In a global context where the decarbonization of high-temperature industrial processes for material transformation or energy conversion is an important issue, heating technologies based on electric radiants are once again being studied. Academic work shows that the best possible electric radiant is one whose directional spectral emissivity is analogous to that of the Planck black body as shown...
The silica-water interface is well studied given its ubiquity in geochemical environments. Many force fields have been developed for both silica and water independently, however, little attention has been given to interaction parameters developed specifically for the interface. As a consequence, simulations continue to use traditional “mixing rules” to calculate silica-water Lennard-Jones...
The permeability of technical textiles is of crucial importance for industrial applications. It plays a key role in the development of high-performance fabrics as well as in the production of composite materials. In this context, porosity and structural properties have a much stronger influence on permeability than fibre composition, so the geometric design of the fabric is a more decisive...
The relevance of dropwise water condensation in hydrophobic media is evident in applications ranging from water harvesting to energy [1]. However, the physics of water nucleation on hydrophobic substrates (e.g. the impact of structural characteristics versus energetic variability of the surface) is still poorly understood [2]. The reason is lack of experimental tools sensitive to the small...
Porous electrodes are performance- and cost-defining components of redox flow batteries (RFBs) as they provide the available surface area for electrochemical reactions, the porous structure for electrolyte transport, and facilitate mass, charge, and heat transport [1]. Therefore, enhancing the electrode performance is a promising strategy to increase power density and reduce system costs....
Fast and efficient charging in electrochemical energy storage devices relies heavily on the design of highly porous nanocarbon-based electrodes. Their hierarchical pore structure should facilitate rapid ion transport while maximizing the accessible surface area for charge storage. The microporous structure of supercapacitor electrodes plays a crucial role in their performance, affecting...
The remediation of polluted water remains a critical environmental challenge due to the increasing anthropogenic activity. Advanced materials offer promising solutions for wastewater treatment by enabling contaminant adsorption and catalytic degradation [1]. Among these, nanostructured carbon materials, such as 3D porous graphene, exhibit high potential due to their high surface area, tunable...
