Proceedings Papers

Micro/Nanofluidics and Lab-on-a-Chip

Electrokinetic Power Generation by Forward Osmosis

Kar Cherng Hon, Chun Yang, Seow Chay Low

MNHT 2012; 1-6https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75008

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View Articletitled, Electrokinetic Power Generation by Forward Osmosis

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Topics: Electrokinetics , Energy generation , Osmosis , Water , Membranes , Porous materials , Rivers , Seawater , Flow (Dynamics) , Glass

Design of Liquid-Metals Heating-Induced Temperature Gradient Focusing in Microfluidic Channels

Meng Gao, Lin Gui, Jing Liu

MNHT 2012; 7-13https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75058

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View Articletitled, Design of Liquid-Metals Heating-Induced Temperature Gradient Focusing in Microfluidic Channels

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Topics: Design , Heating , Liquid metals , Microfluidics , Temperature gradient , Microchannels , Separation (Technology) , Electric current , Heat , Joules

A Study of Small Molecule Absorption in Polydimethylsiloxane

Bryson Brewer, Yandong Gao, Deyu Li

MNHT 2012; 15-19https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75105

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View Articletitled, A Study of Small Molecule Absorption in Polydimethylsiloxane

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Topics: Absorption , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry

A Simple Approach to Probe the Extracellular Signaling Pathways Using Ligand Traps

Yandong Gao, Dana Brantley-Sieders, Devi Majumdar, Jin Chen, Donna Webb, Deyu Li

MNHT 2012; 21-25https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75106

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View Articletitled, A Simple Approach to Probe the Extracellular Signaling Pathways Using Ligand Traps

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Topics: Probes , Biology , Design , DNA , Microparticles , Proteins

Three-Dimensional Analytical Model for Pressure-Driven Cross-Stream Diffusion in Microchannels With Arbitrary Aspect Ratios

Hongjun Song, Yi Wang, Kapil Pant

MNHT 2012; 27-37https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75134

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View Articletitled, Three-Dimensional Analytical Model for Pressure-Driven Cross-Stream Diffusion in Microchannels With Arbitrary Aspect Ratios

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Topics: Diffusion (Physics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Microchannels , Microfluidics , Pressure

Digital Microfluidic Device for Hotspot Cooling in ICS Using Electrowetting on Dielectric

Govindraj Shreyas Bindiganavale, Hyejin Moon, Seung Mun You, Miguel Amaya

MNHT 2012; 39-42https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75136

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View Articletitled, Digital Microfluidic Device for Hotspot Cooling in ICS Using Electrowetting on Dielectric

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Topics: Cooling , Microfluidics , Drops , Temperature , Evaporation , Heat , Cooling systems , Data collection , Electric fields , Fluids

Intracellular Ice Formation (IIF) and Plasma Membrane Integrity During Freeze-Thaw Repetitions in a Micro-Thickness Medium Layer

Yuhui Li, Hao Wang

MNHT 2012; 43-49https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75150

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View Articletitled, Intracellular Ice Formation (IIF) and Plasma Membrane Integrity During Freeze-Thaw Repetitions in a Micro-Thickness Medium Layer

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Topics: Cell membranes , Ice , Freezing , Cryobiology , Cycles , Membranes

Debris Detection in Hydraulic Oil Using a Microfluidic Inductive Pulse Device

Hongpeng Zhang, Wen Huang, Junwei Jin, Li Guo, Dongqing Li

MNHT 2012; 51-57https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75171

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View Articletitled, Debris Detection in Hydraulic Oil Using a Microfluidic Inductive Pulse Device

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Topics: Microfluidics , Particulate matter , Wear , Contamination , Copper , Iron , Metals , Nonferrous metals , Statistics

Nano Filtration and Sensing of Aminoglycosides Using Whispering-Gallery Mode Resonators

Lei Huang, Zhixiong Guo

MNHT 2012; 59-69https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75174

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View Articletitled, Nano Filtration and Sensing of Aminoglycosides Using Whispering-Gallery Mode Resonators

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Topics: Filtration , Resonance , Desorption , Sensors

An In-Plane Nanofluidic Nanoplasmonics-Based Platform for Biodetection

Jianjun Wei, Hongjun Song, Sameer Singhal, Matthew Kofke, Madu Mendis, David Waldeck

MNHT 2012; 71-78https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75206

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View Articletitled, An In-Plane Nanofluidic Nanoplasmonics-Based Platform for Biodetection

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Topics: Nanofluidics , Microfluidics , Confined flow , Metals , Sensors , Surface plasmon resonance

Adhesion and Formation of Microbial Biofilms in Complex Microfluidic Devices

Aloke Kumar, David Karig, Suresh Neethirajan, Anil K. Suresh, Bernadeta R. Srijanto, Partha P. Mukherjee, Scott Retterer, Mitchel J. Doktycz

MNHT 2012; 79-84https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75207

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View Articletitled, Adhesion and Formation of Microbial Biofilms in Complex Microfluidic Devices

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Topics: Adhesion , Microfluidics , Flow (Dynamics) , Atomic force microscopy , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Hydrodynamics , Bacteria , Energy harvesting , Fluid dynamics , Fluids

Physics Based Simulation of Large Size Particle Transport in Biomedical Applications

Zhijian Chen, Andrzej Przekwas, Mahesh Athavale

MNHT 2012; 85-93https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75216

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View Articletitled, Physics Based Simulation of Large Size Particle Transport in Biomedical Applications

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Topics: Biomedicine , Particulate matter , Physics , Simulation , Fluids , Microparticles , Rotation , Biological cells , Blood flow , Blood vessels

Modeling and Influence Study of Gas Bubbles on Characteristics of a Piezoelectric Valve-Less Micropump

Songjing Li, Jixiao Liu, Dan Jiang

MNHT 2012; 95-101https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75221

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View Articletitled, Modeling and Influence Study of Gas Bubbles on Characteristics of a Piezoelectric Valve-Less Micropump

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Topics: Bubbles , Micropumps , Modeling , Valves

Micro/Nanochannel Emulsification for Generating Monosize Droplets

Isao Kobayashi, Mitsutoshi Nakajima

MNHT 2012; 103-108https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75238

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View Articletitled, Micro/Nanochannel Emulsification for Generating Monosize Droplets

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Topics: Drops , Emulsions , Computational fluid dynamics , Geometry , Crystals , Drug delivery systems , Drugs , Food products , High pressure (Physics) , Mass production

The Effect of Nanoparticle Size on Margination and Adhesion Propensity in Artificial Micro-Capillaries

Patrick Jurney, Rachit Agarwal, Vikramjit Singh, Krishnendu Roy, S. V. Sreenivasan, Li Shi

MNHT 2012; 109-115https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75258

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View Articletitled, The Effect of Nanoparticle Size on Margination and Adhesion Propensity in Artificial Micro-Capillaries

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Topics: Adhesion , Nanoparticles , Particulate matter , Drug delivery systems , Blood flow , Brownian motion , Cancer , Design , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Flow (Dynamics)

Temperature Sensitivity of Nanohole Array Sensors

Mehmet Sen, Gregory Kowalski, Jason Fiering, Dale Larson

MNHT 2012; 117-123https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75270

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View Articletitled, Temperature Sensitivity of Nanohole Array Sensors

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Topics: Sensors , Temperature , Temperature sensors , Calorimetry , Design , Drugs , Fluids , Glass , Helium-neon lasers , Lasers

Evanescent-Wave Particle Velocimetry Studies of Electrokinetically Driven Flows: Divalent Counterion Effects

Necmettin Cevheri, Minami Yoda

MNHT 2012; 125-133https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75274

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View Articletitled, Evanescent-Wave Particle Velocimetry Studies of Electrokinetically Driven Flows: Divalent Counterion Effects

