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Thermodynamics
Imtiaz Ali Laghari, A. K. Pandey, M. Samykano, Belqasem Aljafari, K. Kadirgama, Kamal Sharma, V. V. Tyagi
Summary: Solar energy is a plentiful renewable energy source that can meet the growing demand. Thermal energy storage using phase change material (PCM) is a promising technique, but PCM's low thermal conductivity limits its use. Enhancing thermal conductivity with nanomaterials, such as graphene nanoparticles, is a solution to overcome this issue.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2023)
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Energy & Fuels
R. Bharathiraja, T. Ramkumar, M. Selvakumar
Summary: The purpose of this research is to improve the thermal energy storage properties of paraffin wax by adding nanoparticles, such as Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTs) and nano SiO2. The results showed that dispersing nanoparticles in paraffin wax can significantly enhance the thermal conductivity of the composite and lower the melting and solidification temperatures of the wax.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
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Thermodynamics
Sreedevi Paramparambath, Muni Raj Maurya, Mohammad Talal Houkan, John-John Cabibihan, Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni
Summary: Paraffin wax, a commonly used phase-change material, has limitations in energy storage applications due to its low thermal conductivity. In this study, graphite and graphite-hydrogel were added to enhance the thermal conductivity and heat release properties of paraffin wax. The synthesized wax-graphite-hydrogel composite demonstrated significantly improved thermal conductivity and the potential to decrease the working temperature of semiconductor devices.
CASE STUDIES IN THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
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Energy & Fuels
Svetlana N. Gorbacheva, Veronika V. Makarova, Sergey O. Ilyin
Summary: This study considered using hydrophobic nano-sized silicon dioxide as a stabilizer to obtain stable dispersions of graphite in paraffin wax, and investigated the joint influence of silica and graphite fillers on the ability of paraffin wax to accumulate and conduct heat.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2021)
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Energy & Fuels
Kin Yuen Leong, Syafawati Hasbi, K. Z. Ku Ahmad, Norazrina Mat Jali, Hwai Chyuan Ong, M. F. Md Din
Summary: This study investigates the effect of different weights of multi-walled carbon nanotubes and various surfactants on the thermal conductivity and thermal performance of paraffin wax. The results show that adding 0.06 wt% of multi-walled carbon nanotubes without surfactant can significantly enhance the thermal conductivity of paraffin wax.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
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Thermodynamics
A. S. Sathishkumar, K. Arun Balasubramanian, T. Ramkumar
Summary: The research article investigates the impact of hybrid composite powders of multi-wall carbon nanotube (MWCNT) and nano-boron nitride (NBN) on the thermal properties of paraffin wax for thermal storage applications. Various phase change material (PCM) samples were prepared and evaluated for physical and thermal properties. The results show that the addition of MWCNT and NBN enhances the thermal conductivity of paraffin wax, but also affects its degradation and solidification temperatures. Increasing the mass % of MWCNT and NBN lowers the melting point but increases the solidification temperature of paraffin wax. This research highlights the significant improvement in thermal properties of paraffin wax with the inclusion of composite powders (MWCNT and NBN).
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2023)
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Energy & Fuels
R. Harish
Summary: This study numerically investigates the thermo-magnetic turbulent convection induced melting of nanoenriched paraffin wax dispersed with hybrid magnetic nanoparticle pairs. The dispersion of hybrid nanoparticle pairs enhances the melting fraction and average Nusselt number of paraffin wax. The natural convection induced melting generates quadruplet thermal plume patterns.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
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Mechanics
Xiaopeng Han, Ying Huang, Xuanyi Peng, Xiaogang Gao, Tiehu Li, Panbo Liu
Summary: The study successfully fabricated aluminum matrix composites with exceptional performance, including graphite flakes and graphene-coated copper networks, showing good thermal conductivity and low coefficient of thermal expansion.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2021)
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Thermodynamics
M. W. Boomstra, M. W. J. van Asseldonk, B. J. Geurts, V. M. Nazarychev, A. V. Lyulin
Summary: Paraffin waxes are phase change materials with potential applications. However, their low thermal conductivity hampers their use in heat batteries. This study investigates the effects of polydispersity and branching on the thermal conductivity of paraffin waxes using molecular dynamics simulations, providing insights for designing hybrid materials with improved properties.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2022)
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Materials Science, Composites
Lei Kang, Liucheng Ren, Hongyu Niu, Ruicong Lv, Haichang Guo, Shulin Bai
Summary: Phase change materials (PCMs) have great potential in passive thermal regulation and energy storage due to their high latent heat capacity. However, leakage and low thermal conductivity are obstacles for their application. In this study, paraffin@silicon dioxide microcapsules/graphene sheets/silicone rubber composite materials were prepared to improve thermal conductivity and prevent leakage. The obtained composite materials showed enhanced thermal conductivity and significantly reduced the temperature of a lithium-ion battery during high discharge rate.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Thermodynamics
Nasser A. Habib, Ali J. Ali, Miqdam T. Chaichan, Mays Kareem
Summary: This study utilized single wall carbon nanotubes added to paraffin wax to form a nanocomposite, enhancing the performance of a solar air heater by improving its thermophysical properties and increasing stored thermal energy by 20.7% to 21.2% compared to pure paraffin. Practical tests confirmed the feasibility of using this proposed air heater in Iraqi weather conditions.
THERMAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PROGRESS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Yingjie Zhan, Bingfei Nan, Xiaole Zheng, Mangeng Lu, Jun Shi, Kun Wu
Summary: Inspired by traditional Chinese cuisine Ma Lao, a novel organic inorganic hybrid thermal conductive chain was prepared by depositing silver nanoparticles on the surface of aramid nanofiber (ANF@Ag). MXene/ANF@Ag nanocomposite films with different MXene concentrations were also prepared. The nanocomposite film exhibited excellent flame retardant properties, high thermal conductivity, and the ability to convert toxic gases into non-toxic carbon dioxide.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
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Energy & Fuels
Mulan Mu, Tony McNally
Summary: By incorporating MWCNTs into SSPCMs, the thermal conductivity and mechanical properties were improved, enhancing the potential applications of SSPCMs in the field of building construction.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sajid Hussain, Nadezda Kongi, Alexey Treshchalov, Tauno Kahro, Mihkel Raehn, Maido Merisalu, Aile Tamm, Vaino Sammelselg, Kaido Tammeveski
Summary: In this study, the ORR activity and stability of Pt catalysts deposited on graphene-coated alumina nanofibres were investigated. The Pt/GCNF catalyst showed higher activity and durability compared to commercial Pt/C, indicating its potential as a promising material for fuel cell applications.
NANOSCALE ADVANCES
(2021)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yifei Xie, Yongping Yang, Yu Liu, Shitao Wang, Xuexia Guo, Hai Wang, Dapeng Cao
Summary: Paraffin, HDPE, and EG were used to prepare composite PCMs. The introduction of HDPE packaging effectively prevented paraffin leakage, while EG significantly improved the heat transfer rate. Through optimization, PCM10-5 showed the best performance with a thermal conductivity of 0.641 W/(m center dot K) and high thermal storage stability.
ADVANCED COMPOSITES AND HYBRID MATERIALS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wen Luo, Yiyu Feng, Chengqun Qin, Man Li, Shipei Li, Chen Cao, Peng Long, Enzuo Liu, Wenping Hu, Katsumi Yoshino, Wei Feng
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Chemistry, Physical
Chengqun Qin, Yiyu Feng, Wen Luo, Chen Cao, Wenping Hu, Wei Feng
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2015)
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Chemistry, Physical
Wen Luo, Yiyu Feng, Chen Cao, Man Li, Enzuo Liu, Shipei Li, Chengqun Qin, Wenping Hu, Wei Feng
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2015)
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Thermodynamics
Jin Huang, Yan Jiang, Jie Wang, Chunhai Li, Wen Luo
THERMOCHIMICA ACTA
(2017)
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Chemistry, Physical
Yanjun Chen, Wen Luo, Yifeng Wang, Chong Sun, Mei Han, Chaocan Zhang
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2012)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Chaoyu Chen, Zhuojin Xie, Ya Feng, Hemian Yi, Aiji Liang, Shaolong He, Daixiang Mou, Junfeng He, Yingying Peng, Xu Liu, Yan Liu, Lin Zhao, Guodong Liu, Xiaoli Dong, Jun Zhang, Li Yu, Xiaoyang Wang, Qinjun Peng, Zhimin Wang, Shenjin Zhang, Feng Yang, Chuangtian Chen, Zuyan Xu, X. J. Zhou
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2013)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wei Feng, Chengqun Qin, Yongtao Shen, Yu Li, Wen Luo, Haoran An, Yiyu Feng
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2014)
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Energy & Fuels
Yan Jiang, Jin Huang, Wei Feng, Xi Zhao, Ting Wang, Chunhai Li, Wen Luo
SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS
(2019)
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Energy & Fuels
Wen Luo, Fengqi He, Qiqiu Huang, Xinxi Li, Guoqing Zhang, Zhaoda Zhong
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2019)
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Chemistry, Physical
Wen Luo, Long Liu, Xinxi Li, Jianlin Yu, Chenhui Fang
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2019)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Long Liu, Xinxi Li, Guoqing Zhang, Zengyao Zhang, Chenhui Fang, Hong Ma, Wen Luo, Zhongyun Liu
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Engineering, Mechanical
Qingtai Xiao, Wen Luo, Junwei Huang, Jianxin Xu, Hua Wang
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART C-JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(2020)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xinxi Li, Binghe Zheng, Long Liu, Guoqing Zhang, Zhongyun Liu, Wen Luo
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Chemistry, Physical
Wen Luo, Chenhui Fang, Xiaofeng Zhang, Jiaxing Liu, Hong Ma, Guoqing Zhang, Zhongyun Liu, Xinxi Li
Summary: A facile strategy to obtain a silicon-based composite material covered with carbon nanosheet templates was proposed, resulting in enhanced electrolyte transfer and long-term stability, making it suitable for use as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries. This work provides a templated idea for long-term stable LIBs.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)