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...
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...
The effect of filler localization on morphology and thermal conductivity of the polyamide/cyclic olefin copolymer blends filled with boron nitride
In this study, the microstructural development and its effect on the thermal conductivity of polyamide/cyclic olefin copolymer (PA/COC) blends containing boron nitride (BN) particles were...
Natural rubber nanocomposites reinforced with nanostructured carbon-based materials: Investigation of their mechanical and thermal properties
Abstract: Creating effective thermally conductive rubber nanocomposites for heat management is a challenging task for various modern technologies, from electronic devices to the tire industry. This...
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....
Behavior of HTPB-Polyurethane Elastomer Material Reinforced with Micro and Nano Particles
Abstract: Hydroxyl-Terminated-Polybutadiene Polyurethane (HTPB-PU) elastomer materials are mainly used in the “liner” layer of solid propellant rocket motor cases. The required levels of...
Enhanced photothermal conversion and thermal conductivity of phase change n-Octadecane microcapsules shelled with nano-SiC doped crosslinked polystyrene
Abstract: Microcapsules incorporating phase change material n-Octadecane (ODE) shelled with crosslinked polystyrene (CLPS) were prepared via the suspension polymerization. SiC nanoparticles...
Thermally Conductive Styrene-Butadiene Rubber/Boron Nitride Nanotubes Composites
Abstract: The use of boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) for fabrication of thermally conductive composites has been explored in the last years. Their elevated thermal conductivity and high mechanical...
Preparation and characterisation of binary eutectic phase change material activated porous bio char multi walled carbon nano tubes as composite phase change material
Abstract: The primary purpose of the current work is to develop, fabricate, and characterise a novel composite phase change material for the medium temperature thermal energy storage systems. The...