Organic thermoelectric materials and devices based on p- and n-type poly(metal 1,1,2,2-ethenetetrathiolate)s
Abstract: A series of metal coordination polymers containing 1,1,2,2-ethenetetrathiolate (ett) linking bridge (poly[Ax(M-ett)]) are synthesized. The Seebeck coefficients of these conducting materials...
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...
Deformable thermoelectric sponge based on layer-by-layer self-assembled transition metal dichalcogenide nanosheets for powering electronic skin
Abstract: In this study, we fabricated mechanically deformable thermoelectric sponges comprising transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) and polyethyleneimine (PEI) through a layer-by-layer (LBL)...
Large-scale production of boron nitride nanosheets-based epoxy nanocomposites with ultrahigh through-plane thermal conductivity for electronic encapsulation
Abstract: Recent advances in two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials have generated great interest in the investigations of these materials for wide ranging applications in the micro- to nano-scale...
Experimental and computational analysis of packed-bed thermal energy storage tank designed for adiabatic compressed air energy storage system
Abstract: The growing importance of decarbonization and renewable energy sources to national power systems has brought about a need to implement large-scale energy storage technology. Adiabatic...
Temperature adjustable thermal conductivity and thermal contact resistance for liquid metal/paraffin/olefin block copolymer interface material
Abstract: The adjustable thermal conductivity and thermal contact resistance are the key ways to realize efficient thermal management of electronic devices. In this work, a low melting-point...
Innovations in Thermal Conductivity Component Testing for Electronics and Battery Thermal Management
The following keynote presentation took place at the Advancements in Thermal Management Conference in August 2020.
Poor thermal management generally results in weaker product performance, a...
Methods for measuring the effective thermal conductivity of metal hydride beds: A review
The effective thermal conductivity of metal hydride beds is a crucial parameter for metal hydride reactor design. In this review, methods and principles for the measurement of the effective thermal...