Thermal conductivity is a cornerstone in the science of thermodynamics and heat transfer. Thermal conductivity (λ) is the ability of a material to transfer heat energy across a given distance. This ...

This means that most liquids are poor conductors of heat because the frequency of ... be able to leave the house easily. Key fact: Thermal conductivity is a measure of how well a material conducts ...

Researchers have developed a method to control the direction of heat flow in crystals. This miniature device could eventually be used to create advanced thermal-management systems in electronic ...

Researchers from the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, have developed a method to control the ...

Researchers find that a 100-year-old method for redirecting water can be used to control heat dissipation in electronics.

Researchers from the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, have developed a method to control the ...

Chow, J.H. Zhong, Z.W. Lin, W. and Khoo, L.P. 2012. A study of thermal deformation in the carriage of a permanent magnet direct drive linear motor stage. Applied ...

This is because it contains trapped air which cannot transfer energy by moving. Loft insulation A thick layer of material with a low thermal conductivity reduces the rate of heat transfer from the ...

Heat transfer fluids and thermal oils are used to carry thermal energy in process heating, metal working, and machine cooling applications. There are several types of products. Circulating coolants, ...

A research team has developed a bismuth telluride (Bi-Te) based thermoelectric material with artificially formed atomic-scale ...

According to the researchers, the MNenes particles are able to considerably enhance the thermal conductivity of the base fluid and the heat transfer enhancement of the panel. Their numerical ...