glass fiber reinforced cementitious composite containing microencapsulated phase change material for thermal energy saving
Abstract: The energy utilization for artificial lighting, cooling, heating, and air conditioning in buildings results in the release of greenhouse gases and causes climate crises. In this regard, a...
The influence of addition of carbon nanotube and graphene platelets on characteristics of carbon/basalt fiber reinforced intra-ply hybrid composites
Abstract: In this study, effects of addition of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and graphene platelets (GPLs) on characteristics of carbon/basalt fiber reinforced intra-ply hybrid composites were...
Thermo‐mechanical properties of flexible and rigid polyurethane (PU)/Cu composites
Abstract: In this article, flexible and rigid polyurethane (PU)/copper (Cu) composites are prepared via a simple and cost-effective solution casting process. The filler dispersion and chemical...