Article
Thermodynamics
Hongzhi Cui, Yang Zou, Haibin Yang, Xiaohua Bao
Summary: This study introduces a novel approach, fine aggregate polymerization, for the development of a thermal energy storage aggregate (TESA) using salt hydrate phase change material. The results reveal that reducing the particle size of the aggregate enhances both the energy storage capacity and compressive strength of the concrete. Additionally, the addition dosage of TESA positively impacts the energy storage density but negatively affects compressive strength.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Guijing Dou, Yahao Hu, Mengmiao Xu, Yiheng Sun, Hanyang Jiang, Guangjian Peng
Summary: The failure mode of microcapsule/epoxy composites is primarily due to the poor compatibility between microcapsules and epoxy resin, leading to microcapsule-matrix interface debonding. By employing a silane coupling agent to improve the performance of microcapsules and enhancing the microcapsule shell with TiO2 nano-reinforcements, the strength of the composite has been significantly improved.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Ali Yousefi, Waiching Tang, Mehrnoush Khavarian, Cheng Fang
Summary: This study developed a novel form-stable PCM cement composite and investigated the effects of two thermal conductive fillers on its thermal performance. The results showed that the composite had good thermal stability and improved heat transfer rate, leading to a significant reduction in indoor temperature.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Laura Boquera, J. Ramon Castro, Anna Laura Pisello, Claudia Fabiani, Antonella D'Alessandro, Filippo Ubertini, Luisa F. Cabeza
Summary: Concrete is a suitable material for thermal energy storage applications, with the thermal stability of cement paste being a key research focus. Ordinary Portland cement and calcium aluminate cement show different performance after thermal cycles at various temperatures.
SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Luigi Calabrese, Davide Palamara, Elpida Piperopoulos, Emanuela Mastronardo, Candida Milone, Edoardo Proverbio
Summary: LiCl is a salt hydrate with high energy storage density, but its hygroscopicity limits its application. In this study, a new macro-porous composite foam filled with LiCl was evaluated for low-temperature heat storage. By adjusting the salt hydrate content and optimizing the formulation, the composite foam achieved good hydration/dehydration performance and energy storage density. Considering factors such as sorption, manufacturing, service, and handling feasibility, this material is considered a potentially effective option for low-temperature thermal energy storage.
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE-ADVANCED MATERIALS AND DEVICES
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Giulia Fredi, Andrea Dorigato, Luca Fambri, Alessandro Pegoretti
Summary: This study proposes a multifunctional polymer-matrix composite to meet the high specific mechanical properties and thermal energy storage (TES) function requirements. By determining the conditions for effective mass saving and ranking different structural TES composites using a parameter called multifunctional efficiency, it is found that the potential mass saving is higher when the volume fraction of the reinforcement is kept constant.
Article
Forestry
Jiamin Wu, Yunyi Liang, Yingji Wu, Jianzhang Li, Jianxiong Lu, Su Shiung Lam, Mu. Naushad, Christian Sonne, Changlei Xia
Summary: A novel method for manufacturing transparent wood with increased wood content was reported. By partially impregnating and compressing the delignified wood, the transparency, thermal energy storage, and mechanical strength of the compressed transparent wood were significantly improved. This low-cost and sustainable product has great potential for applications in the building industry.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yan Han, Cancan Zhang, Yuting Wu, Yuanwei Lu
Summary: This study compared the performance of QNN mixed salt and Solar salt under thermal shock conditions. The results showed that QNN mixed salt has higher melting point, initial crystal temperature, and decomposition temperature, as well as higher specific heat and thermal conductivity compared to Solar salt.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mohammad Mehrali, Johan E. ten Elshof, Mina Shahi, Amirhoushang Mahmoudi
Summary: Solar radiation's intermittent nature offers a vast opportunity for phase change materials (PCMs) in solar driven applications. Incorporation of graphene nanoplatelets in PCMs can enhance energy storage capacity and fast charging and discharging rates, while reducing leakage and improving thermal conductivity.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ata Ur Rehman, Muhammad Zahir Shah, Shehla Rasheed, Wasim Afzal, Muhammad Arsalan, Habib Ur Rahman, Mati Ullah, Tianyu Zhao, Ihsan Ullah, Ala Ud Din, Saif Ullah, Rahim Shah, Muhammad Iqbal, Zheng Maosheng, Zheng-Hui Guan
Summary: This study prepared a composite heat storage material by impregnating magnesium sulfate and zinc sulfate into zeolites, showing significant improvements in dehydration enthalpy, water sorption, water resorption, and cycle stability compared to pure salt hydrates. Additionally, the water mass in the composites at 75% relative humidity was found to be significantly higher than at 55% RH.
