Advancing Thermal Technologies: Practical Applications and Future Materials is a comprehensive exploration of the vital intersection between thermal materials and technology. This book delves into the intricate realm of thermal science, navigating through the latest advancements and innovative materials shaping the future landscape of technology. With a focus on practical applications, it offers insights and strategies to enhance energy efficiency, optimize manufacturing processes, and promote sustainability across various industries. Topics covered include thermoelectric devices and applications, advancements in thermoelectric technology, and ejector-enhanced heat pumps. It also explores heat transfer and conduction in composite materials, as well as advanced materials for thermal applications.
The book further delves into solar energy and energy efficiency, including the application of phase change materials in solar panels, and energy storage and nanotechnology, such as recent developments in energy storage utilizing quantum dots.
1. Chapter 1 Introduction to thermal technologies - p. 1 2. Section I Thermoelectric devices and applications - p. 23 3. Chapter 2 A study on performance evaluation of thermoelectric devices - p. 25 4. Chapter 3 Unlocking the potential of thermoelectric devices: Efficiency, fabrication, and future applications - p. 41 5. Chapter 4 Advancements in thermoelectric technology: Materials, phenomena, and applications - p. 81 6. Chapter 5 The thermoelectric power factor of two-dimensional electron systems - p. 93 7. Chapter 6 Ejector-enhanced heat pumps for space heating, cooling, and domestic hot water in buildings - p. 119 8. Section II Heat transfer and conduction - p. 165 9. Chapter 7 Multidimensional steady-state conduction and heat transfer in composite materials - p. 167 10. Chapter 8 Heat transfer effects on peristaltic flow of Jeffrey fluid in a rectangular curved duct using artificial neural networks - p. 195 11. Chapter 9 A thermal analysis on electro-magnetohydrodynamics hybrid nanofluid flow through an exponentially stretching sheet - p. 221 12. Chapter 10 Variable gravity effects at the onset of penetrative magnetic nanofluid convection due to internal heating in a rotating fluid layer in porous medium - p. 237 13. Section III Advanced materials for thermal applications - p. 259 14. Chapter 11 Advanced nanomaterials for thermal imaging - p. 261 15. Chapter 12 Temperature and solvent modulated solvothermal synthesis of metal-organic frameworks for biomedical applications - p. 269 16. Chapter 13 Use of advanced material in thermal engineering and emerging technology - p. 293 17. Chapter 14 Recent advances in liquid crystal–based thermal sensors - p. 305 18. Chapter 15 Advancing thermal technologies using optically active defects in diamond and two-dimensional materials - p. 323 19. Section IV Solar energy and energy efficiency - p. 331 20. Chapter 16 Performance monitoring and assessment of the solar cooking system: A review - p. 333 21. Chapter 17 Application of phase change materials in solar panels for enhanced energy efficiency - p. 349 22. Chapter 18 Thermal characteristics impact of nanophase change material (paraffin wax with graphene nanoparticles) on thermal storage application - p. 359 23. Chapter 19 Innovations in photovoltaic–thermal systems: Materials, thermal management, and integration - p. 373 24. Chapter 20 Power-to-hydrogen-to-power in microgrids - p. 395 25. Section V Energy storage and nanotechnology - p. 441 26. Chapter 21 Recent developments in energy storage applications utilizing quantum dots based materials: A review - p. 443 27. 21.1 Introduction - p. 443 28. 21.2 Supercapacitors - p. 443 29. 21.3 Lithium–sulfur batteries - p. 447 30. 21.4 Photocatalytic hydrogen production using quantum dots - p. 450 31. 21.5 Conclusion and future perspectives - p. 452 32. References - p. 452 33. Chapter 22 Percolation threshold studies in MgCl2–polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) quasisolid state electrolytes for battery applications - p. 455 34. 22.1 Introduction - p. 455 35. 22.2 Synthesis - p. 461 36. 22.3 Characterization - p. 461 37. 22.4 Conclusion - p. 466 38. 22.5 Future designs - p. 467 39. References - p. 467 40. Chapter 23 Measurement and characterization techniques of nanofluids and their components - p. 473 41. Chapter 24 Thermal storage materials for low-temperature refrigeration in cryogenic energy storage systems - p. 493 42. Index - p. 511
Advancing Thermal Technologies: Practical Applications and Future Materials is a comprehensive exploration of the vital intersection between thermal materials and technology. This book delves into the intricate realm of thermal science, navigating through the latest advancements and innovative materials shaping the future landscape of technology. With a focus on practical applications, it offers insights and strategies to enhance energy efficiency, optimize manufacturing processes, and promote sustainability across various industries. Topics covered include thermoelectric devices and applications, advancements in thermoelectric technology, and ejector-enhanced heat pumps. It also explores heat transfer and conduction in composite materials, as well as advanced materials for thermal applications.
