Energy Technology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 21, 2025
Thermal
insulations
play
a
pivotal
role
in
energy
conservation
and
carbon
footprint
reduction
by
mitigating
losses
at
elevated
temperatures.
The
thermal
insulation
of
large
systems
faces
challenges
situ
application
rise
conductivity
the
with
increasing
surface
temperature.
This
work
develops,
characterizes,
investigates
high‐temperature
ceramic
composite
(HTCC)
to
address
these
for
(≥300
°C)
applications.
Ceramic
wool
fiber,
hollow
microspheres,
silica
form
multiscale
porous
structure
HTCC
that
minimizes
heat
loss
high
temperatures
due
infinite
hot
plate
effect
phonon
scattering
phenomena.
is
38%,
whereas
conventional
insulation,
fiber
(CF)
it
56%,
when
temperature
increases
from
300
500
°C.
Moreover,
diffusivity
developed
58%
lower
than
CF.
efficacy
investigated
experimentally
using
model
storage.
55%
less
thickness,
reduces
37%,
saving
around
4780
kWh
m
−2
yearly
compared
insulation.
Significant
savings
are
expected
applied
large‐scale
industrial
systems.
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Ноя. 19, 2024
The
ambition
of
human
beings
to
create
a
comfortable
environment
for
work
and
life
in
sustainable
way
has
triggered
great
need
advanced
thermal
insulation
materials
past
decades.
Aerogels
foams
present
prospects
as
insulators
owing
their
low
density,
good
insulation,
mechanical
robustness,
even
high
fire
resistance.
These
merits
make
them
suitable
many
real-world
applications,
such
energy-saving
building
materials,
thermally
protective
aircrafts
battery,
warming
fabrics.
Despite
advances,
date
there
remains
lack
comprehensive
yet
critical
review
on
the
materials.
Herein,
recent
progresses
fire-safe
thermal-insulating
aerogels
are
summarized,
pros/cons
three
major
categories
aerogels/foams
(inorganic,
organic
hybrids)
discussed.
Finally,
key
challenges
associated
with
existing
discussed
some
future
opportunities
proposed.
This
is
expected
expedite
development
insulating
help
sustainable,
safe,
energy-efficient
society.
Journal of Applied Polymer Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
141(16)
Опубликована: Фев. 5, 2024
Abstract
The
goal
of
this
research
was
to
study
and
optimize
the
structure
geometric
features
scaffolds
made
using
a
combined
method
3D
printing
gas
foaming.
This
endeavor
aimed
produce
with
hierarchical
that
closely
resemble
bone
tissue.
examined
effects
saturation
pressure,
foam
temperature,
time
on
response
surface
methodology
(RSM).
RSM
is
statistical
technique
used
for
optimizing
analyzing
processes
by
modeling
relationship
between
input
variables
output
responses.
results
multi‐objective
optimization
showed
highest
pressure
(55
MPa),
shortest
(40
s),
temperature
68°C
were
optimal
conditions.
also
develop
mathematical
models
structural
properties,
dimensional
accuracy,
mechanical
strength,
focusing
different
parameters,
which
could
be
predict
desired
properties.
Subsequently,
designed
scaffold
underwent
MTT
assay
testing
assess
cell
toxicity
indicating
its
biocompatibility.
demonstrate
correct
parameters
in
combination
printing,
it
possible
achieve
polymer
proportional
dimensions,
geometry,
strength
suitable
growth
use
inside
human
body.
