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View article: Microscopic Insight into Knudsen and Electromagnetic Effects on Thermal Conductivity of Closed Mesoporous Metal Gels
Microscopic Insight into Knudsen and Electromagnetic Effects on Thermal Conductivity of Closed Mesoporous Metal Gels Open
Accurate thermal characterization of closed mesoporous metal gels is vital for high-temperature uses, yet microscale effects often ignored in macroscopic models significantly impact heat transfer. This study introduces a new predictive met…
View article: Atomic armor for thermal stability in nanoporous structures
Atomic armor for thermal stability in nanoporous structures Open
Nanoporous structures play a critical role in a wide range of applications, including catalysis, thermoelectrics, energy storage, gas adsorption, and thermal insulation. However, their thermal instability remains a persistent challenge. In…
View article: An analytical framework for regional integration development in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area urban agglomeration using fuzzy clustering
An analytical framework for regional integration development in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area urban agglomeration using fuzzy clustering Open
The Greater Bay Area (GBA), which comprises Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao, has issues in collaboration, resource distribution, and work division. Lack of an adequate municipal cooperation plan may lead to inefficiencies, overlapping duti…
View article: Impact of dust composition on parabolic trough concentrator performance across diverse regions
Impact of dust composition on parabolic trough concentrator performance across diverse regions Open
View article: Precision Solar Spectrum Filtering in Aerogel Windows via Synergistic ITO-Ag Nanoparticle Doping for Hot-Climate Energy Efficiency
Precision Solar Spectrum Filtering in Aerogel Windows via Synergistic ITO-Ag Nanoparticle Doping for Hot-Climate Energy Efficiency Open
Windows are a major contributor to energy loss in buildings, particularly in hot climates where solar radiation heat gain significantly increases cooling demand. An ideal energy-efficient window must maintain high visible light transmittan…
View article: Tensile Resistance and Fracture Mechanisms of Silica Aerogels Reinforced by Nanotube–Graphene Hybrid Networks
Tensile Resistance and Fracture Mechanisms of Silica Aerogels Reinforced by Nanotube–Graphene Hybrid Networks Open
Despite their outstanding thermal insulation and ultralight structure, silica aerogels suffer from inherent mechanical fragility, making the investigation of their mechanical behavior crucial for expanding their practical utility in advanc…
View article: Fractal-Based Thermal Conductivity Prediction Modeling for Closed Mesoporous Polymer Gels
Fractal-Based Thermal Conductivity Prediction Modeling for Closed Mesoporous Polymer Gels Open
The closed mesoporous polymer gels have garnered significant attention as advanced thermal insulation materials due to their superior lightweight characteristics and excellent thermal management capabilities. To accurately predict their th…
View article: Improved Prediction of Elastic Modulus for Carbon-Based Aerogels Using Power-Scaling Model
Improved Prediction of Elastic Modulus for Carbon-Based Aerogels Using Power-Scaling Model Open
The mechanical stability of carbon aerogels, particularly their thermal insulation performance, is closely linked to their elastic modulus. This property plays a crucial role in determining the material’s overall mechanical stability. The …
View article: Theoretical evaluation of the realizable power conversion efficiency and the possible scheme for hole-transport-layer-free carbon-cathode CsPbI<sub>2</sub>Br solar cells
Theoretical evaluation of the realizable power conversion efficiency and the possible scheme for hole-transport-layer-free carbon-cathode CsPbI<sub>2</sub>Br solar cells Open
Hole-transport-layer (HTL)-free carbon-cathode CsPbI 2 Br solar cells have gained notable attention because of the good balance between light absorption and improved stability, as well as the cost advantage. However, the power conversion e…
View article: The potential of radiative cooling enhanced photovoltaic systems in China
The potential of radiative cooling enhanced photovoltaic systems in China Open
Soaring solar cell temperature hindered photovoltaic (PV) efficiency, but a novel radiative cooling (RC) cover developed in this study offered a cost-effective solution. Using a randomly particle-doping structure, the radiative cooling cov…
View article: Droplet Self-Driven Characteristics on Wedge-Shaped Surface with Composite Gradients: A Molecular Dynamics Study
Droplet Self-Driven Characteristics on Wedge-Shaped Surface with Composite Gradients: A Molecular Dynamics Study Open
The self-driven behavior of droplets on a functionalized surface, coupled with wetting gradient and wedge patterns, is systematically investigated using molecular dynamics (MD) simulations.The effects of key factors, including wedge angle,…
View article: Molecular Dynamics Study on Hydrothermal Response of PNIPAM: From Single Chain to Cross-Linked Polymer
Molecular Dynamics Study on Hydrothermal Response of PNIPAM: From Single Chain to Cross-Linked Polymer Open
View article: Droplet Condensation and Transport Properties on Multiple Composite Surface: A Molecular Dynamics Study
Droplet Condensation and Transport Properties on Multiple Composite Surface: A Molecular Dynamics Study Open
To investigate the microscopic mechanism underlying the influence of surface-chemical gradient on heat and mass recovery, a molecular dynamics model including droplet condensation and transport process has been developed to examine heat an…
View article: Enhancing PV Efficiency through Scalable Radiant Cooling with Optimized Randomly Doped Particle Structures
Enhancing PV Efficiency through Scalable Radiant Cooling with Optimized Randomly Doped Particle Structures Open
Solar energy is a critical resource in the fight against climate change, yet a significant portion of solar radiation is dissipated as heat in photovoltaic (PV) systems, impairing their performance.Conventional solar cell cooling technolog…
View article: Numerical study on the effect of thermal pad on enhancing interfacial heat transfer considering thermal contact resistance
Numerical study on the effect of thermal pad on enhancing interfacial heat transfer considering thermal contact resistance Open
In this paper, a 3D numerical model was established to investigate the effect of thermal pad on enhancing heat transfer of rough contact interfaces. The model is a sandwich structure and it includes chip, thermal pad and heat sink. The res…
View article: Heat Transfer Performance of Gel Foam Layer with Nanoparticles Doping under a Radiative Heat Flux
Heat Transfer Performance of Gel Foam Layer with Nanoparticles Doping under a Radiative Heat Flux Open
The risk of fire in the chemical industry’s production process is fatal. Gel foam has been widely employed in petroleum storage tanks, oil pools, and other petrochemical equipment for fire extinguishing and thermal protection. Recently, na…
View article: Structure Design of Polymer-Based Films for Passive Daytime Radiative Cooling
Structure Design of Polymer-Based Films for Passive Daytime Radiative Cooling Open
Passive daytime radiative cooling (PDRC), a cooling method that needs no additional energy, has become increasingly popular in recent years. The combination of disordered media and polymeric photonics will hopefully lead to the large-scale…
View article: Author response for "Improved thermal‐hydraulic performance of a microchannel with hierarchical honeycomb porous ribs"
Author response for "Improved thermal‐hydraulic performance of a microchannel with hierarchical honeycomb porous ribs" Open
View article: Computer-generated mesoporous materials and associated structural characterization
Computer-generated mesoporous materials and associated structural characterization Open