Foamed Geopolymer with Customized Pore Structure
Abstract: Due to their favorable production conditions and promising properties (e.g., low shrinkage after foaming, mechanical and chemical stability, high-temperature resistance), geopolymer foams...
Thermal Energy Storage Aggregate Using Low-Cost Organic Phase Change Materials
Abstract: This study demonstrated the positive impacts of low-cost PCMs in producing new building
materials capable of providing excellent thermal insulation in summer, and great resisting...
Effect of aerogel/silica fume under curing methods on properties of cement based mortars
Abstract: In this study, the mechanical, thermal and porosity properties of mortar samples containing aerogel and silica fume under different curing conditions were investigated. For this purpose,...
Novel 3D Thermal Energy Storage Materials Based on Highly Porous Patterned Printed Clay Supports Infiltrated With Molten Nitrate Salts
Abstract: One of the main drawbacks of phase change materials (PCM) to be employed as thermal energy storage (TES) systems in energy applications, such as concentrated solar power (CSP), is...
Mechanical and physical characteristics of alkali- activated mortars incorporated with recycled polyvinyl chloride and rubber aggregates
Abstract: One of the ways to achieving net-zero concept in the construction industry is to use alternatives to Portland cement (OPC) and virgin aggregates for concrete manufacturing. Recycled rubber...
Innovative glass-ceramic foams prepared by alkali activation and reactive sintering of clay containing zeolite (zeolite-poor rock) and sawdust for thermal insulation
Abstract: Energy-saving through thermal insulation of the buildings is becoming extremely important recently, addressing sustainability-connected challenges. This work examines the potential for...
Selection and synthesis of thermal energy storage PCM with silicon carbide for biomedical applications
Abstract: Energy storage requirement is increasing day by day for all of us. Although the main demand comes in the form of electrical energy for the biomedical sector by utilizing thermal energy...
Enabling unidirectional thermal conduction of wood-supported phase change material for photo-to-thermal energy conversion and heat regulation
Abstract: Phase change materials (PCMs) enable passive thermal management by minimizing energy waste. However, a limitation of organic PCMs is their low thermal conductivity, which leads to...
Trident™ Thermal Conductivity Application Highlight: Accelerated Thermal Conductivity Testing of Aerogels with MTPS
The following Application Highlight features the use of the Modified Transient Plane Source method in the thermal conductivity testing of aerogels.