ZEITSCHRIFT FUR PHYSIKALISCHE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY & CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Li Huang, Udo Piontek, Lulu Zhuang, Rongyue Zheng, Deqiu Zou
Summary: An electric radiator combined with salt hydrate-phase change material (PCM) storage was developed to replace existing coal burning systems for clean heating. The experiment results showed that the electric radiator had a high heat output and storage efficiency, and could be fully charged during off-peak hours.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
M. Q. Wu, S. Wu, Y. F. Cai, R. Z. Wang, T. X. Li
Summary: This comprehensive review focuses on the state-of-the-art and critical issues of advanced form-stable phase change composites (PCCs), including their preparation, thermal performance, and applications. Different preparation methods and thermal performances of metal, carbon, and ceramic-based PCCs are analyzed and compared systematically, while also summarizing the versatile applications of PCCs in energy harvesting, thermal storage, and thermal management. Future outlooks and prospects associated with the development of PCCs for high energy density and power density are highlighted.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Yi Yang, Jing Cao
Summary: This study investigated the interfacial heat transfer behaviors between graphene-based filler and cement matrix using molecular dynamics simulation, finding that the oxygen concentration plays a crucial role in enhancing the phonon transfer efficiency at the interface zone. The type of filler, such as GO-hydroxyl and GO-epoxy, also affects the interfacial thermal conductance. High oxygen concentration GO can improve both mechanical and thermal properties of cement-based materials.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Anirban Chakraborty, Sophia Ahmed, Patrick Shamberger, Choongho Yu
Summary: Commercial thermal energy storage (TES) systems require reliable thermal performance throughout their lifetime. In this study, it was found that the thermal stability of PCM composites can be degraded by the formation of large crystals during the freezing cycle. However, the use of CMC can retain thermal contacts by forming small PCM crystal networks, stabilizing the thermal conductivity.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Prakhar Dixit, Vennapusa Jagadeeswara Reddy, Sumit Parvate, Apoorv Balwani, Jitendra Singh, Tushar Kanti Maiti, Aravind Dasari, Sujay Chattopadhyay
Summary: This article discusses the potential of phase change materials as thermal energy storage materials. It analyzes the current status, commercial requirements, and performance improvements of salt hydrate phase change materials. Compared to organic phase change materials, salt hydrate phase change materials have better performance and a more sustainable supply. However, there are still limitations that need to be addressed through further research. Shape stabilized composites are considered as an effective strategy to improve the performance properties of salt hydrate phase change materials.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Xiaojian Gao, Junyi Zhang, Yue Su
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hui Wang, Junzhe Liu, Xiaojian Gao, Yushun Li, Jianming Cai, Jianming Wang
MATERIALS RESEARCH EXPRESS
(2019)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Huanghuang Huang, Xiaojian Gao, Ailian Zhang
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2019)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Huan Ye, Xiaojian Gao, Linchun Zhang
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2019)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Huanghuang Huang, Xiaojian Gao, Di Jia
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2019)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ling Qin, Xiaojian Gao
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Cheng Ju, Yushi Liu, Zhenyun Yu, Yingzi Yang
ADVANCES IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2019)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Bei He, Mingjun Xie, Zhengwu Jiang, Cong Zhang, Xinping Zhu
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yushi Liu, Kunyang Yu, Mingjun Xie, Shuang Lu, Yingzi Yang, Hui Wang, Hanxi Jia
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Qiang Ren, Zhiyong Zeng, Mingjun Xie, Zhengwu Jiang
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Qiang Ren, Mingjun Xie, Xinping Zhu, Yi Zhang, Zhengwu Jiang
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2020)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Mingjun Xie, Yijin Zhong, Zheng Li, Fanghua Lei, Zhengwu Jiang
Summary: The length of alkyl chain in silanes affects the hydration process and mechanical properties of cement, with shorter chain resulting in stronger retardation of hydration. Changes in porosity due to silane incorporation may also contribute to the decrease in mechanical properties. Additionally, SEM images reveal the formation of fiber-like needle products on the surface of hydrated cement, which are likely composed of specific types of silanes produced from the reaction between calcium hydroxide and silane.
