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...
Performance Evaluation of Natural Composites Made from Banyan and Cotton Fibers for Sustainable Thermal Insulation Applications
Abstract: Natural composites are gaining more attention due to the light weight and low cost characteristics. In the present investigation, an attempt has been made to fabricate the natural...
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....
Foamed Geopolymer with Customized Pore Structure
Abstract: Due to their favorable production conditions and promising properties (e.g., low shrinkage after foaming, mechanical and chemical stability, high-temperature resistance), geopolymer foams...
Thermal Energy Storage Aggregate Using Low-Cost Organic Phase Change Materials
Abstract: This study demonstrated the positive impacts of low-cost PCMs in producing new building
materials capable of providing excellent thermal insulation in summer, and great resisting...
Effect of aerogel/silica fume under curing methods on properties of cement based mortars
Abstract: In this study, the mechanical, thermal and porosity properties of mortar samples containing aerogel and silica fume under different curing conditions were investigated. For this purpose,...
Innovative glass-ceramic foams prepared by alkali activation and reactive sintering of clay containing zeolite (zeolite-poor rock) and sawdust for thermal insulation
Abstract: Energy-saving through thermal insulation of the buildings is becoming extremely important recently, addressing sustainability-connected challenges. This work examines the potential for...
Trident™ Thermal Conductivity Application Highlight: Accelerated Thermal Conductivity Testing of Aerogels with MTPS
The following Application Highlight features the use of the Modified Transient Plane Source method in the thermal conductivity testing of aerogels.
Air drying scalable production of hydrophobic, mechanically stable, and thermally insulating lignocellulosic foam
Abstract: Demand for sustainable building thermal regulation is driving the development of low carbon-intensive, renewable, and safe-to-use materials to substitute the dominant synthetic polymers and...