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Effect of filler size on thermophysical and electrical behavior of nanocomposites based on expanded graphite nanoparticles filled in low-density polyethylene matrix
(2013 , Article)
Various aspects of electrical and thermophysical properties of nanocomposites based on low-density polyethylene matrix filled with nanostructuralized expanded graphite (EG) and standard, microsized graphite are presented ...
Thermal properties of smart microencapsulated paraffin/plaster composites for the thermal regulation of buildings
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2015 , Article)
Smart plaster composites were manufactured by mixing plaster with different amounts of Micronal? DS5001X microcapsules containing a paraffin mixture with a melting point of 26 �C to develop new construction materials with ...
Unconventional experimental technologies available for phase change materials (PCM) characterization. Part 1. Thermophysical properties
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2015 , Article)
The use of thermal energy storage by phase change materials (PCM) is increasing in interest for building applications. For the deployment of the technology, appropriate characterization of PCM and hybrid PCM is essential, ...
Heat transfer performance of paraffin wax based phase change materials applicable in building industry
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2016 , Article)
Thermal characterization of phase change materials (PCMs) compose of linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), paraffin wax (W) with a melting point of 25 °C, and expanded graphite (EG), that are highly effective in thermal ...
Thermal properties of phase-change materials based on high-density polyethylene filled with micro-encapsulated paraffin wax for thermal energy storage
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2015 , Article)
Microcapsules consisting of paraffin wax cores with a melting point of approximately 42 °C and a melamine-formaldehyde resin shell were synthesized using in situ polymerization. These microcapsules have a uniform distribution ...
Positive influence of expanded graphite on the physical behavior of phase change materials based on linear low-density polyethylene and paraffin wax
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2015 , Article)
The preparation of Phase Change Materials (PCM) with improved thermal conductivity, based on linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), paraffin wax with a melting point of approximately 42 °C and expanded graphite as well ...
Investigation on effective thermal conductivity and relative viscosity of cellulose nanocrystal as a nanofluidic thermal transport through a combined experimental - Statistical approach by using Response Surface Methodology
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Elsevier
, 2017 , Article)
Combined experimental-statistical approach for effective thermal conductivity and relative viscosity determination were investigated in this present study. Nanofluid used was dispersion of novel nanomaterial Cellulose ...
Thermophysical properties measurement of nano cellulose in ethylene glycol/water
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Elsevier
, 2017 , Article)
Nanofluids are the suspensions of solid nanoparticles in the liquids as base fluids. They have been the latest engineering material among the investigators as they exhibit promising enhanced thermal properties and many ...
Melt processing and properties of linear low density polyethylene-graphene nanoplatelet composites
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2016 , Article)
Composites of Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) and Graphene Nanoplatelets (GNPs) were processed using a twin screw extruder under different extrusion conditions. The effects of screw speed, feeder speed and GNP ...
Innovative method of metal coating of microcapsules containing phase change materials
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2016 , Article)
Microencapsulation of phase change materials (PCMs) is needed to prevent PCM leaking during melting. However, the low thermal conductivity of the microcapsules shell limits their applications. To enhance thermal conductivity ...