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Particulate matter , Waves , Electroosmosis , Electrolytes , Electric fields , Fluids , Dimensions , Microfluidics , Electrophoresis

Nanofluids

Computational Analysis of Thermal Performance and Entropy Generation of Nanofluid Flow in Microchannels

Jie Li, Clement Kleinstreuer, Yu Feng

MNHT 2012; 135-144https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75007

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View Articletitled, Computational Analysis of Thermal Performance and Entropy Generation of Nanofluid Flow in Microchannels

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Topics: Entropy , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat sinks , Microchannels , Nanofluids , Thermal conductivity

Enhanced Thermal Conductivity of Water With Surfactant Encapsulated and Individualized Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Dispersions

S. Harish, Kei Ishikawa, Erik Einarsson, Taiki Inoue, Shohei Chiashi, Junichiro Shiomi, Shigeo Maruyama

MNHT 2012; 145-153https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75021

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View Articletitled, Enhanced Thermal Conductivity of Water With Surfactant Encapsulated and Individualized Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Dispersions

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Topics: Disperse systems , Single-walled carbon nanotubes , Surfactants , Thermal conductivity , Water , Nanotubes , Temperature , Atomic force microscopy , Nanofluids , Single-walled nanotubes

Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Modeling of the Thermal Conductivity of Alumina-Water Nanofluids

Mehdi Mehrabi, Mohsen Sharifpur, Josua P. Meyer

MNHT 2012; 155-161https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75023

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View Articletitled, Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Modeling of the Thermal Conductivity of Alumina-Water Nanofluids

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Topics: Modeling , Nanofluids , Thermal conductivity , Water , Nanoparticles , Design , Temperature , Trains

Pool Boiling Heat Transfer of Borated (H₃BO₃) Water on a Nanoporous Surface

Miguel Amaya, Sang M. Kwark, Ajay Gurung, Seung M. You

MNHT 2012; 163-174https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75041

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View Articletitled, Pool Boiling Heat Transfer of Borated (H₃BO₃) Water on a Nanoporous Surface

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Topics: Boiling , Critical heat flux , Heat transfer , Pool boiling , Water

Experimental Investigation of an Open Loop Pulsating Heat Pipe Using Ferrofluid

Maziar Mohammadi, Mehdi Taslimifar, Mohammad Hassan Saidi, Mohammad Behshad Shafii, Hossein Afshin, Siamak Kazemzadeh Hannani

MNHT 2012; 175-184https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75069

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View Articletitled, Experimental Investigation of an Open Loop Pulsating Heat Pipe Using Ferrofluid

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Topics: Ferrofluids , Heat pipes

Thermal Performance of an Open Loop Pulsating Heat Pipe With Ferrofluid (Magnetic Nano-Fluid)

Mehdi Taslimifar, Maziar Mohammadi, Mohammad Hassan Saidi, Hossein Afshin, Mohammad Behshad Shafii, Siamak Kazemzadeh Hannani

MNHT 2012; 185-190https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75070

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View Articletitled, Thermal Performance of an Open Loop Pulsating Heat Pipe With Ferrofluid (Magnetic Nano-Fluid)

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Topics: Ferrofluids , Heat pipes , Magnets , Nanofluids

Surface Plasmon Resonance Shifts of a Dispersion of Core-Shell Nanoparticles for Efficient Solar Absorption

Wei Lv, Todd P. Otanicar, Patrick E. Phelan, Lenore Dai, Robert A. Taylor, Rajasekaran Swaminathan

MNHT 2012; 191-199https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75090

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View Articletitled, Surface Plasmon Resonance Shifts of a Dispersion of Core-Shell Nanoparticles for Efficient Solar Absorption

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Topics: Absorption , Nanoparticles , Shells , Solar energy , Surface plasmon resonance , Plasmons (Physics) , Resonance , Disperse systems , Wavelength , Design

Thermal Conductivity Behavior of Yttria Nanofluids

Salim J. S. Masharqa, Waka Tesfai, Pawan K. Singh, Matteo Chiesa, Youssef Shatilla

MNHT 2012; 201-206https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75095

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View Articletitled, Thermal Conductivity Behavior of Yttria Nanofluids

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Topics: Nanofluids , Thermal conductivity , High temperature , Viscosity , Acoustics , Cooling systems , Nanoparticles , Particle size , Particulate matter , Spectroscopy

Feasibility Assessment of the Integration of Microfluidics and NEPCM for Cooling Microelectronics Systems

Julaunica Tigner, Tamara Floyd-Smith

MNHT 2012; 207-211https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75107

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View Articletitled, Feasibility Assessment of the Integration of Microfluidics and NEPCM for Cooling Microelectronics Systems

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Topics: Cooling , Microelectronic devices , Microfluidics , Microchannels , Heat , Fans , Fins , Phase change materials , Forced convection , Laptop computers

Thermal Conductivity Enhancement of Room Temperature Ionic Liquids (RTILs) With Various Magnetic Nanoparticles

N. Y. Jagath B. Nikapitiya, Hyejin Moon

MNHT 2012; 213-217https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75118

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View Articletitled, Thermal Conductivity Enhancement of Room Temperature Ionic Liquids (RTILs) With Various Magnetic Nanoparticles

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Topics: Nanoparticles , Temperature , Thermal conductivity , Magnetic fields , Nanofluids , Fluids , Particulate matter , Carbon , Metals , Nanotubes

Critical Review of the Novel Applications and Uses of Nanofluids

Robert Taylor, Sylvain Coulombe, Todd Otanicar, Patrick Phelan, Andrey Gunawan, Wei Lv, Gary Rosengarten, Ravi Prasher, Himanshu Tyagi

MNHT 2012; 219-234https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75189

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View Articletitled, Critical Review of the Novel Applications and Uses of Nanofluids

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Topics: Nanofluids , Convection , Density , Fluids , Modeling , Nanomedicine , Nanoparticles , Nanotechnology , Oils , Petroleum

Heat Transfer Performance of a Phase Change Microcapsule Fluid

Paul Kalinowski, John Lawler, Bao Yang, Fangyu Cao

MNHT 2012; 235-243https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75190

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View Articletitled, Heat Transfer Performance of a Phase Change Microcapsule Fluid

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Topics: Fluids , Heat transfer , Heat transfer coefficients , Particulate matter , Computer cooling , Coolants , Heat sinks , Microchannels , Nanoparticles , Phase change materials

Effects of Production Methods on the Particle Morphology and Properties of Aqueous Au Nanofluids

Ji-Hwan Lee, Seoung Youn Lee, Hyun Jin Kim, Seung-Hyun Lee, Seok Pil Jang, Stephen U. S. Choi

MNHT 2012; 245-251https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75242

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View Articletitled, Effects of Production Methods on the Particle Morphology and Properties of Aqueous Au Nanofluids

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Topics: Nanofluids , Particulate matter , Production management , Particle size , Dynamic light scattering , Temperature , Nanoparticles , Shapes , Thermal conductivity , Transients (Dynamics)

Simulation of Particle Property Effects in Energy Transport in Brownian Motion

Michael James Martin

MNHT 2012; 253-258https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75317

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View Articletitled, Simulation of Particle Property Effects in Energy Transport in Brownian Motion

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Topics: Brownian motion , Nanofluids , Particulate matter , Simulation , Nanoparticles , Fluids , Heat transfer , Aluminum , Convection , Copper

Solar Energy Harvesting Using Nanofluids-Based Concentrating Solar Collector

Vikrant Khullar, Himanshu Tyagi, Patrick E. Phelan, Todd P. Otanicar, Harjit Singh, Robert A. Taylor

MNHT 2012; 259-267https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75329

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View Articletitled, Solar Energy Harvesting Using Nanofluids-Based Concentrating Solar Collector

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Topics: Nanofluids , Solar collectors , Solar energy , Fluids , Heat transfer , Absorption , Convection , Flow (Dynamics) , Nanoparticles , Solar radiation

