Validation of Porous Microstructure Analysis (PuMA) against Experimental Thermal Conductivity of Thermal Protection System Materials
The goal of this research is to utilize microstructures of Thermal Protection System (TPS) materials to quantify material properties. Three novel TPS materials were developed and assembled at the...
Rock thermal conductivity and thermal inertia measurements under martian atmospheric pressures
The physical properties of rocks on planetary surfaces influence their bulk thermal conductivity (k) and thermal inertia (TI); however, there has been little work done to date to explore quantitative...
From waste to resource: Transforming Kraft black liquor into sustainable porous carbon fillers for radome applications
The study addresses environmental and commercial challenges posed by weak black liquor (WBL) generated through the Kraft process in the paper industry. WBL, a toxic waste, annually reaches a...
Fabrication and characterization of rippled graphene/LDPE composites with enhanced hydrogen barrier properties
Hydrogen plays a pivotal role as a sustainable energy carrier, but the cost-effective and efficient production of gas barrier materials for hydrogen storage still poses a considerable challenge. In...
Carbonized coffee-based 3D polymeric xerogels for freshwater recovery by solar steam generation
Interfacial solar steam generation is a promising technology for freshwater recovery from seawater desalination and water purification. Herein, is presented an eco-friendly, three-dimensional (3D)...
Development of Graded Thermal Effusivity Polymer Nanocomposite for Heat Management System
A in situ method is presented for fabricating graded thermal effusivity polymer nanocomposites within a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) matrix, integrating crosslinking agent glutaraldehyde (GA), graphene...
Silicon oxycarbide composites reinforced with silicon nitride and in situ formed silicon carbide
Dense SiOC-Si3N4 composites have been obtained employing mixtures with 10 % of Si3N4 (SN10) or 5 % Si3N4- and an extra amount of carbon-5 % carbon nanofibers- (SN5N5) using spark plasma...
Preparation, characterization, and experimental investigation of novel composite phase change material for thermal management applications
In this paper, a novel composite phase change material (CPCM) is prepared with inorganic PCM through impregnation and dispersion method which can be used for thermal management applications....
Radially and Axially Oriented Ammonium Alginate Aerogels Modified with Clay/Tannic Acid and Crosslinked with Glutaraldehyde
Lightweight materials that combine high mechanical strength, insulation, and fire resistance are of great interest to many industries. This work explores the properties of environmentally friendly...