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...
Deformable thermoelectric sponge based on layer-by-layer self-assembled transition metal dichalcogenide nanosheets for powering electronic skin
Abstract: In this study, we fabricated mechanically deformable thermoelectric sponges comprising transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) and polyethyleneimine (PEI) through a layer-by-layer (LBL)...
Influence of firing temperature on the ceramic properties of illite-chlorite-calcitic clays
Abstract: The influence of firing temperature on the ceramic properties of illite-chlorite-calcitic clays has been investigated. Three samples of the same clay deposit have been selected. Weight...
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....
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...