Results from the GeoERA MUSE shallow geothermal project – UK Cardiff pilot area
Abstract: Shallow geothermal energy systems deployment will play an important part in decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings. This trend will stimulate research into ground physical,...
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...
Effect of Porosity on Thermal Properties of Porous Silicon
Abstract: We report on the thermal properties of nanostructured silicon prepared by using a laser-assisted electrochemical route. The main thermal properties of porous silicon were directly measured...
Study on the thermal conductivity and density of foam glass
Abstract: This paper focuses on the relationship between the composition of foam glass and its thermal conductivity and density. In this experimental research, three levels of glass particle size and...
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...
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...
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...