Reduced graphene oxide composite fiber for solar-driven evaporation and seawater desalination
Abstract: Solar-driven evaporation is a promising technology for freshwater production. However, traditional photothermal materials mainly focus on the issues of energy efficiency and versatility....
Production and characterization of natural clay‑free green building brick materials using water treatment sludge and oak wood ash
Original abstract: The experimental study investigates the feasibility of using two extensively waste (wastewater treatment sludge and oak wood ash) as raw materials in the manufacture of clay-free...
Study on Corrosion Behavior of Waterborne Polyurethane Coating with High Thermal Conductivity
Abstract: In this paper, the effects of mixture fillers on the thermal conductivity of a coating are studied, and the optimal addition proportion was obtained. Then, the corrosion behavior of the...
Measurement Method of Thermal Conductivity of Fabrics Based on TPS and MTPS
Abstract—In order to explore the accuracy and correlation of measuring the thermal conductivity of fabrics by plane source technology and transient method, 21 pure fabrics and blended fabrics with...
Evaluation of Energy Performance and Thermal Comfort Considering the Heat Storage Capacity and Thermal Conductivity of Biocomposite Phase Change Materials
The application of phase change materials (PCMs) has been verified as an effective strategy for improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Biocomposite PCMs (Bc-PCM) exhibit...
The mechanical properties and thermal conductivity of bamboo with freeze–thaw treatment
The aim of this research was to investigate the effect of freeze–thaw treatment on bamboo with different initial moisture content (water-saturated, air-dried and oven-dried). Bamboo (Phyllostachys...
Thermophysical, tribological, and machinability characteristics of newly developed sustainable hybrid lubri-coolants for milling Ti-6Al-4V
Burgeoning demand for machinability, health, and ecology, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations are pushing the modern manufacturing sector to apply dry or biodegradable cutting fluids,...
Thermal transport in organic semiconductors
Abstract: Organic semiconductors have attracted worldwide attention and have shown great potential in emerging organic electronic devices due to their excellent properties. Advances in...
The Influence of Fiber Volume Fraction on Thermal Conductivity of Pultruded Profile
Abstract: Thermal conductivity in the x, y and z-directions was measured on a pultruded profile that was manufactured by the technology of pulling from glass fibers and a polyester matrix. The...