Micro/Nanoscale Interfacial Transport Phenomena

Experimental Investigation on Near Wall Natural Convection With Fluorescent Nanoparticles

Leping Zhou, Yaofa Li, Minami Yoda, G. P. Peterson

MNHT 2012; 269-273https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75016

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View Articletitled, Experimental Investigation on Near Wall Natural Convection With Fluorescent Nanoparticles

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Topics: Nanoparticles , Natural convection , Fluids , Heating , Microscale devices , Diffusion (Physics) , Wire , Brownian motion , Glass , Heat flux

Spot Cooling Using Electrowetting-Controlled Thin Film Heat Transfer

Jiangtao Cheng, Chung-Lung Chen

MNHT 2012; 275-281https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75032

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View Articletitled, Spot Cooling Using Electrowetting-Controlled Thin Film Heat Transfer

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Topics: Cooling , Heat transfer , Thin films , Drops , Copper , Evaporation , Heat , Heat flux , Thermal management , Capillarity

Experimental Study of a High Performance Aligned Graphite Thermal Interface Material

Y. Zhao, D. Strauss, Y. C. Chen, T. Liao, C. L. Chen

MNHT 2012; 283-290https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75049

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View Articletitled, Experimental Study of a High Performance Aligned Graphite Thermal Interface Material

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Topics: Graphite , Thermal conductivity

Effect of Hydrogen Passivation on the Thermal Conductivity of Nanoporous Crystalline Silicon: A Molecular Dynamics Study

Jin Fang, Laurent Pilon

MNHT 2012; 291-296https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75153

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View Articletitled, Effect of Hydrogen Passivation on the Thermal Conductivity of Nanoporous Crystalline Silicon: A Molecular Dynamics Study

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Topics: Hydrogen , Molecular dynamics , Silicon , Thermal conductivity , Atoms , Equilibrium (Physics) , Phonons , Porosity , Density , Electromagnetic scattering

The Effects of Van Der Waals Bonding Strength on the In-Plane Lattice Thermal Conductivities of Multilayer Thin Films

Weiyu Chen, Zhonghua Ni, Juekuan Yang, Yan Zhang, Deyu Li, Yunfei Chen

MNHT 2012; 297-300https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75227

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View Articletitled, The Effects of Van Der Waals Bonding Strength on the In-Plane Lattice Thermal Conductivities of Multilayer Thin Films

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Topics: Bonding , Thin films , Thermal conductivity , Equilibrium (Physics) , Interface roughness , Molecular dynamics , Silicon , Simulation models , Simulation results

Non-Equilibrium Molecular Dynamics Simulation on Thick Dependence Thermal Conductivities of Semiconductors

Calvin H. Li

MNHT 2012; 301-309https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75229

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View Articletitled, Non-Equilibrium Molecular Dynamics Simulation on Thick Dependence Thermal Conductivities of Semiconductors

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Topics: Equilibrium (Physics) , Molecular dynamics simulation , Semiconductors (Materials) , Simulation , Thermal conductivity , Atoms , Materials properties , Molecular dynamics , Nanoscale phenomena , Temperature

Heat Conduction and Interface Thermal Resistance in Liquid Argon Filled Silver and Graphite Nanochannels

Murat Barisik, Ziyuan Shi, Ali Beskok

MNHT 2012; 311-319https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75231

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View Articletitled, Heat Conduction and Interface Thermal Resistance in Liquid Argon Filled Silver and Graphite Nanochannels

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Topics: Graphite , Heat conduction , Silver , Thermal resistance , Temperature , Temperature distribution , Boundary-value problems , Engineering simulation , Heat flux , Heat transfer

Thermophysical Properties and Pool Boiling Characteristics of Water in Polyalphaolefin Nanoemulsion Fluids

Jiajun Xu, Bao Yang

MNHT 2012; 321-325https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75232

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View Articletitled, Thermophysical Properties and Pool Boiling Characteristics of Water in Polyalphaolefin Nanoemulsion Fluids

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Topics: Fluids , Pool boiling , Water , Thermal conductivity , Boiling , Drops , Maxwell equations , Phase transition temperature , Self-assembly , Sodium

Two-Temperature Non-Equilibrium Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Thermal Transport Across Metal-Nonmetal Interfaces

Yan Wang, Xiulin Ruan

MNHT 2012; 327-334https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75262

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View Articletitled, Two-Temperature Non-Equilibrium Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Thermal Transport Across Metal-Nonmetal Interfaces

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Topics: Equilibrium (Physics) , Metals , Molecular dynamics simulation , Nonmetallic materials , Temperature , Electrons , Phonons , Degrees of freedom , Heat , Interfacial thermal resistance

Effect of Interlayer Between Semiconductors on Interfacial Thermal Transport

Zhi Liang, Hai-Lung Tsai

MNHT 2012; 335-344https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75273

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View Articletitled, Effect of Interlayer Between Semiconductors on Interfacial Thermal Transport

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Topics: Crystal structure , Density , Gallium arsenide , Interfacial thermal resistance , Modeling , Molecular dynamics , Phonons , Semiconductor devices , Semiconductors (Materials) , Solids

Characterization of Lipid Membrane Properties for Tunable Electroporation

H. Jeremy Cho, Shalabh C. Maroo, Evelyn N. Wang

MNHT 2012; 345-353https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75321

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View Articletitled, Characterization of Lipid Membrane Properties for Tunable Electroporation

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Topics: Electroporation , Membranes , Packing (Shipments) , Packings (Cushioning) , Atomic force microscopy , Water , Density , Drug delivery systems , Electric fields , Engineering systems and industry applications

Nano/Microscale Boiling and Condensation Heat Transfer

Effect of Al₂O₃ Nanolubricant on a Turbo-BII R134a Pool Boiling Surface

M. A. Kedzierski

MNHT 2012; 355-362https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75024

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View Articletitled, Effect of Al₂O₃ Nanolubricant on a Turbo-BII R134a Pool Boiling Surface

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Topics: Pool boiling , Turbochargers , Nanoparticles , Boiling , Heat transfer , Lubricants , Particulate matter , Bubbles , Cavities , Film boiling

Development of Boiling Type Cooling System Using Electrostatic and Electroconvection Force

Ichiro Kano, Yuta Higuchi, Tadashi Chika

MNHT 2012; 363-369https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75038

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View Articletitled, Development of Boiling Type Cooling System Using Electrostatic and Electroconvection Force

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Topics: Boiling , Cooling systems , Critical heat flux , Electric fields , Bubbles , Electrodes , Heat flux , Heat transfer coefficients , Atmospheric pressure , Convection

Pressure Drop During Condensation in Microchannels

H. S. Wang, J. W. Rose

MNHT 2012; 371-376https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75187

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View Articletitled, Pressure Drop During Condensation in Microchannels

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Topics: Condensation , Microchannels , Pressure drop , Pressure gradient , Flow (Dynamics) , Friction , Momentum , Porosity , Fluids , Laminar flow

Modeling and Numerical Simulations of Vapor-Liquid Flow and Heat Transfer Within Microchannel Heat Sinks

Chengyun Xin, Jianhua Wang, Jianheng Xie, Yuee Song

MNHT 2012; 377-383https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75239

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View Articletitled, Modeling and Numerical Simulations of Vapor-Liquid Flow and Heat Transfer Within Microchannel Heat Sinks

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Topics: Boiling , Computer simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat sinks , Heat transfer , Microchannels , Modeling , Porous materials , Two-phase flow , Vapors

Microscale Behaviors of Dropwise Condensation: Reflection Spectrum Analysis

Zhong Lan, Wei Xu, Xia Zhu, Xuehu Ma

MNHT 2012; 385-389https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75254

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View Articletitled, Microscale Behaviors of Dropwise Condensation: Reflection Spectrum Analysis

