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...
Double-skeleton based shape-stabilized phase change materials with excellent solar-thermal energy conversion and shape memory performance
Abstract: Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is widely used for thermal energy storage, but its practical application is limited by its strong rigidity, poor shape stability. In this work, a kind of melamine...
Graphene-based magnetocaloric composites for energy conversion
Abstract: In this study we present a simple, versatile and cost-effective method to fabricate innovative thermal conductive magnetocaloric composites, that offers a smart solution to manufacture...
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...
Development of Material and Processing Parameters for AM
Abstract: The development of parameters for a certain additive technology is the key to increase the number of materials that are processed as well as the applications. This chapter shows the details...
Investigation of Thermo-Physical properties of EMIMBF 4 ionic liquid and water binary systems for heat transfer and refrigeration applications
Abstract: Research intent to discern a thermophysical property of novel proposed ionic liquid [EMIMBF4–1-Ethyl-3-MethyImidazolium tetrafluoroborate] which comprises of hydrophilic, non-corrosive,...
Iron Oxide and Tungsten Trioxide Nanofluids to Enhance Automotive Cooling Radiators: Experimental Analysis
Abstract: The current cooling systems of internal combustion engine vehicles have several functions; in addition to removing excess heat from the engine, it plays an essential role in ensuring that...