Open cell metal foams are good candidates for augmenting the thermal performance of heat
sinks and compact heat exchangers, with the added benefits of lighter and more compact …

This work reviews the theoretical backgrounds of pressure drop prediction for open cell
foams. The pressure drop of open cell foams was investigated on aluminum foam structures …

The effective thermal conductivity (ETC) of composites is of great significance for simulating
the macroscopic heat transfer process. In this paper, an extension of the morphology …

It has been years since the concept that inhomogeneity in pore size has an adverse effect on
the thermal transport came into view. Typically, although some porous materials possess the …

Direct numerical simulation of transport in foam materials can benefit from realistic
representations of the porous-medium geometry generated by employing non-destructive …

Conducting a thermal management system is necessary to maintain safety while using Li-
ion batteries. Phase-change material (PCM) cooling is regarded as one of the most effective …

Aerodynamics, aerothermodynamics and thermal protection system response in high-
enthalpy and high-speed flow is heat transfer with interface effects in nature. Modelling and …

Up to now, the application of fibrous porous medium (FPM) has gained considerable
attention within the field of adiabatic materials, especially in the field of vacuum insulation …

Metal foams with excellent mechanical properties and low effective thermal conductivity
(ETC) are widely used in high-temperature components. The 3D microstructure evolution …

Absorber material in solar thermal power plants, transfers heat energy from concentrated
solar light to the working fluid inside the receiver. Several material properties such as …