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Topics: Condensation , Emission spectroscopy , Microscale devices , Reflection , Spectroscopy , Reflectance , Steam , Blanks , Drops , Heat transfer

A Study on the Effects of Ceramic Content of CNT / Metal Composite Surface Coatings Fabricated by Cold Spray for Boiling Heat Transfer Enhancement

Edward Joshua Pialago, Xi Ru Zheng, Kristian Arvin Ada, Oh Kyung Kwon, Dong An Cha, Chan Woo Park

MNHT 2012; 391-398https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75261

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View Articletitled, A Study on the Effects of Ceramic Content of CNT / Metal Composite Surface Coatings Fabricated by Cold Spray for Boiling Heat Transfer Enhancement

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Topics: Boiling , Carbon nanotubes , Ceramics , Coatings , Heat transfer , Metallic composites , Sprays , Composite materials , Particulate matter , Raw materials

Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop During Condensation of Ammonia in Microchannels

Brian M. Fronk, Srinivas Garimella

MNHT 2012; 399-409https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75265

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View Articletitled, Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop During Condensation of Ammonia in Microchannels

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Topics: Condensation , Heat transfer , Microchannels , Pressure drop , Refrigerants , Microscale devices , Water , Annulus , Climate change , Condensers (steam plant)

Microjet Impingement Boiling on a Structured-Porous Surface

Zenghui Zhao, Yoav Peles, Michael K. Jensen

MNHT 2012; 411-417https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75271

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View Articletitled, Microjet Impingement Boiling on a Structured-Porous Surface

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Topics: Boiling , Flow (Dynamics) , Wire mesh , Copper , Heat transfer , Atmospheric pressure , Computer cooling , Heat , Heat flux , Reynolds number

Condensation on Superhydrophobic Copper Oxide Nanostructures

Ryan Enright, Nicholas Dou, Nenad Miljkovic, Youngsuk Nam, Evelyn N. Wang

MNHT 2012; 419-425https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75277

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View Articletitled, Condensation on Superhydrophobic Copper Oxide Nanostructures

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Topics: Condensation , Copper , Nanostructures , Drops , Heat transfer , Energy generation , Nucleation (Physics) , Optical microscopy , Oxidation , Scanning electron microscopy

Growth Dynamics During Dropwise Condensation on Nanostructured Superhydrophobic Surfaces

Nenad Miljkovic, Ryan Enright, Evelyn N. Wang

MNHT 2012; 427-436https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75278

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View Articletitled, Growth Dynamics During Dropwise Condensation on Nanostructured Superhydrophobic Surfaces

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Topics: Condensation , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Drops , Heat transfer , Wetting , Water , Design , Energy conversion , Modeling , Scanning electron microscopy

Experimental Study of Tube Row Effects on Evaporation Heat Transfer Using a Micro-Scale, Porous-Layer Coating on a Horizontal-Tube, Falling-Film Heat Exchanger

Batikan Köroğlu, Nicholas Bogan, Chanwoo Park

MNHT 2012; 437-449https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75333

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View Articletitled, Experimental Study of Tube Row Effects on Evaporation Heat Transfer Using a Micro-Scale, Porous-Layer Coating on a Horizontal-Tube, Falling-Film Heat Exchanger

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Topics: Coating processes , Coatings , Evaporation , Heat exchangers , Heat transfer , Microscale devices , Wetting

Micro/Nanoscale Thermal Radiation

Near-Field Thermal Radiation Between Mie Resonance-Based Metamaterials

Mathieu Francoeur, Soumyadipta Basu, Spencer J. Petersen

MNHT 2012; 451-453https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75009

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View Articletitled, Near-Field Thermal Radiation Between Mie Resonance-Based Metamaterials

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Topics: Metamaterials , Resonance , Thermal radiation , Radiative heat transfer , Energy conversion , Engineers , Polaritons , Potassium , Silicon , Vacuum

Tunable Negative Refractive Index Metamaterials Based on Thermochromic Oxides

Yimin Xuan, Jinguo Huang, Qiang Li

MNHT 2012; 455-462https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75033

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View Articletitled, Tunable Negative Refractive Index Metamaterials Based on Thermochromic Oxides

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Topics: Metamaterials , Refractive index

Measurement of Coherent Thermal Emission From Subwavelength Grating Structures by the Excitation of Magnetic Polaritons

L. P. Wang, Z. M. Zhang

MNHT 2012; 463-474https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75112

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View Articletitled, Measurement of Coherent Thermal Emission From Subwavelength Grating Structures by the Excitation of Magnetic Polaritons

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Topics: Diffraction gratings , Emissions , Excitation , Polaritons

Spectral and Directional Control of Thermal Radiation With Periodic Structured Materials

Weijie Wang, Ceji Fu, Wenchang Tan

MNHT 2012; 475-481https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75139

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View Articletitled, Spectral and Directional Control of Thermal Radiation With Periodic Structured Materials

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Topics: Crystals , Diffraction gratings , Thermal radiation

Measurement of Near Field Radiation Between a Microsphere and an Infinite Plane With Improved Optical Beam

Ning Gu, Karthik Sasihithlu, Arvind Narayanaswamy

MNHT 2012; 483-489https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75161

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View Articletitled, Measurement of Near Field Radiation Between a Microsphere and an Infinite Plane With Improved Optical Beam

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Topics: Radiation (Physics) , Radiative heat transfer , Approximation , Deflection , Separation (Technology) , Waves , Chopping (Physics) , Dimensions , Displacement , Laser beams

Effect of Curvature on Near-Field Radiative Transfer: The Modified Proximity Approximation

Karthik Sasihithlu, Arvind Narayanaswamy

MNHT 2012; 491-501https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75163

Abstract

View Articletitled, Effect of Curvature on Near-Field Radiative Transfer: The Modified Proximity Approximation

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Topics: Approximation , Radiative heat transfer , Waves , Electrical conductance , Electrodynamics , Energy dissipation , Energy transformation , Engineering simulation , Polaritons , Simulation

A First-Principles Method of Determining Van Der Waals Forces in a Dissipative Media

Yi Zheng, Arvind Narayanaswamy

MNHT 2012; 503-508https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75165

Abstract

View Articletitled, A First-Principles Method of Determining Van Der Waals Forces in a Dissipative Media

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Topics: Maxwell stress tensors , Shapes , Stress tensors , Theoretical methods , Vacuum , Van der Waals forces

A Hybrid Partial Coherence and Geometry Optics Model of Thin Film Optics on Coated Rough Surfaces

Yuan Ting Wu, Zhi-feng Huang, Pei-feng Hsu, Huaichun Zhou

MNHT 2012; 509-514https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75184

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Hybrid Partial Coherence and Geometry Optics Model of Thin Film Optics on Coated Rough Surfaces

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Topics: Geometry , Optics , Surface roughness , Thin films , Reflectance , Waves , Coating processes , Coatings , Computation , Engineering systems and industry applications

Effect of Oxide Film on Bi-Directional Reflection Properties of Two-Dimensional Random Rough Surface of Silicon

J. Qiu, L. H. Liu, P.-f. Hsu

MNHT 2012; 515-520https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75195

Abstract

View Articletitled, Effect of Oxide Film on Bi-Directional Reflection Properties of Two-Dimensional Random Rough Surface of Silicon

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Topics: Finite difference time-domain analysis , Reflectance , Reflection , Silicon , Surface roughness

A Generalized Landauer Formalism of Nanoscale Thermal Radiative Transfer

Arvind Narayanaswamy

MNHT 2012; 521-526https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75201

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Generalized Landauer Formalism of Nanoscale Thermal Radiative Transfer

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Topics: Nanoscale phenomena , Radiative heat transfer , Electrodynamics

