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Modeling the Variation in Specific Heat of Phase Change Materials during Phase Transition
Abstract: Specific heat of phase change materials varies significantly during phase transition. Accurate knowledge of variation in specific heat is vital for proper numerical simulation of heat transfer in such materials. Specific heat of phase change material (PCM) during phase transition has been modeled as delta, triangular and Gaussian function by researchers. In the present work, variation of specific heat is presented in the form of Fourier series. Fourier coefficients are …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 28–33 Read article
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Synergistic effect of AlN and 2D-BN Nanoplatelets on Phase Transition Kinetics and Thermal Transport of Eutectic Phase Change Materials
Abstract: High-power-density electronic appliances are in demand to meet the necessity from modern sustainable society. The heat generated with the continuous functioning need to be dissipated to keep electronics cool to retain efficiency and performance. To suppress heat accumulation, surplus heat needs to be controlled by adapting efficient cooling technologies. As an alternative, nanomaterials-enabled phase change materials (PCM)-based cooling is appropriate to curb temperature shoot. This work focuses on developing eutectic …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Phase Transition and Molecular Orientational Studies on Nematic Dimmer and Cholesteric Materials
Abstract: The binary mixture of nematic dimmer and cholesteric compounds viz., cholesteryl nonanoate (CN) and 1,7-bis-4-(4′-cyanobiphenyl) heptane (CB7CB) exhibits very interesting liquid crystalline phase’s at large range of concentrations and temperature. The concentrations with lower/higher percentage of CB7CB exhibit cholesteric and reentrant smectic-A phases sequentially when the specimen is cooled from its isotropic phase. The molecular tilt and birefringence have been discussed in the region of smetic-A and smectic-C phases, respectively …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Physics · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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FROM SPEECH TO SONGS VIA RECITAL – A CASE OF PHASE TRANSITION? A FRACTAL STUDY OF TAGORE’S WORK
Abstract: The work explores the variation of scaling exponents in a song, recitation and reading with the same lyrical content. Detrended Fluctuation Analysis (DFA) have been employed to find the long range temporal correlations (or the Hurst Exponent) present in each form of the auditory signal. Perceptually, it is known that the addition of rhythm and pitch, amplitude modulation distinguish between these different forms of audio signals, but the mathematical analogue …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 30–36 Read article
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Kinetic Analysis of Structural Acrylic Curing by DSC: Polymerization and Phase Transition Optimization
Abstract: Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) was used to analyse the thermal properties and curing behaviour of a structural acrylic adhesive at heating rates of 5, 10, and 15 °C/min. The study focused on the curing kinetics, glass transition temperature (Tg), specific rate (k), and activation energy (Ea) of the polymerization reaction. The material is tested according to ASTM 3418 standards. Results showed that increasing the heating rate shifted the endothermic curing …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 726–733 Read article
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From Molecular Mechanics to Nanocomposites: Engineering Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) for High-performance Coating Applications
Abstract: Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) exhibits remarkable chemical inertness, hydrophobicity, antifriction, self-lubrication, and high-temperature resilience, making it an ideal polymer for various industrial applications, including coatings for medical implants, machinery parts, and corrosion-resistant structures. This study presents a comprehensive analysis of PTFE’s structural properties, focusing on helix reversals within its helical carbon-fluorine chains and their effects on mechanical behavior. The phase transitions of PTFE at temperatures from ambient to high (198°C and above) …
Published in International Journal of Advance in Molecular Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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Evolution of Empirical Equations for Prediction of Melting Point and Latent Heat of Alkanes
Abstract: Alkanes and paraffins are well recognized phase change materials (PCMs) for low and medium range temperature thermal energy storage applications. Melting point and latent heat are two crucial parameters for any PCM for its use in any thermal storage application. The values of these parameters are normally measured by expensive and time consuming measuring devices.In this paper, three empirical equations are presented to predict the melting point and latent heat …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 8–11 Read article
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Boron Nitride Nanoplatelets and Aluminium Nitride Incorporated Organic Organic Eutectic Phase Change Materials with Enhanced Thermal Conductivity with Low-Loading Nanoadditives
Abstract: Miniaturized high performance electronic appliances generate tremendous heat during the duty cycle, has led research community to explore advanced thermal management strategies. Operating electronics at high temperature may result in malfunctioning of compact appliances. Thus, phase change materials (PCM) are applied to maintain isothermal temperature by implementing phase transition through latent heat. To improve the thermal conductivity and to deduce at suitable phase transition temperature of novel eutectic PCM, nanoplatelets …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Photochemical Materials for Light-responsive Optical Switching: AI-optimized Design of Dynamic Visual Effects
Abstract: This paper presents an in-depth investigation into the design and behavior of photochemical materials that generate optical illusions and dynamic visual effects through light-induced molecular transformations. The study focuses on advanced photoresponsive compounds such as azobenzene and spiropyran derivatives, emphasizing their reversible optical transitions governed by photoisomerization, phase transitions, and photochromism in solid-state and polymeric matrices. Spectroscopic and kinetic analyses are employed to evaluate the influence of light wavelength, material …
Published in International Journal of Photochemistry and Photochemical Research · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 13–27 Read article
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Digitally Tunable Dual-Phase Polymer–PCM Composites for IoT-Based Adaptive Thermal Management in Smart Buildings
Abstract: This study presents the design and development of digitally tunable dual-phase polymer–phase change material (PCM) composites for advanced thermal management in smart building applications. The composite is based on a hybrid polymer matrix comprising thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and a crosslinked polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) gel, reinforced with paraffin microencapsulated PCM and hydrated salt PCM to achieve multi-stage thermal energy storage. The polymer composite architecture enables enhanced structural integrity, high encapsulation efficiency …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 147–157 Read article
