In this paper, a hybrid genetic algorithm with particle swarm optimization (GA-PSO) is applied for the optimal sizing of an off-grid house with photovoltaic panels, wind turbines …
Heat pipe systems have attracted increasing attention recently for application in various heat transfer-involving systems and processes. One of the obstacles in implementing heat pipes …
An electrophilic addition reaction under microwave irradiation was developed as a promising, quick and cost-effective approach to functionalize Graphene Nanoplatelets …
Crumpled nitrogen-doped graphene nanosheet (CNDG) is considered a promising carbon- based nanosheet due to its high surface area, superior electrical, thermal and mechanical …
In a one-pot microwave-assisted method, multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNT) are functionalized with hexylamine (HA). Based on FT-IR, TGA-DTG, Raman, EDS, CHNS/O and …
Accurate modeling of heat pipes, as a two-phase thermal medium, is the main goal of several research works. Since the effective thermal conductivity of the heat pipes is …
The new design of heat exchangers utilizing an annular distributor opens a new gateway for realizing higher energy optimization. To realize this goal, graphene nanoplatelet-based …
Herein, an experimental study on thermo-physical properties of ethylene glycol- functionalized graphene nanoplatelets/water–ethylene glycol nanofluids (EGGNP-WEG) …
A direct coupling of carboxylic acids-treated multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNT) surface with amines is introduced to functionalize MWNT with aspartic acids (Asp). Amide formation …