Thermal Radiative Properties of Vertical Graphitic Petal Arrays

Bhagirath Duvvuri, Anurag Kumar, Hua Bao, Haoxiang Huang, Timothy Fisher, Xiulin Ruan

MNHT 2012; 527-532https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75288

Abstract

View Articletitled, Thermal Radiative Properties of Vertical Graphitic Petal Arrays

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Topics: Cavities , Diffraction gratings , Electric fields , Engineering simulation , Finite difference time-domain analysis , Graphene , Graphite , Multi-walled carbon nanotubes , Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light)

Study of the Effect of Photonic Crystals on Absorptance and Efficiency of Absorption of Two Organic Photovoltaic Cells by the Finite Element Method

Maximiliano A. Velez, Amador M. Guzman

MNHT 2012; 533-538https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75316

Abstract

View Articletitled, Study of the Effect of Photonic Crystals on Absorptance and Efficiency of Absorption of Two Organic Photovoltaic Cells by the Finite Element Method

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Topics: Absorption , Crystals , Finite element methods , Photovoltaic cells , Dimensions , Active materials , Simulation , Computer simulation , Electrodes , Polarization (Electricity)

Micro/Nanoscale Energy Devices and Systems

A High-Performance Solution-Processable Hybrid Thermoelectric Material

Shannon K. Yee, Nelson Coates, Jeffrey J. Urban, Arun Majumdar, Rachel A. Segalman

MNHT 2012; 539-543https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75002

Abstract

View Articletitled, A High-Performance Solution-Processable Hybrid Thermoelectric Material

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Conducting polymers , Electric power generation , Electrical conductivity , Electrical properties , Interface phenomena , Manufacturing , Nanowires , Polymers , Semiconductors (Materials)

Towards High Energy Density, High Conductivity Thermal Energy Storage Composites

Patrick J. Shamberger, Daniel E. Forero

MNHT 2012; 545-553https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75039

Abstract

View Articletitled, Towards High Energy Density, High Conductivity Thermal Energy Storage Composites

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Topics: Composite materials , Density , Thermal conductivity , Thermal energy storage

Phonon Transport in Carbon Nanotube Aerogels

Lin Hu, Haibin Chen, Gabriella Coloyan, Alan J. H. McGaughey

MNHT 2012; 555-558https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75048

Abstract

View Articletitled, Phonon Transport in Carbon Nanotube Aerogels

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Phonons , Junctions , Thermal conductivity , Boundary-value problems , Density , Electrical properties , Molecular dynamics , Network models , Radiation detectors

Broadband Absorption Enhancement in Thin Film Solar Cells Using Inverse Optimization of Light Trapping Mechanisms

Shima Hajimirza, Alex Heltzel, John Howell

MNHT 2012; 559-567https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75065

Abstract

View Articletitled, Broadband Absorption Enhancement in Thin Film Solar Cells Using Inverse Optimization of Light Trapping Mechanisms

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Topics: Absorption , Optimization , Solar cells , Thin films , Diffraction gratings , Coatings , Silver , Algorithms , Design , Engineering simulation

Statistical Analysis of Surface Nanopatterned Thin Film Solar Cells Obtained by Inverse Optimization

Shima Hajimirza, John R. Howell

MNHT 2012; 569-577https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75066

Abstract

View Articletitled, Statistical Analysis of Surface Nanopatterned Thin Film Solar Cells Obtained by Inverse Optimization

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Topics: Optimization , Solar cells , Statistical analysis , Thin films , Errors , Light absorption , Manufacturing , Spectra (Spectroscopy) , Absorption , Diffraction gratings

Temperature Dependent Thermal Properties in LEDs for Solid State Lighting

Zonghui Su, Jonathan A. Malen, Li Huang, Robert F. Davis

MNHT 2012; 579-583https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75077

Abstract

View Articletitled, Temperature Dependent Thermal Properties in LEDs for Solid State Lighting

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Topics: Light-emitting diodes , Temperature , Thermal properties , Gallium nitride , Indium gallium nitride , Electromagnetic scattering , Energy dissipation , Heat , Nucleation (Physics) , Radiation scattering

Temperature-Dependent Thermal and Thermoelectric Properties of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Aerogels

Kejia Zhang, Abhishek Yadav, Kyu Hun Kim, Youngseok Oh, Mohammad F. Islam, Ctirad Uher, Kevin P. Pipe

MNHT 2012; 585-589https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75110

Abstract

View Articletitled, Temperature-Dependent Thermal and Thermoelectric Properties of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Aerogels

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Topics: Single-walled carbon nanotubes , Temperature , Density , Electrical conductivity , Thermal conductivity , Batteries , Drying , Mechanical properties , Sensors , Solids

Thermal Conductivity of Carbon Nanotube Aerogels With Different Filling Gases

Scott N. Schiffres, Kyu Hun Kim, Youngseok Oh, Mohammad F. Islam, Jonathan A. Malen

MNHT 2012; 591-595https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75122

Abstract

View Articletitled, Thermal Conductivity of Carbon Nanotube Aerogels With Different Filling Gases

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Gases , Thermal conductivity , Single-walled carbon nanotubes , Vacuum , Helium , Atmospheric pressure , Collisions (Physics) , Electrical properties , Fittings

Pyroelectric Energy Harvesting Using the Olsen Cycle on Relaxor Ferroelectric 8/65/35 PLZT

Felix Lee, Sam Goljahi, Ian McKinley, Christopher S. Lynch, Laurent Pilon

MNHT 2012; 597-604https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75152

Abstract

View Articletitled, Pyroelectric Energy Harvesting Using the Olsen Cycle on Relaxor Ferroelectric 8/65/35 PLZT

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Topics: Cycles , Energy harvesting , Electric fields , Density , Displacement , Lanthanum , Power density , Silicones , Temperature , Waste heat

A Novel Procedure for Pyroelectric Energy Harvesting Using Heat Conduction and the Olsen Cycle

Felix Lee, Ashcon Navid, Ian McKinley, Laurent Pilon

MNHT 2012; 605-613https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75155

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Novel Procedure for Pyroelectric Energy Harvesting Using Heat Conduction and the Olsen Cycle

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Topics: Cycles , Energy harvesting , Heat conduction , Density , Electric fields , Arches , Convection , Copolymers , Displacement , Operating temperature

Quantum-Well Si/SiC Self-Cooling for Thermal Management of High Heat Flux GaN HEMT Semiconductor Devices

Peng Wang, Michael Manno, Avram Bar-Cohen

MNHT 2012; 615-624https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75290

Abstract

View Articletitled, Quantum-Well Si/SiC Self-Cooling for Thermal Management of High Heat Flux GaN HEMT Semiconductor Devices

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Topics: Cooling , Gallium nitride , Heat flux , Quantum wells , Semiconductor devices , Thermal management , Wide band gap semiconductors , Electric current , Electron mobility , Integrated circuits

Water Infiltration in ZSM-5 Zeolites: Effect of Pore Volume and Water Structure

Shalabh C. Maroo, Tom Humplik, Tahar Laoui, Evelyn N. Wang

MNHT 2012; 625-631https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75322

Abstract

View Articletitled, Water Infiltration in ZSM-5 Zeolites: Effect of Pore Volume and Water Structure

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Topics: Water , Crystals , Simulation , Approximation , Atoms , Membranes , Molecular dynamics simulation , Nanocrystals , Reverse osmosis

The Effects of Diameter and Chirality in the Thermal Transport in Free-Standing and Supported Carbon-Nanotubes

Bo Qiu, Yan Wang, Qing Zhao, Xiulin Ruan

MNHT 2012; 633-638https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75323

Abstract

View Articletitled, The Effects of Diameter and Chirality in the Thermal Transport in Free-Standing and Supported Carbon-Nanotubes

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Chirality , Single-walled carbon nanotubes , Graphene , Thermal conductivity , Phonons , Engineering simulation , Molecular dynamics , Rendering , Simulation

