Ice-Template Crosslinked PVA Aerogels Modified with Tannic Acid and Sodium Alginate
Abstract: With the commitment to reducing environmental impact, bio-based and biodegradable aerogels may be one approach when looking for greener solutions with similar attributes to current...
DEVELOPMENT AND THERMO-MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF CEMENT-BASED COMPOSITE FOR THE RUNWAY CONCRETE OF F-35B JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER
Abstract: The current study aims at increasing the strength and heat resistance of concrete that can be used in airport pavements for vertical take-off and landing of new generation F-35B combat...
Graphene-pentaerythritol solid–solid phase change composites with high photothermal conversion and thermal conductivity
Abstract: The use of phase change materials (PCMs) with high energy storage density is an ideal method to solve the problem of uneven and discontinuous of solar energy. At present, the common phase...
Coining the attributes of nano to micro dual hybrid silica-ceramic waste filler based green HNBR composites for triple percolation: Mechanical properties, thermal, and electrical conductivity
Abstract: Industrial waste management and pollution control are the prime concerns today. Ceramic materials are widely used in various industries and applications; therefore, waste generation is...
Transforming Ti3C2Tx MXene’s intrinsic hydrophilicity into superhydrophobicity for efficient photothermal membrane desalination
Abstract: Owing to its 100% theoretical salt rejection capability, membrane distillation (MD) has emerged as a promising seawater desalination approach to address freshwater scarcity. Ideal MD...
“Top-down” fabrication of anisotropic, lightweight, super-amphiphobic, and thermal insulating rattan aerogels
Abstract: Lightweight and sustainable aerogels have been a growing interest for thermal insulation applications due to current environmental and energy challenges. The design of cellulose-based...
Effect of graphite fin on heat transfer enhancement of rectangular shell and tube latent heat storage
Abstract: Graphite is a promising material for application in thermal storage systems owing to its high thermal conductivity and extreme lightweight. In the current study, research on rectangular...
Preparation, characterization, and physicomechanical properties of glass-ceramic foams based on alkali-activation and sintering of zeolite-poor rock and eggshell
Abstract: This study reports the fabrication of novel glass-ceramic foams for thermal insulation to minimize the energy consumption in the buildings. Different combinations of zeolite-poor...
Experimental and computational analysis of packed-bed thermal energy storage tank designed for adiabatic compressed air energy storage system
Abstract: The growing importance of decarbonization and renewable energy sources to national power systems has brought about a need to implement large-scale energy storage technology. Adiabatic...