A latent heat thermal energy storage (LHTES) system, which uses phase change materials (PCMs) as thermal storage medium, has attracted interests over the past decades due to its high energy storage density. However, a computationally efficient heat transfer model, which is essential for...

The efficient removal of arsenic from wastewater is still a challenge. In this paper, a heterojunction consisted of in-situ carbon-doped TiO2 and nitrogen deficiency g-C3N4 (C/TiO2@ND-C3N4) has been constructed, which can completely oxidize As(III) (10,000 μg/L, 40 mL) to As(V) within 12 min...

Controlling the shape, morphology, and porosity of hollow nanostructures is a pivotal issue for adjusting the characteristics of tailor-made nanomaterials to expand their application to more fields. Although many hollow metal oxides have been developed, studies on the construction of hollow...

Improper operating temperature will degrade the performances of electronic components, Li-ion batteries and photovoltaic (PV) cells, which calls for a good thermal management system. In this paper, specific attention is paid to the thermal management systems based on the phase change materials...

An opposed-piston hydraulic free piston engine operating with homogenous charge compression ignition (HCCI) combustion, has been proposed by State Key Laboratory of Engines as a means of significantly improving the IC engine’s cycle thermal efficiency and lowering exhaust emissions. Single and...

Knocking combustion in spark-ignition (SI) engines is an abnormal combustion phenomenon which can constrain the engine performance and thermal efficiency. It can also result in severe permanent engine damage under certain operating conditions. This paper systematically reviews the engine knock...

This book focuses on experiences with the Anti-Monopoly Law (AML) of 2007 in China. It uses carefully-chosen case studies to examine how the competition authorities in China discuss cases and how they use economic reasoning in their decision-making process.

Benefited from the fruitful results of general light-emitting diode (LED) lighting, the LED is utilized in the automotive forward lighting recently, the LED headlamp, due to its ability of improving the efficiency, durability and comfort of the automobile. Both the rough operating environments...

The thermal management systems using EG-based phase change materials (PCMs) can provide power batteries with a proper operating temperature, slow temperature rise rate and uniform temperature distribution. In this study, a systematical investigation on the effects of thermo-physical properties...

A LiNO3/KCl-expanded graphite (EG) composite phase change material (PCM) was prepared for solar thermal energy storage application at high temperature (∼200°C). In such composite material, eutectic system LiNO3/KCl is characterized by high phase change latent heat and EG serves as the heat...