Study of Specific Heat Capacity Enhancement of Molten Salt Nanomaterials for Solar Thermal Energy Storage (TES)

Hongjoo Yang, Debjyoti Banerjee

MNHT 2012; 639-644https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75338

Abstract

View Articletitled, Study of Specific Heat Capacity Enhancement of Molten Salt Nanomaterials for Solar Thermal Energy Storage (TES)

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Topics: Nanomaterials , Solar thermal power , Specific heat , Storage , Nanoparticles , High temperature , Nanofluids , Solar power stations , Accounting , Adhesives

Micro/Nano-Thermal Manufacturing and Materials Processing

Microfluidics for Controlled Production of Thin Films and Particles

David Baah, Julaunica Tigner, Bernard Britton, Tamara Floyd-Smith

MNHT 2012; 645-649https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75108

Abstract

View Articletitled, Microfluidics for Controlled Production of Thin Films and Particles

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Topics: Microfluidics , Particulate matter , Thin films , Polymers , Ceramics , Nanoparticles , Dimensions , Refractive index , Shapes , Ultraviolet radiation

Nanosecond Time-Resolved Measurements of Hole Opening During Laser Micromachining of Aluminum Films

David A. Willis, Mohammad Hendijanifard

MNHT 2012; 651-657https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75331

Abstract

View Articletitled, Nanosecond Time-Resolved Measurements of Hole Opening During Laser Micromachining of Aluminum Films

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Topics: Aluminum , Lasers , Micromachining , Pressure , Ablation (Vaporization technology) , Imaging , Shock waves , Transients (Dynamics) , Wavelength , Delays

Ultrafast Transport and Ultrafast Diagnostics

Analysis of USP Laser Induced Ablation Threshold in Transparent Aqueous Tissue

Jian Jiao, Zhixiong Guo

MNHT 2012; 659-664https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75175

Abstract

View Articletitled, Analysis of USP Laser Induced Ablation Threshold in Transparent Aqueous Tissue

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Topics: Ablation (Vaporization technology) , Biological tissues , Lasers , Transparency , Electrons , Ionization , Density , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Cornea , Laser ablation

An Analytical Solution of the Generalized Phase-Lagging Equation for Ultra-Fast Heat Transfer in One-Dimensional Semi-Infinite Domain

Vladimir Kulish, Kirill V. Poletkin

MNHT 2012; 665-671https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75210

Abstract

View Articletitled, An Analytical Solution of the Generalized Phase-Lagging Equation for Ultra-Fast Heat Transfer in One-Dimensional Semi-Infinite Domain

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Topics: Heat transfer , Heat , Heat flux , Laplace transforms , Temperature , Thin films , Waves

Phonon Scattering in Bi₂Te₃/Sb₂Te₃ Superlattice

Yaguo Wang, Carl Liebig, Xianfan Xu, Rama Venkatasubramanian

MNHT 2012; 673-676https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75299

Abstract

View Articletitled, Phonon Scattering in Bi₂Te₃/Sb₂Te₃ Superlattice

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Topics: Electromagnetic scattering , Phonons , Radiation scattering , Scattering (Physics) , Superlattices , Acoustics , Heat

Thermal Metrology at Micro/Nanoscales

Applications of Nano Hot-Film Sensor for Micro/Nanoscale Thermal Measurement

Koji Takahashi, Jun Hirotani, Takashi Nishiyama, Tatsuya Ikuta, Hiroshi Takamatsu

MNHT 2012; 677-681https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75030

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View Articletitled, Applications of Nano Hot-Film Sensor for Micro/Nanoscale Thermal Measurement

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Topics: Nanoscale phenomena , Sensors , Thermal conductivity , Carbon nanotubes , Contact resistance , Dielectrophoresis , Fins , Flow (Dynamics) , Flow sensors , Fluids

Assessment of Fourier-Based Thermal Models Used in Frequency-Domain Thermoreflectance Data Analysis

D. P. Sellan, V. Mishra, J. A. Malen, A. J. H. McGaughey, C. H. Amon

MNHT 2012; 683-686https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75087

Abstract

View Articletitled, Assessment of Fourier-Based Thermal Models Used in Frequency-Domain Thermoreflectance Data Analysis

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Topics: Thermoreflectance , Phonons , Heat conduction , Relaxation (Physics) , Temperature , Temperature profiles

Thermoelectric Characterization of Ge₂Sb₂Te₅ Films for Phase-Change Memory

Jaeho Lee, Takashi Kodama, Yoonjin Won, Mehdi Asheghi, Kenneth E. Goodson

MNHT 2012; 687-693https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75092

Abstract

View Articletitled, Thermoelectric Characterization of Ge₂Sb₂Te₅ Films for Phase-Change Memory

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Topics: Crystallization , Electromagnetic scattering , Engineering simulation , Film thickness , Grain boundaries , Optimization , Phase change materials , Radiation scattering , Scattering (Physics) , Simulation

Thermal Characterization of Discrete Device Layers in Al_xGa_1−xN Based Ultraviolet Light Emitting Diodes

Shweta Natarajan, Bobby G. Watkins, Vinod Adivarahan, Asif Khan, Samuel Graham

MNHT 2012; 695-705https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75146

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View Articletitled, Thermal Characterization of Discrete Device Layers in Al_<em>x</em>Ga_{<em>1−x</em>}N Based Ultraviolet Light Emitting Diodes

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Topics: Thermal characterization , Ultraviolet radiation , Temperature , Electroluminescence , Light-emitting diodes , Raman spectroscopy , Quantum wells , Reliability , Temperature measurement , Thermal management

Ultrasensitive Bimaterial Cantilevers Optimized for Nanowire Heat Conduction Measurement

Carlo Canetta, Ning Gu, Arvind Narayanaswamy

MNHT 2012; 707-712https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75169

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View Articletitled, Ultrasensitive Bimaterial Cantilevers Optimized for Nanowire Heat Conduction Measurement

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Topics: Cantilevers , Heat conduction , Nanowires , Aluminum coatings , Dimensions , Flat plates , Heat flux , Radiative heat transfer , Sensors , Silicon nitride ceramics

Thermal Conductivity of Single-Crystal Silicon Microbridges Measured by Electrical Resistance Thermometry and Time-Domain Thermoreflectance

Timothy S. English, Leslie M. Phinney, Patrick E. Hopkins, Justin R. Serrano

MNHT 2012; 713-722https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75179

Abstract

View Articletitled, Thermal Conductivity of Single-Crystal Silicon Microbridges Measured by Electrical Resistance Thermometry and Time-Domain Thermoreflectance

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Topics: Crystals , Electrical resistance , Silicon , Temperature measurement , Thermal conductivity , Thermoreflectance , Temperature , Microelectromechanical systems , Modeling , Silicon-on-insulator

Thermal Conductivity Measurement of Individual Polythiophene Nanofibers With Suspended Micro-Resistance Thermometer Devices

Sally A. McMenamin, Annie Weathers, Virendra Singh, Michael T. Pettes, Baratunde A. Cola, Li Shi

MNHT 2012; 723-728https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75276

Abstract

View Articletitled, Thermal Conductivity Measurement of Individual Polythiophene Nanofibers With Suspended Micro-Resistance Thermometer Devices

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Topics: Nanofibers , Thermal conductivity measurement , Thermometers , Thermal conductivity , Temperature , Adhesives , Binders (Materials) , Conducting polymers , Density , Fibers

Rapid Transient Thermal Analysis of Three-Dimensional Interconnect Structures Using Proper Orthogonal Decomposition Method

Banafsheh Barabadi, Satish Kumar, Yogendra K. Joshi

MNHT 2012; 729-733https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75286

Abstract

View Articletitled, Rapid Transient Thermal Analysis of Three-Dimensional Interconnect Structures Using Proper Orthogonal Decomposition Method

