Addressing pervasive environmental challenges, sophisticated next-generation cement-
based materials, engineered to fulfill comprehensive objectives including mechanical …

The ambition of human beings to create a comfortable environment for work and life in a
sustainable way has triggered a great need for advanced thermal insulation materials in …

The energy crisis has arisen as the most pressing concern and top priority for policymakers,
with buildings accounting for over 40% of global energy consumption. Currently, single …

Abstract Flat plate Loop Heat Pipes (LHPs) have emerged as an attractive battery thermal
management system (BTMS) as they allow long-distance heat transfer at no power cost due …

To further enhance heat dissipation efficiency and temperature uniformity of battery pack, a
novel cooling tube battery pack embedded with triangle umbrella-shaped cellular structure …

Low flexural strength and toughness have posed enduring challenges to cementitious
materials. As the main hydration product of cement, calcium silicate hydrate (C–S–H) plays …

The distribution of current/voltage can be further regulated by optimising the electrical
connection topology, considering a particular battery thermal management systems. This …

Dendrite formation, contact loss, and continuous formation of the solid electrolyte interphase
(SEI) preclude the practical use of the energy-dense lithium (Li) metal. Li–Ag alloys have the …

The mechanical properties of most materials with a negative Poisson's ratio (NPR) cannot
be flexibly adjusted after being designed to meet complex engineering requirements. To …

Thermo-responsive hydrogels can dynamically modulate incident light, providing a broad
prospect for development of smart windows, which are of pivotal importance for energy …