CEMENT & CONCRETE COMPOSITES
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Kunyang Yu, Yushi Liu, Minjie Jia, Yingzi Yang
Summary: The study identified the high-value utility of rice husk ash (RHA) for encapsulating paraffin, improving adsorption capacity and enhancing heat storage capacity of the composite material. The composite phase change material exhibited excellent solar-to-thermal conversion and thermal cycling reliability.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Kunyang Yu, Yong Huang, Bo Jin, Yushi Liu
Summary: The study successfully prepared thermal energy storage cement mortars with excellent thermal performance by incorporating DSP/CNF-EG, which increased the porosity and damping properties of the cement mortar while meeting the strength requirements of building structures. The introduction of DSP/CNF-EG also endowed the cement mortar with outstanding thermal energy storage capacity.
ADVANCES IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lei Cui, Xiaojian Gao, Meiyan Hang, Tiefeng Chen
Summary: A multi-component corrosion inhibitor composed of organic and inorganic substances was developed and compared with other inhibitors. The results showed that the multi-component corrosion inhibitor had better corrosion resistance after 60 days of immersion. The mechanism of adsorption and oxidation-reduction reactions were analyzed, and a new concept of a multi-functional protective film was proposed.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Hai Zhao, Puzhen Gao, Xiaochang Li, Ruifeng Tian, Hongyang Wei, Sichao Tan
Summary: This study numerically investigates the interaction between flow-induced vibration and forced convection heat transfer in a tube bundle. The results show that the impact of flow-induced vibration on heat transfer varies in different flow velocity regions.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Rohit Chintala, Jon Winkler, Sugirdhalakshmi Ramaraj, Xin Jin
Summary: The current state of fault detection and diagnosis for residential air-conditioning systems is expensive and not suitable for widespread implementation. This paper proposes a cost-effective solution by introducing an automated fault detection algorithm as a screening step before more expensive tests can be conducted. The algorithm uses home thermostats and local weather information to identify thermodynamic parameters and detect high-impact air-conditioning faults.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
A. Azimi, N. Basiri, M. Eslami
Summary: This paper presents a novel optimization algorithm for improving the water-film cooling system of photovoltaic panels, resulting in a significant increase in net energy generation.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Duc-Thuan Phung, Chin-Hsiang Cheng
Summary: In this study, a novel CFDMD model is used to analyze and investigate the behavior of thermal-lag engines (TLE). The study shows that the CFDMD model effectively captures the thermodynamic behavior of the working gas and the dynamic behavior of the engine mechanism. Additionally, the study explores the temporal evolution of engine speed and the influence of various parameters on shaft power and brake thermal efficiency. The research also reveals the existence of a thermal-lag phenomenon in TLE.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Haiying Yang, Yinjie Shen, Lin Li, Yichen Pan, Ping Yang
Summary: The purpose of this article is to find a measure to improve the interfacial thermal transfer of graphene/silicon heterojunction. Through molecular dynamics simulation, it is found that surface modification can significantly reduce the thermal resistance, thereby improving the thermal conductivity of the graphene/silicon interface.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Qiong Wu, Yancheng Wang, Haonan Zhou, Xingye Qiu, Deqing Mei
Summary: This article introduces a visible methanol steam reforming microreactor, which uses an optical crystal as an observation window and measures the reaction temperature in real-time using infrared thermography. The results show that under lower oxygen to carbon ratio conditions, the microreactor has a higher heating rate and a stable gradient in temperature distribution.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
Review
Thermodynamics
Giulia Manco, Umberto Tesio, Elisa Guelpa, Vittorio Verda