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Study of Size Controllable Synthesis of Indium Tin Oxide Nanoparticles and Their Different Characterizations
Abstract: Nanocrystalline indium oxide powders were prepared by combustion synthesis. The changes of nanostructure caused by material processing were studied using X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), selected area electron diffraction (SAED) and Brummer Emette teller analysis (BET). The stoichiometric composition of the starting indium tin oxide powder (cubic in traces) induced phase transitions to high temperature. We found that the phase transition to ITO was initiated at the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Physics · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 9–18 Read article
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Partitioning Dynamics of Nutrients in Transition Dairy Cows: Metabolic, Hormonal, and Cellular Mechanisms Affecting Lactation and Fertility
Abstract: This review critically examines nutrient partitioning dynamics in dairy cows during the transition phase, a period that profoundly affects lactation and reproductive performance. During this phase, cows experience extensive physiological changes that alter nutrient requirements and utilization, making effective management essential for health and productivity. The review synthesizes current research on mechanisms of nutrient partitioning, with particular attention to energy, protein, and mineral balance, which are crucial for optimizing milk …
Published in International Journal of Nutritions · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 10–20 Read article
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The Role of Cholesterol in Biological Membranes
Abstract: Cholesterol plays the role of a regulator that ensures the correct packaging of the lipid part of the membrane, which is necessary for its normal operation, by influencing on the mobility of the fatty acid tails of membrane lipids: if the membrane is too rigid and there is a danger of "freezing" of fatty acid chains, cholesterol causes it to liquefy, since the chains in its presence become more mobile; …
Published in International Journal of Cell Biology and Cellular Functions · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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Dependency of pure liquid pool boiling heat transfer coefficient to bubble contact angle on roughened Brass heater in new model
Abstract: Heat transfer coefficient of nucleate pool boiling Nucleation is a basic part of phase transformations, which plays an important role in understanding and describing any phase change processes. For a boiling process, nucleation appears in the initial stage, and directly affects bubble formation and boiling intensity. According to the heterophase fluctuations which induce phase transition, the phase change has two main types. Classically, phase change caused by the fluctuation with …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 29–36 Read article
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Electrical Measurements on La-modified Four-Layered Aurivillius Ceramics
Abstract: Bismuth layered structure ferroelectric (BLSF) of Aurivillius family is found to be attractive owing to its scientific and technological point of view. These materials have potential ferroelectric applications owing to the fact of its high Curie temperature, high temperature piezo-devise and ferroelectric random access memory (FRAM), applications. In addition, Bi-modified compounds have shown improved ferroelectric properties. However, the plausible reason for improving ferroelectric properties in Bi-modified is still unclear. The …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 157–170 Read article
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Numerical Analysis of Battery Thermal Management Using Phase Change Material Concerning Melting Fraction and Temperature
Abstract: This work, analysis and simulates a phase change material melting for battery thermal management (BTM). Phase change materials (PCM) are the substances that, undergo through a phase transition, such as melting from solid to liquid by absorbing or releasing a significant amount of energy as heat. PCM is advantageous for the thermal control of batteries because of this characteristic. As the battery produces heat, the PCM surrounding it absorbs the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 8, 2023 · pp. 19–31 Read article
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Polymer Phase Change Materials: Innovations, Applications, and Future Directions
Abstract: Polymer-based phase change materials represent a significant advancement in energy storage and thermal management technologies due to their ability to absorb, store, and release heat during phase transitions. This article reviews recent innovations in polymer phase change materials, focusing on the synthesis, characterization, and performance enhancement techniques. The development of polymer composites with enhanced thermal conductivity, improved phase change enthalpy, and extended thermal cycling stability is discussed. Additionally, the integration …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Development of A Rapid Microtiterplate Based Colorimetric Method for Estimation of Non-esterified Fatty Acids in Bovine Plasma
Abstract: Non-esterified fatty acid (NEFA) is one of the most important blood metabolites contributing significantly during body growth, cyclicity, pregnancy and lactation, and it plays more vital role particularly during transition phase of the biological processes like pregnancy to lactation transition period. Determination of blood concentrations of NEFA is, therefore, important. The measurement technique or assay for measurement of blood NEFA should be simple, reliable, accurate, rapid and cheap. Here, the …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 29–34 Read article
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Study of Rehydration and Dehydration behavior of Scolecite by insitu Raman spectroscopy
Abstract: The study of structural changes of stretching and bending modes around 3000-4000cm-1 and 700-1800cm-1 in the temperature range of 299 to 503 K during the dehydration of naturally occurring scolecite was investigated using in-situ Raman spectroscopy. A Raman spectrum from 3000-4000cm-1 was measured for a fibrous zeolite called scolecite to regulate the behavior of water molecules in the passages. The extending vibrations of H2O molecules of scolecite are located between …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 6, 2024 · pp. 152–159 Read article
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Enhancing Energy Efficiency of Residential Buildings by Using Phase Change Biomaterials for Adaptive Thermal Envelopes
Abstract: Phase change biomaterials represent a cutting-edge solution in sustainable building design, offering a dynamic approach to thermal regulation. Derived from natural sources such as plant oils and waxes, these materials undergo reversible phase transitions, transitioning between solid and liquid states in response to changes in temperature. This unique property enables phase change biomaterials to store and release thermal energy effectively, making them highly valuable for enhancing energy efficiency and thermal …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 17–25 Read article