Energy-saving contribution of the thermochromic coating in exterior walls in hot-summer and cold-winter zone
Abstract: In this study, the improvement efficiency of the thermochromic coating was analyzed comprehensively on the thermal performance of exterior walls by regulating solar radiation absorptivity...
Two-Step Sintering Improved Compaction of Electrophoretic-Deposited YSZ Coatings
Abstract: Two-step sintering is proposed to enhance the compactness and phase stability of yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) coating on Inconel 625. The sintering treatment is denoted as low step...
Transparent, robust, and machinable hybrid silica aerogel with a “rigid-flexible” combined structure for thermal insulation, oil/water separation, and self-cleaning
Silica aerogel has many attractive properties, but poor mechanical properties severely limit its practical applications. Many reinforcement strategies have been implemented, however, most of which...
Temperature adjustable thermal conductivity and thermal contact resistance for liquid metal/paraffin/olefin block copolymer interface material
Abstract: The adjustable thermal conductivity and thermal contact resistance are the key ways to realize efficient thermal management of electronic devices. In this work, a low melting-point...
Thermal Modeling of Driver/Seat Interfaces in Automotive Applications
Abstract: A thermophysical model of the dynamic interactions between an automobile driver and a heated seat is presented. The model uses the experimentally measured averaged load distributions to...
Innovative Design of a Thermal Battery: Influence of Carbon Nanotubes Concentration on Thermal Storage Characteristics
Abstract: Innovative design of a thermal battery resembling the solar thermal receiver is introduced. The fully connected aluminum meshes and the phase change material (NaCO3) with the presence of...
Enhanced mechanical, thermal and adhesion properties of polysilsesquioxane spheres reinforced epoxy nanocomposite adhesives
Epoxy-based systems serve as excellent adhesives to join a wide range of substrates such as metal, ceramics, plastics, etc. The mechanical properties of such systems can be improved considerably by...
Developing flame-retardant lignocellulosic nanofibrils through reactive deep eutectic solvent treatment for thermal insulation
Abstract: The global consensus to pivot to a more sustainable lifestyle and achieve greater atom economy calls for not only sourcing advanced functional materials from biomass but also accomplishing...
Thermal Management in Electric Vehicles
C-Therm Technologies has been leading in the thermal management in electric vehicles by the optimization of using thermal conductivity measurements. As the climate crisis accelerates, electric...