Summary: In the past decade, there has been a growing interest in studying energy systems for the combined management of power vectors. Most of the published works focus on finding the optimal design and operations of Multi Energy Systems (MES). However, for newcomers to this field, understanding how to achieve the desired optimization details while controlling computational expenses can be challenging and time-consuming. This paper presents a novel approach to analyzing the existing literature on MES, with the aim of guiding practical development of MES optimization. Through the discussion of six case studies, the authors provide a mathematical formulation as a reference for building the model and emphasize the impact of different aspects on the problem nature and solver selection. In addition, the paper also discusses the different approaches used in the literature for incorporating thermal networks and storage in the optimization of multi-energy systems.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Xuepeng Yuan, Caiman Yan, Yunxian Huang, Yong Tang, Shiwei Zhang, Gong Chen
Summary: In this study, a multi-scale microgroove wick (MSMGW) was developed by laser irradiation, which demonstrated superior capillary performance. The surface morphology and performance of the wick were affected by laser scan pitch, laser power, repetition frequency, and scanning speed. The MSMGW showed optimal capillary performance in alumina material and DI water as the working fluid.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Maofei Mei, Feng Hu, Chong Han
Summary: This paper proposes an effective local search method based on detection of droplet boundaries for understanding the dynamic process of droplet growth during dropwise condensation. The method is validated by comparing with experimental data. The present simulation provides an effective approach to more accurately predict the nucleation site density in future studies.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Rahul Kumar Sharma, Ashish Kumar, Dibakar Rakshit
Summary: The study explores the use of phase change materials (PCM) as a retrofit with Heating Ventilation and Air-conditioning systems (HVAC) to reduce energy consumption and improve air quality. By incorporating PCM with specific thickness and fin configurations, significant energy savings can be achieved in comparison to standard HVAC systems utilizing R134a. This research provides policymakers with energy-efficient and sustainable solutions for HVAC systems to combat climate change.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Zhenhua Ren, Xiangjin Meng, Xingang Qi, Hui Jin, Yunan Chen, Bin Chen, Liejin Guo
Summary: This paper investigates the heat transfer mechanism and factors influencing thermal radiation in the process of supercritical water gasification (SCWG) of coal, and proposes a comprehensive numerical model to simulate the process. Experimental validation results show that thermal radiation accounts for a significant proportion of the total heat exchange in the reactor and a large amount of radiant energy exists in the important spectral range of supercritical water. Enhancing radiative heat transfer can effectively increase the temperature of the reaction medium and the gasification rate.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Mauro Abela, Mauro Mameli, Sauro Filippeschi, Brent S. Taft
Summary: Pulsating Heat Pipes (PHP) are passive two-phase heat transfer devices with a simple structure and high heat transfer capabilities. The actual unpredictability of their dynamic behavior during startup and thermal crisis hinders their large-scale application. An experimental apparatus is designed to investigate these phenomena systematically. The results show that increasing the number of evaporator sections and condenser temperature improves the performance of PHP. The condenser temperature also affects the initial liquid phase distribution and startup time.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Ke Gan, Ruilian Li, Yi Zheng, Hui Xu, Ying Gao, Jiajie Qian, Ziming Wei, Bin Kong, Hong Zhang
Summary: A 3-dimensional enhanced heat pipe radiator has been developed to improve heat dissipation and temperature uniformity in cooling high-power electronic components. Experimental results show that the radiator has superior heat transfer performance compared to a conventional aluminum fin radiator under different heating powers and wind speed conditions.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Xinyi Zhang, Shuzhong Wang, Daihui Jiang, Zhiqiang Wu
Summary: This study focuses on recovering waste heat from blast furnace slag using dry centrifugal pelletizing technology. A comprehensive two-dimensional model was developed to analyze heat transfer dynamics and investigate factors influencing heat exchange efficiency. The findings have important implications for optimizing waste heat recovery and ensuring safe operations.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Xincheng Wu, An Zou, Qiang Zhang, Zhaoguang Wang
Summary: The boosting heat generation rate of high-performance processors is challenging traditional cooling techniques. This study proposes a combined design of active jet intermittency and passive surface modification to enhance heat transfer.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
