Insulative wood materials templated by wet foams
Abstract: Insulative materials are lightweight structures that prevent heat transfer. Plastic foams and vitreous wools are the main materials currently used for insulation in construction, although...
Tailoring thermal resistance of porous materials with void filling for improved hydrogen adsorption
Abstract: Porous materials such as 5A molecular sieve (5A) display huge thermal resistance due to high porosity and lots of voids between grains that is negative to hydrogen isotope separation...
Exceptionally high energy storage density for seasonal thermochemical energy storage by encapsulation of calcium chloride into hydrophobic nanosilica capsules
Abstract: Thermochemical energy storage (TCES) in salt hydrates is a promising method for seasonal thermal energy storage. However, salt hydrates suffer from agglomeration and deliquescence...
Development of Rigid Polyurethane Foams Based on Kraft Lignin Polyol Obtained by Oxyalkylation Using Propylene Carbonate
Abstract: This study aimed to develop new rigid polyurethane foams (RPUFs) for thermal insulation based on kraft lignin, the main by-product of the pulp and paper industry. Crude lignin-based polyol...
High energy storage density titanium nitride-pentaerythritol solid–solid composite phase change materials for light-thermal-electric conversion
Abstract: To achieve the goal of carbon neutrality, efficient use of solar energy is feasible and imminent. The selection of phase change materials (PCMs) as energy storage media is an effective way...
Hygroscopic and cool boron nitride Nanosheets/Regenerated flax fiber material microstructure Dual-Cooling composite fabric
Abstract: Developing cooling textiles with unidirectional water transport performances and high thermal conductivities is essential for personal thermal and wet comfort in human activities. We report...
Thermal Conductivity, Mechanical Properties, and Thermal Properties of Polycarbonate Composite Materials Reinforced With Talc and Some Ceramic Fillers
Abstract: Polymers are widely used as insulating materials. However, a lot of effort has been made to improve their properties, especially their thermal conductivity. The goal is to create materials...
Comfort properties of special clothes worn by sufferers from atopic dermatitis
Abstract: This article investigates the performance of special knitwear made and recommended for sufferers of atopic dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis is a condition that causes dry, itchy and inflamed...
A sustainable biochar-based shape stable composite phase change material for thermal management of a lithium-ion battery system and hybrid neural network modeling
Abstract: Electric vehicles are gaining global popularity lately, and along with it, efficient battery thermal management systems (BTMS) are also gaining traction amongst the research community....