Under the environment of an artificial climate chamber, supercooling point （SCP） and freezing point （FP） in flower and young fruit at different development stages and freezing injuries of floral organs were studie...Under the environment of an artificial climate chamber, supercooling point （SCP） and freezing point （FP） in flower and young fruit at different development stages and freezing injuries of floral organs were studied. The apricot cultivars tested were Kety, Golden Sun and Honghebao. With the development of flower buds, SCP and FP increased, which indicated that their cold resistance decreased. SCP and FP varied with different floral organs. For different apricot cultivars, it was found that, the lower SCP or FP in floral organs was, the more resistant capacity the cultivar had, and the larger the temperature interval from SCP to FP was. SCP was not a constant value, but a range. Frequency distribution of SCP in petals was more dispersing than that in stamens and pistils. Floral organs could maintain a supercooling state to avoid ice formation, but they were sensitive to freezing. Once floral organs froze, thev turned brown after thawing.展开更多
Supercooling of the microencapsulated phase change materials（PCMs） during cooling usually happens. This phenomenon can interfere with heat transfer and is necessary to further overcome. In this study, mela- mine-for...Supercooling of the microencapsulated phase change materials（PCMs） during cooling usually happens. This phenomenon can interfere with heat transfer and is necessary to further overcome. In this study, mela- mine-formaldehyde microcapsules containing two n-alkane PCMs, namely, n-dodecane（Cl2） or n-tetradecane（C14） were prepared by in situ polymerization. A small amount of n-hexatriacontane（C36） was introduced as an organic ge- lator into the core of microcapsules to cope with the supercooling problem. Analyses demonstrate that supercooling of the microencapsulated C12 or C14 was significantly suppressed by adding 3%（mass fraction） C36, without changing the spherical morphology and dispersibility. It could be also found that the enthalpy of microencapsulated CI2 or C14 containing C36 was similar to that of microencapsulated n-alkanes without C36, whereas the difference between onsets of crystallization and melting（degree of supercooling） is similar to that of those of pure n-alkanes, suggesting the re- markable suppression ability of the organic gelator on supercooling.展开更多
This study aims to develop a paraffin-based phase change material(PCM) emulsion with a low extent of supercooling for thermal energy storage(TES) systems to improve the cooling efficiency.Hexadecane-water emulsions we...This study aims to develop a paraffin-based phase change material(PCM) emulsion with a low extent of supercooling for thermal energy storage(TES) systems to improve the cooling efficiency.Hexadecane-water emulsions were prepared and characterized. Multi-wall carbon nanotubes(MWCNTs) were dispersed in the emulsion as a nucleating agent to reduce the supercooling. The MWCNTs were chemically modified with carboxyl groups to improve the dispersion of the tubular particles in the organic liquid. Thermal analyses of the emulsions by differential scanning calorimeter(DSC) indicated that the extent of supercooling was significantly reduced. The concentration of the nucleating agent for an effective supercooling suppression as found to be very low, in agreement with previous findings, and there appeared to be a minimum concentration for the supercooling reduction.展开更多
Comparing the solidification characteristics of supercooling directional solidification(SDS) with constrained directional solidification(D. S. ) and considering the inheritance of supercooled melt, the supercooling di...Comparing the solidification characteristics of supercooling directional solidification(SDS) with constrained directional solidification(D. S. ) and considering the inheritance of supercooled melt, the supercooling directional solidification technique with the combination of melt supercooing and traditional directional solidification was proposed. An exploring study on SDS techniques was also conducted by using appropriate selfmade facilities and the deep supercooling of Cu-5. O % Ni alloy and its directional solidification were implemented. The experimental results show that: 1 ) the solidification microstructure produced by SDS are nearly the same as that by LMC technique, its primary arm spacing is around 30 Um in average and the secondary sidebranch is considerably degenerated; 2) the primary arm trunk of microstructure appears straight and fine, and the average deviation of crystal growth orientation from the axial line is about 5. 8; 3) a mathematical model describing the relationship between melt supercooling by SDS and the solidification rate, namely T-T model,was established, by which the microstructure evolution in SDS can be explained.展开更多
