Synergistic improvement of thermal transport properties for thermoplastic composites containing mixed alumina and graphene fillers
Abstract: In this work, a novel approach was developed for obtaining a strong three-dimensional network of heat conducting path by filling alumina (Al2O3) and graphene sheets (GR) into...
3D printing of cordierite materials from raw reactive mixtures
Abstract: Porous cordierite materials are 3D printed by robocasting from two kaolin containing raw materials mixtures. Water suspensions of both mixtures at variable solid concentrations...
Performance Evaluation of Natural Composites Made from Banyan and Cotton Fibers for Sustainable Thermal Insulation Applications
Abstract: Natural composites are gaining more attention due to the light weight and low cost characteristics. In the present investigation, an attempt has been made to fabricate the natural...
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...
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...