Thermal
energy
storage
is
promising
sustainable
solutions
to
address
such
challenging
management
issue.
We
deploy
the
fabrication
of
reduced
graphene
oxide
(rGO)
–
polycarbonate
(PC)
as
shell
and
polyethylene
glycol
(PEG)
core
obtain
hydrophobic
phase
change
electrospun
core-shell
fiber
system
for
low-temperature
thermal
application.
The
controlled
encapsulation
ratio
PEG
increases
heat
efficiency
by
up
94%.
Moroevr,
prepared
possesses
maximum
latent
melting
freezing
enthalpy
30.13±3.7
25.6±3.96
Jg-1,
respectively.
transient
dynamic
temperature
vs.
time
curve
rGO
loaded
demonstrates
delay
surface
compared
pristine
fiber.
indeed
show
tunable
transfer
efficacy
achieved
via
liquid
delivery
addition
in
architecture.
Importantly,
effectiveness
unique
PCM
based
fibers
concluded
from
advance
scanning
microscopy
(SThM)
self-thermoregulation
test.
Additionally,
an
effort
was
made
explain
possible
application
area
newly
fabricated
meshes.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 25, 2024
Abstract
The
global
climate
change
is
mainly
caused
by
carbon
dioxide
(CO
2
)
emissions.
To
help
reduce
CO
emissions
and
conserve
thermal
energy,
sustainable
materials
based
on
flexible
insulation
are
developed
to
minimize
heat
flux,
drawing
inspiration
from
natural
systems
such
as
polar
bear
hairs.
unique
structure
of
hollow
double‐shell
fibers
makes
it
possible
achieve
low
conductivity
in
the
material
while
retaining
exceptional
elasticity,
allowing
adapt
any
shape.
layered
system
porous
mats
reaches
a
coefficient
0.031
W∙m⁻¹∙K⁻¹
enables
transfer.
results
achieved
using
scanning
microscopy
(SThM)
correlate
with
simulated
flow
case
individual
fibers.
This
research
study
brings
new
insights
into
energy
efficiency
domestic
environments,
thereby
addressing
growing
demand
for
high‐performance
saving
loss
reducing
pollution
footprint.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(31), P. 41475 - 41486
Published: July 10, 2024
The
urgent
challenges
posed
by
the
energy
crisis,
alongside
heat
dissipation
of
advanced
electronics,
have
embarked
on
a
rising
demand
for
development
highly
thermally
conductive
polymer
composites.
Electrospun
composite
mats,
known
their
flexibility,
permeability,
high
concentration
and
orientational
degree
fillers,
stand
out
as
one
prime
candidates
addressing
this
need.
This
study
explores
efficacy
boron
nitride
(BN)
its
potential
alternative,
silicon
(SiN)
nanoparticles,
in
enhancing
thermal
performance
electrospun
thermoplastic
polyurethane
(TPU)
fibers
mats.
3D
reconstructed
models
obtained
from
FIB-SEM
imaging
provided
valuable
insights
into
morphology
fibers,
aiding
interpretation
measured
through
scanning
microscopy
individual
infrared
thermography
Notably,
we
found
that
TPU-SiN
exhibit
superior
conduction
compared
to
TPU-BN
with
up
6
°C
higher
surface
temperature
observed
mats
coated
copper
pipes.
Our
results
underscore
crucial
role
arrangement
nanoparticles
fiber
improving
Moreover,
SiN
are
introduced
more
suitable
filler
enhancement
TPU
suggesting
immense
smart
textiles
management
applications.
Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(4)
Published: July 13, 2024
Abstract
Thermal
energy
storage
is
a
promising,
sustainable
solution
for
challenging
management
issues.
We
deploy
the
fabrication
of
reduced
graphene
oxide
(rGO)–polycarbonate
(PC)
as
shell
and
polyethylene
glycol
(PEG)
core
to
obtain
hydrophobic
phase
change
electrospun
core–shell
fiber
system
low-temperature
thermal
application.
The
encapsulation
ratio
PEG
controlled
by
controlling
flow
rate,
~
93%
heat
efficacy
apparent
1.5
mlh
−1
rate.
Moreover,
prepared
possesses
maximum
latent
melting
freezing
enthalpy
30.1
±
3.7
25.6
4.0
Jg
,
respectively.
transient
dynamic
temperature
vs.
time
curve
rGO-loaded
demonstrates
delay
surface
compared
pristine
fiber.
indeed
show
that
tunable
transfer
achieved
via
liquid
delivery
addition
rGO
in
architecture.
Notably,
effectiveness
unique
material
(PCM)–based
fibers
concluded
from
advanced
scanning
microscopy
(SThM)
self-thermoregulation
tests.
Materials Advances,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
The
incorporation
of
thermally
conductive
exfoliated
graphite
into
polystyrene
fibers
significantly
enhances
their
thermal
conductivity.
This
modification
in
the
yarn
structure
optimizes
management
by
enabling
effective
heat
transfer.
