CO2‐Assisted Foaming of PLA–Cellulose Acetate Blends for Peat‐Free Horticultural Substrates
Polymer Engineering &Science, EarlyView.Engineered porous substrate facilitating seed incorporation, water retention, and plant growth. ABSTRACT This study investigates carbon dioxide assisted (CO2) foaming of polylactic acid (PLA)–cellulose acetate (CA) blends to develop biodegradable substrates for horticultural applications.
Kaleum Meaney +8 more
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Intensification of Heat Transfer Processes
Chemical Engineering Transactions, 2015 New challenges in efficient heat recuperation arise when integrating renewables, polygeneration and combined heat and power (CHP) units with traditional sources of heat in industry and the communal sector, as it is shown by Klemeš et al. (2010).
P.O. Kapustenko +2 more
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Dynamic simulation and exergetic optimization of a Concentrating Photovoltaic/ Thermal (CPVT) system [PDF]
, 2019 The development of a dynamic, theoretical model suitable for the prediction of the long-term performance of a parabolic-trough Concentrating Photovoltaic/Thermal CPVT system is discussed in the present study. The formulation of the mathematical model and
Belessiotis, V. +3 more
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A Novel Crawling Robot Based on the Hexagonal Mesh Structure and Enhanced PID Control Strategy
Journal of Field Robotics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The locomotion of crawling robots is similar to that of caterpillars, relying on foot adhesion and body contraction to ensure flexible movement without compromising stability. However, most existing pneumatic soft crawling robots are incapable of simultaneously achieving forward, backward, turning, and climbing capabilities.
Meng Hongjun +4 more
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Parametric optimization and heat transfer analysis of a dual loop ORC (organic Rankine cycle) system for CNG engine waste heat recovery [PDF]
, 2017 In this study, a dual loop ORC (organic Rankine cycle) system is adopted to recover exhaust energy, waste heat from the coolant system, and intercooler heat rejection of a six-cylinder CNG (compressed natural gas) engine. The thermodynamic, heat transfer,
Liu, Hongda +6 more
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Exploring the Use and Impact of Composite Materials in Robotics: A Systematic Review
Journal of Field Robotics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Lightweight and high‐strength materials are important in robotics, as structural design impacts efficiency, payload capacity, and energy consumption. Composite materials, with their superior stiffness‐to‐weight ratios and multifunctional properties, offer clear advantages over conventional metals and polymers.
Doglas Negri +4 more
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Heat Transfer Characteristics during Condensation of R134a inside Micro-fin Tubes
Zhileng xuebao, 2018 Experimental study of R134aduring condensation heat transfer inside the micro-fin tube for the condensation temperatures of 35 ℃、40 ℃ and 45 ℃ was made.
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On the influence of tube row number for mixed convection around micro tubes [PDF]
, 2011 This paper was presented at the 3rd Micro and Nano Flows Conference (MNF2011), which was held at the Makedonia Palace Hotel, Thessaloniki in Greece.
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Responsive Materials, EarlyView.We systematically summarize how each scale dictates fundamental choices in design feature, manufacturing technology, driving mechanism, and control strategy, which are inherently governed by scale‐dominated physical principles. Furthermore, the application of scale‐determined operation modes of microrobots across different stages of medical ...
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Unified Modeling Suite for Two-Phase Flow, Convective Boiling and Condensation in Macro-and Micro-Channels [PDF]
, 2014 This paper was presented at the 4th Micro and Nano Flows Conference (MNF2014), which was held at University College, London, UK. The conference was organised by Brunel University and supported by the Italian Union of Thermofluiddynamics, IPEM, the ...
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