Passive solar vapor generation represents a promising and environmentally benign method
of water purification/desalination. However, conventional solar steam generation techniques …

Due to reduced thermal conductivity, vacuum insulation panels (VIPs) provide significant
thermal insulation performance. Our novel vacuum panels operate at reduced pressure and …

Thermodynamic–kinetic relationships are not uncommon, but rigorous correlations are rare.
On the basis of the parabolic free-energy profiles of elastic deformation, a generalized …

Morphology is a qualitative property of nanostructured matter and is articulated by visual
inspection of micrographs. For deterministic procedures that relate nanomorphology to …

A sustainable process of value-added utilization of wastes including waste cooking oil
(WCO) and post-consumer PET bottles for the production of biodiesel and polyurethane …

Samples of polystyrene (PS), extended polystyrene foam (EPS foam), and 3 bio-based foam-
like polymer/clay aerogels were produced, and examined under pyrolysis conditions. The …

A large array of anhydrous metal ions were tested as catalysts in the preparation of shape
memory poly (isocyanurate–urethane)(PIR–PUR) aerogels from the reaction of 1, 3, 5-tris (6 …

Closed-cell foams are widely applied as insulation and essential for the thermal
management of protective garments for extreme environments. In this work, we develop and …

This study aimed to investigate the mechanical properties and thermal properties of epoxy
composites reinforced jute and coconut fibers with varied rice husk ash (RHA) percentages …

The published data on the experimentally determined fracture toughness of foams are
based on a small number of specimens, having a lack of statistical consistency. The paper …