Carbonized coffee-based 3D polymeric xerogels for freshwater recovery by solar steam generation
Interfacial solar steam generation is a promising technology for freshwater recovery from seawater desalination and water purification. Herein, is presented an eco-friendly, three-dimensional (3D)...
Development of Graded Thermal Effusivity Polymer Nanocomposite for Heat Management System
A in situ method is presented for fabricating graded thermal effusivity polymer nanocomposites within a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) matrix, integrating crosslinking agent glutaraldehyde (GA), graphene...
Silicon oxycarbide composites reinforced with silicon nitride and in situ formed silicon carbide
Dense SiOC-Si3N4 composites have been obtained employing mixtures with 10 % of Si3N4 (SN10) or 5 % Si3N4- and an extra amount of carbon-5 % carbon nanofibers- (SN5N5) using spark plasma...
Preparation, characterization, and experimental investigation of novel composite phase change material for thermal management applications
In this paper, a novel composite phase change material (CPCM) is prepared with inorganic PCM through impregnation and dispersion method which can be used for thermal management applications....
Radially and Axially Oriented Ammonium Alginate Aerogels Modified with Clay/Tannic Acid and Crosslinked with Glutaraldehyde
Lightweight materials that combine high mechanical strength, insulation, and fire resistance are of great interest to many industries. This work explores the properties of environmentally friendly...
In vivo measurement of intrinsic thermal conductivity of living blood-perfused tissue
Understanding the intrinsic thermal transport behavior of living blood-perfused tissue is essential in applications that require predicting the correct thermoregulation behavior of humans,...
Through-thickness thermal conductivity characterisation of dry carbon fibre fabric
For high-fidelity simulation of heat transfer responses during various composite manufacturing processes involving heat, thermal conductivity (TC) of dry carbon weaves is essential. In this paper,...
Preparation and Properties of a Composite Carbon Foam as Energy Storage and EMI Shield Additive for Advanced Cement and Gypsum Boards
This article explores the cutting-edge advancement of gypsum and cement building boards infused with shape-stabilized n-octadecane, an organic phase change material (PCM). The primary focus is on...
Thermal Effusivity Assessment of Sportswear Fabrics in the Dry State: Stacked and Air-Hoop Methods
In recent years, thermal effusivity, a property that describes the warm or cool touch perception, has gained significant attention in the apparel industry as it contributes to human...