We demonstrate a novel approach for synthesizing porosity-controlled calcium carbonate by one-step thermal decomposition of various calcium carboxylate derivatives as well as their mixtures with different molar ratios. By varying the volume content of calcium in the calcium compounds or mixtures, the resulting porous calcium carbonate exhibits distinct porosity and structures that are very prom...

In this paper, the effect of microstructure on the thermal conductivity of plasma-sprayed Y2O3 stabilized ZrO2 (YSZ) thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) is investigated. Nine freestanding samples deposited on aluminum-base superalloy are studied. Cross-section morphology such as pores, cracks, m-phase content, grain boundary density of the coated samples are examined by scanning electron microscopy...

The effect of porosity on the thermal conductivity and the coefficient of thermal expansion of composites obtained by infiltration of Al-12 wt % Si alloy into graphite particulate preforms has been determined. Highly irregular graphite particles were used to fabricate the preforms. The thermal conductivity of these composites gradually increases with the applied infiltration pressure given the ...

the direct way to access the petrophysical property of hydrocarbon reservoir is based on well data but due to its high cost, the seismic data has been used to obtain these parameters. for this purpose, many different methods are available and each has its own advantages and limitations. from these methods the seismic inversion is the best tool to study the reservoir characterization. the outcom...

In support for the ISO Mission it has been necessary to establish a set of asteroids as photometric standards for the photometric calibration of the instruments (M uller & Lagerros 1998). The new standards are described as rotating ellipsoids. Illumination geometry, heat transfer due to non-zero thermal inertia and surface structure/porosity are taken into account. The characteristic properties...

We present a study on the apparent thermal resistance of metal foams as a thermal interface in electronics cooling applications. Metal foams are considered beneficial for several applications due to its significantly large surface area for a given volume. Porous heat sinks made of aluminum foam have been well studied in the past. It is not only cost effective due to the unique production proces...

Digital technology such as metal additive manufacturing (AM) provides flexible process design freedom to fabricate intricate three-dimensional structures layer-by-layer. However, its manufacturability relies on the fundamental understanding of melt pool physics and fluid (metal) dynamics. The effect vapour porosity induced during laser-materials interaction can influence manufacturability. In t...

Nano-porous silica aerogels are unique materials often having a high specific surface area, a high porosity (75-99%), a low thermal conductivity (0.01-0.03W/mK), and a low index of refraction. Because of their unique properties, aerogels have been extensively studied, not only for use as transparent thermal insulators but also as inter-metal dielectric materials, optical and acoustic applicatio...