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Topics: Principal component analysis , Thermal analysis , Transients (Dynamics) , Heating , Joules , Architecture , Copper , Electrical wires , Metals , Modeling

Computational Methods in Micro/Nanoscale Transport

Modeling of a Nanoparticle Motion in a Newtonian Fluid: A Comparison Between Fluctuating Hydrodynamics and Generalized Langevin Procedures

B. Uma, P. S. Ayyaswamy, R. Radhakrishnan, D. M. Eckmann

MNHT 2012; 735-743https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75019

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View Articletitled, Modeling of a Nanoparticle Motion in a Newtonian Fluid: A Comparison Between Fluctuating Hydrodynamics and Generalized Langevin Procedures

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Topics: Fluids , Hydrodynamics , Modeling , Nanoparticles , Particulate matter , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Computation , Computer simulation , Finite element methods , Fluctuations (Physics)

Numerical Study on Near-Wall Natural Convection Over a Microscale Heating Wire

Leping Zhou, Yunfang Zhang, Lijun Yang, Xiaoze Du, Minami Yoda, G. P. Peterson

MNHT 2012; 745-751https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75067

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View Articletitled, Numerical Study on Near-Wall Natural Convection Over a Microscale Heating Wire

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Topics: Heating , Microscale devices , Natural convection , Wire , Computational fluid dynamics , Diffusion (Physics) , Heat , Heat transfer , Nanoparticles , Computer software

Comparison of Spectral Energy Density Methods for Predicting Phonon Properties

Jason M. Larkin, Alexandre D. Massicotte, Joseph E. Turney, Alan J. H. McGaughey, Cristina H. Amon

MNHT 2012; 753-759https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75071

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View Articletitled, Comparison of Spectral Energy Density Methods for Predicting Phonon Properties

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Topics: Density , Phonons , Lattice dynamics , Molecular dynamics simulation , Insulation , Silicon , Thermal conductivity

Thermal Transport in Graphene Supported on Copper

Liang Chen, Satish Kumar

MNHT 2012; 761-767https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75075

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View Articletitled, Thermal Transport in Graphene Supported on Copper

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Topics: Copper , Graphene , Thermal conductivity , Atoms , Phonons , Acoustics , Approximation , Carbon , Equilibrium (Physics) , Molecular dynamics simulation

Impact of Contact Resistances on Electrical and Thermal Transport in Carbon Nanotube Network Transistors

Man Prakash Gupta, David Estrada, Eric Pop, Satish Kumar

MNHT 2012; 769-776https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75111

Abstract

View Articletitled, Impact of Contact Resistances on Electrical and Thermal Transport in Carbon Nanotube Network Transistors

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Transistors , Density , Thermal conductivity , Thin film transistors , Energy dissipation , Geometry , Simulation results , Statistics , Temperature

Electrothermal Modeling and Design Strategies for Multibit Phase Change Memory

Zijian Li, Rakesh G. D. Jeyasingh, Jaeho Lee, Mehdi Asheghi, H.-S. Philip Wong, Kenneth E. Goodson

MNHT 2012; 777-783https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75129

Abstract

View Articletitled, Electrothermal Modeling and Design Strategies for Multibit Phase Change Memory

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Topics: Columns (Structural) , Computer programming , Crystallization , Design , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Electrodes , Heating , Joules , Modeling , Nanoscale phenomena

Thermomechanical Behavior of GaN Nanowires During Tensile Loading and Unloading

Kwangsub Jung, Maenghyo Cho, Min Zhou

MNHT 2012; 785-788https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75144

Abstract

View Articletitled, Thermomechanical Behavior of GaN Nanowires During Tensile Loading and Unloading

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Topics: Gallium nitride , Nanowires , Thermomechanics , Thermal conductivity , Phase transitions , Wire , Deformation , Electromagnetic scattering , Equilibrium (Physics) , Graphite

Comparison of Atomistic and Continuum Methods for Calculating Ballistic Phonon Transmission in Nanoscale Waveguides

Drew A. Cheney, Jennifer R. Lukes

MNHT 2012; 789-798https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75264

Abstract

View Articletitled, Comparison of Atomistic and Continuum Methods for Calculating Ballistic Phonon Transmission in Nanoscale Waveguides

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Topics: Nanoscale phenomena , Phonons , Waveguides , Acoustics , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Geometry , Lattice dynamics , Mode shapes , Molecular dynamics simulation , Thermal conductivity

Conjugated Heat Transfer in Micro-Channels With a Single Domain Formulation and Integral Transforms

Diego C. Knupp, Carolina P. Naveira Cotta, Renato M. Cotta

MNHT 2012; 799-808https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75287

Abstract

View Articletitled, Conjugated Heat Transfer in Micro-Channels With a Single Domain Formulation and Integral Transforms

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Topics: Heat transfer , Microchannels , Fluids , Diffusion (Physics) , Eigenvalues , Heat conduction , Channel flow , Convection , Modeling , Transients (Dynamics)

Improving DSMC Inlet/Outlet Flow Boundary Conditions for Gas Mixtures Using the Chapman-Enskog Distribution

Amir Ahmadzadegan, John Wen, Metin Renksizbulut

MNHT 2012; 809-817https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75298

Abstract

View Articletitled, Improving DSMC Inlet/Outlet Flow Boundary Conditions for Gas Mixtures Using the Chapman-Enskog Distribution

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Topics: Boundary-value problems , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Simulation , Algorithms , Equilibrium (Physics) , Density , Electromagnetic scattering , Microchannel flow , Microchannels

Simulation of Thermal Conductivity of Nanofluids Using Dissipative Particle Dynamics

Toru Yamada, Yutaka Asako, Mohammad Faghri, Chungpyo Hong

MNHT 2012; 819-827https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75311

Abstract

View Articletitled, Simulation of Thermal Conductivity of Nanofluids Using Dissipative Particle Dynamics

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Topics: Nanofluids , Particle dynamics , Simulation , Thermal conductivity , Water , Brownian motion , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat , Interfacial thermal resistance , Nanoparticles

Heat and Mass Transfer in Small Scale

Enhanced Electro-Osmotic Flow Pump for Micro-Scale Heat Exchangers

Marwan F. Al-Rjoub, Ajit K. Roy, Sabyasachi Ganguli, Rupak K. Banerjee

MNHT 2012; 829-833https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75026

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View Articletitled, Enhanced Electro-Osmotic Flow Pump for Micro-Scale Heat Exchangers

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Topics: Electroosmosis , Heat exchangers , Microscale devices , Pumps , Silicon , Design , Manufacturing , Micropumps , Water , Microchannels

Experimental Investigation of Two Phase Flow in Micro-Sized Circular Tubes

Y. S. Lim, Simon C. M. Yu

MNHT 2012; 835-843https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75054

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View Articletitled, Experimental Investigation of Two Phase Flow in Micro-Sized Circular Tubes

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Topics: Porosity , Pressure drop , Two-phase flow

Study on Condensation of Biomass Pyrolysis Gas by Spray Bio-Droplets

Wen-long Cheng, Kun Xie, Wen-jing Shi

MNHT 2012; 845-849https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75080

Abstract

View Articletitled, Study on Condensation of Biomass Pyrolysis Gas by Spray Bio-Droplets

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Topics: Biomass , Condensation , Drops , Pyrolysis , Sprays , Cooling , Feedstock , Heat , Mass transfer , Temperature

A Study of On-Chip Aqueous Two Phase System Formation and its Applications

Pavithra A. L. Wijethunga, Hyejin Moon

MNHT 2012; 851-856https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75138

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Study of On-Chip Aqueous Two Phase System Formation and its Applications

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Topics: Drops , Electrodes , Gravity (Force) , Microfluidics , Polymer solutions , Polymers , Separation (Technology)

