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....
Fundamental Material Properties of the 2LiBH4-MgH2 Reactive Hydride Composite for Hydrogen Storage: (I) Thermodynamic and Heat Transfer Properties
Thermodynamic and heat transfer properties of the 2LiBH4-MgH2 composite (Li-RHC) system are experimentally determined and studied as a basis for the design and development of hydrogen storage tanks....
Thermal Conductivity of Magnesium Hydride
Thermal conductivity of magnesium hydride before and after ball milling with vanadium and vanadium oxide catalyst has been investigated. Measurements were taken on the loose powder as well as on...
Sandwich-structured MXene/wood aerogel with waste heat utilization for continuous desalination
Abstract: Solar-driven interfacial evaporation technology has shown promising prospect in desalination. However, the weakened energy efficiency caused by intermittent solar irradiation and salt...
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....
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...
Accelerated testing methods to analyse long term stability of a Phase Change Material under the combined effect of shear stress and thermal cycling
Abstract: The long-term stability of a Phase Change Material (PCM) is a key point for its selection in energy storage devices. This work studies the suitability of a commercial paraffin wax in an...
Passive thermal regulation with 3D printed phase change material/cellulose nanofibrils composites
Abstract: Application of phase change materials (PCM)-containing composite represents a promising passive thermal control strategy to provide indoor thermal comfort without using powered equipment....