Two methods are currently available to estimate in a relatively short time span the subsurface heat capacity: (1) laboratory analysis of rock/soil samples; (2) measure diffusion with temperature sensors an observation well. Since first may not be representative in-situ conditions, and second imply economical logistical issues, third option might possible by means so-called oscillatory thermal r...

The development of high capacity and long-life lithium-ion batteries is a long-term pursuing and under a close scrutiny. Most of the researches have been focused on exploring electrode materials and structures with high store capability of lithium ions and at the same time with a good electrical conductivity. Thermal conductivity of an electrode material will also have significant impacts on bo...

Most models used in land surface hydrology, vadose zone hydrology, and hydro-climatology require an accurate representation of soil thermal properties (soil thermal conductivity and volumetric heat capacity). Various empirical relations have been suggested to estimate soil thermal properties. However, they require many input parameters such as soil texture, mineralogical composition, porosity a...

Human-induced climate change is predicted to affect not only the mean temperature of the environment but also the variability and frequency of extreme climatic events. Variability in an organism's developmental environment has the potential to markedly affect an individual's growth trajectory and physiological function, leading to impacts on individual fitness and population dynamics. Thus, it ...

accumulation of unmanaged industrial solid waste, especially in developing countries has resulted in an increased environmental concern. in view of utilization of industrial solid waste the recycled paper mill waste (rpmw) – cement composite bricks were designed and developed. in order to investigate the environmental performance of sustainable construction materials two small scale model house...

SUMMARY We derive exact expressions for the thermal expansivity, heat capacity and bulk modulus assemblages with arbitrarily large numbers of components phases, including influence phase transformations chemical exchange. illustrate results in simple two-component, two-phase systems, Mg–Fe olivine-wadsleyite Ca–Mg clinopyroxene-orthopyroxene a multicompontent model mantle composition form pyrol...