Development of Foam Composites from Flax Gum-Filled Epoxy Resin
In the present work, an innovative range of foams based on flax gum-filled epoxy resin was developed, reinforced or not by flax fibers. Foams and composites with different gum and epoxy resin...
Using construction and demolition waste materials to alleviate the negative effect of pavements on the urban heat island: A laboratory, field, and numerical study
In this study, construction and demolition waste (CDW) materials, including waste clay bricks, concrete, and glass, were used as aggregates of chip seal layers to enhance the reflectivity and...
The potential of salt-embedded basins for energy transition. The Estopanyà and Boix synclines (South-Central Pyrenees) as outcrop analogues of a geothermal reservoir
Salt-embedded basins and their sedimentary successions may play an important role in energy transition as geothermal reservoirs, due to the high thermal conductivity of some evaporites (halite) and...
Multifunctional inorganic-organic phase-change hydrogel with excellent light-to-thermal energy conversion and strain sensing capabilities for medical thermotherapy and monitoring
Flexible light/electrically responsive inorganic-organic phase-change materials (PCMs) have promising applications in thermal management and wearable health monitoring. Herein, flexible hydrogel PCMs...
Finite element parameterization modeling and thermal performance analysis for woven fabrics using unit cell models
Addressing the lengthy testing times, complex procedures, and high costs of current methods for evaluating fabric thermal properties, this study introduces a numerical simulation and prediction...
Natural thermal and hygrothermal regulation with heavy cob for low carbon construction
Modern construction has a growing interest in geosourced materials for their low carbon footprint. This study aims to investigate the hygrothermal properties of two clay materials reinforced with...
A cotton waste reinforced composite for automotive applications: development and thermal characterization
Fibre-reinforced composites are largely used in automobiles and building materials in various forms. Thermal insulation and acoustic characteristics are being mainly considered in building...
A comparative study on thermal behavior of PEG 400 and two oxide nanocolloids
Fluids plays a significant role in all heating and cooling processes, while their thermal conductivity is extremely relevant for a large number of heat exchange applications. This paper mainly...
Sustainable Machining of Hard to Cut Material Using Bio-mimicked Structured Tool Combined with Nano-green Cutting Fluid
Metal cutting operation results in generation of high friction, causing increased production of heat in cutting area. The above problem can be solved by utilizing the combination of bio-mimicked...