Temperature Dependent Thermal Conductivity of Pure Silica MEL and MFI Zeolite Thin Films

Jin Fang, Yi Huang, Laurent Pilon, Christopher M. Lew, Yushan Yan

MNHT 2012; 857-862https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75154

Abstract

View Articletitled, Temperature Dependent Thermal Conductivity of Pure Silica MEL and MFI Zeolite Thin Films

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Topics: Temperature , Thermal conductivity , Thin films , Nanoparticles , Porosity , Crystallization , Electromagnetic scattering , Nanocrystals , Nanostructures , Phonons

Marangoni Asymmetrical Instability in a T-Junction Microchannel With an Open Outlet

Zhenhai Pan, Hao Wang

MNHT 2012; 863-870https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75164

Abstract

View Articletitled, Marangoni Asymmetrical Instability in a T-Junction Microchannel With an Open Outlet

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Topics: Evaporation , Junctions , Microchannels

Fluctuation Hydrodynamics, Thermophoresis of Nanoparticles and Heat Transfer in Nanofluids

Alexandr S. Dmitriev

MNHT 2012; 871-874https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75205

Abstract

View Articletitled, Fluctuation Hydrodynamics, Thermophoresis of Nanoparticles and Heat Transfer in Nanofluids

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Topics: Heat transfer , Hydrodynamics , Nanofluids , Nanoparticles , Fluctuations (Physics) , Fluids , Phonons , Temperature gradient , Wavelength , Acoustics

Size Dependent Orientation of Knudsen Force

Taishan Zhu, Wenjing Ye, Jun Zhang

MNHT 2012; 875-878https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75237

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View Articletitled, Size Dependent Orientation of Knudsen Force

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Topics: Computer simulation , Kinetic theory , Microbeams , Temperature gradient , Theoretical analysis

Convective Heat Transfer of Turbulent Gas Flow in Micro-Tubes With Constant Wall Temperature (Cooled Case)

Kyohei Isobe, Chungpyo Hong, Yutaka Asako, Ichiro Ueno

MNHT 2012; 879-887https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75241

Abstract

View Articletitled, Convective Heat Transfer of Turbulent Gas Flow in Micro-Tubes With Constant Wall Temperature (Cooled Case)

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Topics: Convection , Gas flow , Turbulence , Wall temperature , Temperature , Heat transfer , Computation , Flow (Dynamics) , Eddies (Fluid dynamics) , Mach number

Experimental Studies of Nonisothermal Binary Fluids With Phase Change in Confined Geometries

Yaofa Li, Benjamin M. Chan, Minami Yoda

MNHT 2012; 889-898https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75246

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View Articletitled, Experimental Studies of Nonisothermal Binary Fluids With Phase Change in Confined Geometries

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Topics: Fluids , Stress , Temperature , Surface tension , Coolants , Evaporation , Condensation , Ethanol , Vapors , Water

Convection, Evaporation, and Condensation of Simple and Binary Fluids in Confined Geometries

Tongran Qin, Roman O. Grigoriev

MNHT 2012; 899-908https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75266

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View Articletitled, Convection, Evaporation, and Condensation of Simple and Binary Fluids in Confined Geometries

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Topics: Condensation , Convection , Evaporation , Fluids , Stress , Ethanol , Buoyancy , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluid mechanics , Gases

Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop Through Nano-Fin Arrays in the Free-Molecular Flow Regime

Michael James Martin

MNHT 2012; 909-916https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75312

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View Articletitled, Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop Through Nano-Fin Arrays in the Free-Molecular Flow Regime

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Pressure drop

Heat Pulse Propagation Along Silicon Nanofilms

Yanbao Ma

MNHT 2012; 917-922https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75324

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View Articletitled, Heat Pulse Propagation Along Silicon Nanofilms

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Topics: Heat , Phonons , Silicon , Computer simulation , Heat conduction , Knudsen number , Longitudinal waves , Nanoscale phenomena , Nanotechnology , Thin films

Inhalable Particle Behaviors in Laminar Flows Around Triangular and Circular Cylinders

Jiyun Xu, Jian Zhang, Jianchun Mi, Hao Wang

MNHT 2012; 923-928https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75330

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View Articletitled, Inhalable Particle Behaviors in Laminar Flows Around Triangular and Circular Cylinders

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Topics: Circular cylinders , Laminar flow , Particulate matter

Micro/Miniature Two-Phase Devices

Thermo-Fluid Model for High Thermal Conductivity Thermal Ground Planes

Mohammed T. Ababneh, Frank M. Gerner, Pramod Chamarthy, Peter de Bock, Shakti Chauhan, Tao Deng

MNHT 2012; 929-937https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75185

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View Articletitled, Thermo-Fluid Model for High Thermal Conductivity Thermal Ground Planes

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Topics: Thermal conductivity , Thermofluids , Heat , Cooling , Gases , Heat pipes , Laminar flow , Microelectronic devices , Porosity , Pressure

Onset of Benard-Marangoni Instability on a Flat Meniscus in a Microchannel

Zhenhai Pan, Hao Wang

MNHT 2012; 939-946https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75222

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View Articletitled, Onset of Benard-Marangoni Instability on a Flat Meniscus in a Microchannel

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Topics: Microchannels

Biomedical Applications of Micro/Nanoscale Transport

Quantification of MicroCT Image Intensity and Nanoparticle Concentration in Agarose Gel

A. LeBrun, N. Conn, A. Attaluri, N. Manuchehrabadi, Z. Huang, R. Ma, L. Zhu

MNHT 2012; 947-948https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75025

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View Articletitled, Quantification of MicroCT Image Intensity and Nanoparticle Concentration in Agarose Gel

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Topics: Agar , Nanoparticles , Biological tissues , Tumors , Heat , Absorption , Cancer , Damage , Density , Elevations (Drawings)

Numerical Study of Nanofluid Transport in Tumors During Nanofluid Infusion for Magnetic Nanoparticle Hyperthermia Treatment

Di Su, Ronghui Ma, Liang Zhu

MNHT 2012; 949-950https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75101

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View Articletitled, Numerical Study of Nanofluid Transport in Tumors During Nanofluid Infusion for Magnetic Nanoparticle Hyperthermia Treatment

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Topics: Nanofluids , Nanoparticles , Tumors , Heat , Biological tissues , Cancer , Damage , Iron , Magnetic fields , Magnetite

Enhancement of Cryosurgery Using Biodegradable MgO Nanoparticles

Zhi Zhu He, De Rui Di, Jing Liu

MNHT 2012; 951-954https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75218

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View Articletitled, Enhancement of Cryosurgery Using Biodegradable MgO Nanoparticles

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Topics: Biodegradation , Nanoparticles , Biocompatibility , Biological tissues , Computer simulation , Particulate matter , Temperature effects , Theoretical analysis

Numerical Simulation on Heat Transfer in a Novel Combined Therapy of Nano-Cryosurgery and RF Hyperthermia

Zhong-Shan Deng, Jing Liu

MNHT 2012; 955-959https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75259

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View Articletitled, Numerical Simulation on Heat Transfer in a Novel Combined Therapy of Nano-Cryosurgery and RF Hyperthermia

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Topics: Computer simulation , Heat transfer , Patient treatment , Freezing , Heating , Tumors , Biological tissues , Nanoparticles , Shapes , Thermal conductivity

Keynote Presentations

Micro/Nanoscale Heat Transfer: Interfacial Effects Dominate the Heat Transfer

X. Zhang, Z. Y. Guo

MNHT 2012; 961-970https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2012-75355

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View Articletitled, Micro/Nanoscale Heat Transfer: Interfacial Effects Dominate the Heat Transfer

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Topics: Heat transfer , Nanoscale heat transfer , Heat conduction , Buoyancy , Convection , Gases , Inertia (Mechanics) , Mean free path , Radiation (Physics) , Relaxation (Physics)