The book further delves into solar energy and energy efficiency, including the application of phase change materials in solar panels, and energy storage and nanotechnology, such as recent developments in energy storage utilizing quantum dots.
1. Chapter 1 Introduction to thermal technologies - p. 1 2. Section I Thermoelectric devices and applications - p. 23 3. Chapter 2 A study on performance evaluation of thermoelectric devices - p. 25 4. Chapter 3 Unlocking the potential of thermoelectric devices: Efficiency, fabrication, and future applications - p. 41 5. Chapter 4 Advancements in thermoelectric technology: Materials, phenomena, and applications - p. 81 6. Chapter 5 The thermoelectric power factor of two-dimensional electron systems - p. 93 7. Chapter 6 Ejector-enhanced heat pumps for space heating, cooling, and domestic hot water in buildings - p. 119 8. Section II Heat transfer and conduction - p. 165 9. Chapter 7 Multidimensional steady-state conduction and heat transfer in composite materials - p. 167 10. Chapter 8 Heat transfer effects on peristaltic flow of Jeffrey fluid in a rectangular curved duct using artificial neural networks - p. 195 11. Chapter 9 A thermal analysis on electro-magnetohydrodynamics hybrid nanofluid flow through an exponentially stretching sheet - p. 221 12. Chapter 10 Variable gravity effects at the onset of penetrative magnetic nanofluid convection due to internal heating in a rotating fluid layer in porous medium - p. 237 13. Section III Advanced materials for thermal applications - p. 259 14. Chapter 11 Advanced nanomaterials for thermal imaging - p. 261 15. Chapter 12 Temperature and solvent modulated solvothermal synthesis of metal-organic frameworks for biomedical applications - p. 269 16. Chapter 13 Use of advanced material in thermal engineering and emerging technology - p. 293 17. Chapter 14 Recent advances in liquid crystal–based thermal sensors - p. 305 18. Chapter 15 Advancing thermal technologies using optically active defects in diamond and two-dimensional materials - p. 323 19. Section IV Solar energy and energy efficiency - p. 331 20. Chapter 16 Performance monitoring and assessment of the solar cooking system: A review - p. 333 21. Chapter 17 Application of phase change materials in solar panels for enhanced energy efficiency - p. 349 22. Chapter 18 Thermal characteristics impact of nanophase change material (paraffin wax with graphene nanoparticles) on thermal storage application - p. 359 23. Chapter 19 Innovations in photovoltaic–thermal systems: Materials, thermal management, and integration - p. 373 24. Chapter 20 Power-to-hydrogen-to-power in microgrids - p. 395 25. Section V Energy storage and nanotechnology - p. 441 26. Chapter 21 Recent developments in energy storage applications utilizing quantum dots based materials: A review - p. 443 27. 21.1 Introduction - p. 443 28. 21.2 Supercapacitors - p. 443 29. 21.3 Lithium–sulfur batteries - p. 447 30. 21.4 Photocatalytic hydrogen production using quantum dots - p. 450 31. 21.5 Conclusion and future perspectives - p. 452 32. References - p. 452 33. Chapter 22 Percolation threshold studies in MgCl2–polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) quasisolid state electrolytes for battery applications - p. 455 34. 22.1 Introduction - p. 455 35. 22.2 Synthesis - p. 461 36. 22.3 Characterization - p. 461 37. 22.4 Conclusion - p. 466 38. 22.5 Future designs - p. 467 39. References - p. 467 40. Chapter 23 Measurement and characterization techniques of nanofluids and their components - p. 473 41. Chapter 24 Thermal storage materials for low-temperature refrigeration in cryogenic energy storage systems - p. 493 42. Index - p. 511
