The current demand for wide temperature range promotes the development of mixed
refrigerant throttling refrigeration technology. As a refrigeration technology using mixed …

The separator has been proven to be an important component to improve the energy-
efficient performance of thermodynamic cycles. Moreover, the T-junction, as a typical …

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) with hydrophobic and atomically smooth inner channels are
promising for building ultrahigh‐flux nanofluidic platforms for energy harvesting, health …

Strengthening the thermophoresis of nanoscale confined liquid is an intrinsic topic in
nanoscale devices and systems. Unfortunately, enhancing thermophoresis via an …

The effects of interfacial molecular mobility on the thermal boundary conductance (TBC)
across graphene–water and graphene–perfluorohexane interfaces were investigated using …

Thermo-osmotic flows–flows generated in micro and nanofluidic systems by thermal
gradients–could provide an alternative approach to harvest waste heat. However, such use …

The flow induced voltage generation has been regarded as an advanced energy harvesting
technology at nanoscale with broad application prospects. The ionic liquid flow inside …

Nano-pumping of molecules via a carbon nanotube (CNT) can be achieved by mechanical
actuation and wave propagation through the tube wall which is generated by two oscillating …

We present simulations indicating that it should be possible to construct a switchable nano-
scale fluid pump, driven by exothermic surface reactions. Such a pump could, for instance …

The controlled transport of water through nanoscale devices is an important requirement in
the design and development of various nanofluidic systems. Molecular dynamics …