Multi-crosslinked, ecofriendly flame-retardant starch-based composite aerogels with high compression-resistance
Abstract: To achieve ecofriendly aerogels with high mechanics and fire resistance, naturally-occurring pea starch was employed as the major substrate, and starch-based composite aerogels were...
Production and properties of epoxy matrix composite reinforced with hollow silica nanospheres (HSN): mechanical, thermal insulation, and sound insulation properties
Abstract: Hollow silica nanospheres (HSNs) have superior properties such as low density, low dielectric constant, low thermal conductivity, good sound absorption, dispersibility, fluidity, and...
Light transmitting glass fiber reinforced cementitious composite containing microencapsulated phase change material for thermal energy saving
Abstract: The energy utilization for artificial lighting, cooling, heating, and air conditioning in buildings results in the release of greenhouse gases and causes climate crises. In this regard, a...
Accelerated testing methods to analyse long term stability of a Phase Change Material under the combined effect of shear stress and thermal cycling
Abstract: The long-term stability of a Phase Change Material (PCM) is a key point for its selection in energy storage devices. This work studies the suitability of a commercial paraffin wax in an...
The influence of addition of carbon nanotube and graphene platelets on characteristics of carbon/basalt fiber reinforced intra-ply hybrid composites
Abstract: In this study, effects of addition of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and graphene platelets (GPLs) on characteristics of carbon/basalt fiber reinforced intra-ply hybrid composites were...
Thermo‐mechanical properties of flexible and rigid polyurethane (PU)/Cu composites
Abstract: In this article, flexible and rigid polyurethane (PU)/copper (Cu) composites are prepared via a simple and cost-effective solution casting process. The filler dispersion and chemical...
Preparation of Graphene-Based Hydrogel Thermal Interface Materials with Excellent Heat Dissipation and Mechanical Properties
Abstract: Heat dissipation has become an essential factor affecting the performance and operating life of electronic devices as the development of modern electronic devices continues to miniaturize...
Glass-ceramic foams produced from zeolite-poor rock (Tokaj)
Abstract: This study evaluated the possibility of producing innovative glass-ceramic foams from zeolite-poor rock (Tokaj, Hungary) using alkali-activation and reactive sintering techniques. The...
Synergistic improvement of thermal transport properties for thermoplastic composites containing mixed alumina and graphene fillers
Abstract: In this work, a novel approach was developed for obtaining a strong three-dimensional network of heat conducting path by filling alumina (Al2O3) and graphene sheets (GR) into...