Evaluation of durability of alumina, silicon carbide and siliconized silicon carbide foams as absorber materials for concentrated solar power applications
Abstract: Absorber material in solar thermal power plants, transfers heat energy from concentrated solar light to the working fluid inside the receiver. Several material properties such as maximum...
Research on Thermal Response Behavior of the Intumescent Coating at High Temperature: An Experimental and Numerical Study
Abstract: Intumescent coating is able to provide effective fire protection with both practicality and aesthetics. In this study, expansion performance and thermal physical property experiments are...
Ultrawideband Antenna Systems Embedded into a Load Bearing Wall for Connected Buildings
Abstract: The importance of indoor mobile connectivity has increased during the last years, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. In contrast, new energy-efficient buildings contain structures...
Enhanced Performance Coolants (EPC) Benchtop and Simulated Service Test Report
Abstract: As of 2022, U.S. Army engine coolant is governed by Commercial Item Description (CID) A-A-52624A, which mandates the use of antiquated conventional, supplemental coolant additive (SCA)...
Multifunctional Carbon-Based Hybrid Foams for Shape-Stabilization of Phase Change Materials, Thermal Energy Storage, and Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Functions
Abstract: Carbon-red mud foam/paraffin hybrid materials were prepared and studied for their thermal energy storage and electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding properties. The host matrices were...
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...