In this research thermal properties enhancement of phase change material (PCM) using boron nitride nanomaterials such as nanoparticles and nanotubes is studied through experimental measurements, finite element method (FEM) through COMSOL 5.3 package and molecular dynamics simulations via equilibrium molecular dynamics simulation (EMD) with the Materials and Process Simulations (MAPS 4.3). This study includes two sections: thermal properties enhancement of inorganic salt hydrate (CaCl2∙6H2O) as the phase change material by mixing boron nitride nanoparticles (BNNPs), and thermal properties enhancement of organic phase change material (paraffin wax) as the phase change material via encapsulation into boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs). The results of the proposed research will contribute to enhance the thermal transport properties of inorganic and organic phase change material applying nanotechnology for increasing energy efficiency of systems including electronic devices, vehicles in cold areas to overcome the cold start problem, thermal interface materials for efficient heat conduction and spacecraft in planetary missions for efficient thermal managements.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc1752408 |
| Date | 12 1900 |
| Creators | Barhemmati Rajab, Nastaran |
| Contributors | Zhao, Weihuan, Choi, Wonbong, Bostanci, Huseyin, Li, Xiaohua |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | ix, 97 pages, Text |
| Rights | Public, Barhemmati Rajab, Nastaran, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved. |
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