Microencapsulation of phase change materials(MPCM)is an effective way to achieve solar energy management.However,the crystallization of phase change materials(PCMs)in microcapsules will produce supercooling,which will...Microencapsulation of phase change materials(MPCM)is an effective way to achieve solar energy management.However,the crystallization of phase change materials(PCMs)in microcapsules will produce supercooling,which will affect the energy storage efficiency of MPCM.The incorporation of TiO_(2)nanoparticles into MPCM can alleviate supercooling.In this work,octadecyltrimethoxysilane(ODTMS)was used to modify the solid nucleating agent TiO_(2)(m-TiO_(2))to improve its compatibility with n-Octadecane.Then,MPCM based on m-TiO_(2)nucleating agent,melamine-formaldehyde resin(MF)shell material,and n-Octadecane core material was prepared.Differential scanning calorimetry(DSC)results demonstrate that the supercooling degree(ΔT)of MPCM(MPCM-02)decreases to 0℃with a tiny level of 0.25 wt%m-TiO_(2),while the MPCM with unmodified TiO_(2)is 6.1℃and the MPCM without nucleating agent is 4.1℃.Besides,the phase change enthalpy(ΔHm)and encapsulation efficiency(E)of MPCM-02 remain at 183.7 J/g and 95.3%,respectively.Finally,phase change composite materials with photothermal conversion capabilities were constructed by MXenes,MPCM,and polyurethane acrylate(PUA).When 1 wt%MXenes and 30 wt%MPCM were incorporated into PUA matrix,the thermal conductivity and surface temperature after 1200s of infrared light irradiation were 48.8%and 8.2℃higher than pure PUA matrix.These results demonstrate the good solar energy storage capabilities of the MPCM,which possesses promising application potential in the field of solar energy thermal management and human thermal regulation.展开更多
The objective of this paper is to investigate water supercooling. Supercooling occurs when a liquid does not freeze although its temperature is below its freezing point. In general, supercooling is an unstable conditi...The objective of this paper is to investigate water supercooling. Supercooling occurs when a liquid does not freeze although its temperature is below its freezing point. In general, supercooling is an unstable condition and occurs under special conditions. The parameters that influence supercooling stability and probability of occurrence include freezer temperature and water’s initial temperature. In this paper, it is shown that with a freezer temperature range of -3℃ to -8℃, supercooling is most likely to happen and is independent of the water’s initial temperature. Furthermore, as the freezer temperature decreases, the probability of nucleation increases, causing instant freezing. Finally, it is concluded that the Mpemba effect, in which initially hot water freezes faster than initially cold water, is due to the supercooling instability in initially hot water in which nucleation agents are more active.展开更多
文摘Under the environment of an artificial climate chamber, supercooling point （SCP） and freezing point （FP） in flower and young fruit at different development stages and freezing injuries of floral organs were studied. The apricot cultivars tested were Kety, Golden Sun and Honghebao. With the development of flower buds, SCP and FP increased, which indicated that their cold resistance decreased. SCP and FP varied with different floral organs. For different apricot cultivars, it was found that, the lower SCP or FP in floral organs was, the more resistant capacity the cultivar had, and the larger the temperature interval from SCP to FP was. SCP was not a constant value, but a range. Frequency distribution of SCP in petals was more dispersing than that in stamens and pistils. Floral organs could maintain a supercooling state to avoid ice formation, but they were sensitive to freezing. Once floral organs froze, thev turned brown after thawing.
文摘Supercooling of the microencapsulated phase change materials（PCMs） during cooling usually happens. This phenomenon can interfere with heat transfer and is necessary to further overcome. In this study, mela- mine-formaldehyde microcapsules containing two n-alkane PCMs, namely, n-dodecane（Cl2） or n-tetradecane（C14） were prepared by in situ polymerization. A small amount of n-hexatriacontane（C36） was introduced as an organic ge- lator into the core of microcapsules to cope with the supercooling problem. Analyses demonstrate that supercooling of the microencapsulated C12 or C14 was significantly suppressed by adding 3%（mass fraction） C36, without changing the spherical morphology and dispersibility. It could be also found that the enthalpy of microencapsulated CI2 or C14 containing C36 was similar to that of microencapsulated n-alkanes without C36, whereas the difference between onsets of crystallization and melting（degree of supercooling） is similar to that of those of pure n-alkanes, suggesting the re- markable suppression ability of the organic gelator on supercooling.
基金Supported by the Research Grant Council of the Hong Kong SAR government(GRF PolyU 5241/11E)
文摘This study aims to develop a paraffin-based phase change material(PCM) emulsion with a low extent of supercooling for thermal energy storage(TES) systems to improve the cooling efficiency.Hexadecane-water emulsions were prepared and characterized. Multi-wall carbon nanotubes(MWCNTs) were dispersed in the emulsion as a nucleating agent to reduce the supercooling. The MWCNTs were chemically modified with carboxyl groups to improve the dispersion of the tubular particles in the organic liquid. Thermal analyses of the emulsions by differential scanning calorimeter(DSC) indicated that the extent of supercooling was significantly reduced. The concentration of the nucleating agent for an effective supercooling suppression as found to be very low, in agreement with previous findings, and there appeared to be a minimum concentration for the supercooling reduction.
文摘Comparing the solidification characteristics of supercooling directional solidification(SDS) with constrained directional solidification(D. S. ) and considering the inheritance of supercooled melt, the supercooling directional solidification technique with the combination of melt supercooing and traditional directional solidification was proposed. An exploring study on SDS techniques was also conducted by using appropriate selfmade facilities and the deep supercooling of Cu-5. O % Ni alloy and its directional solidification were implemented. The experimental results show that: 1 ) the solidification microstructure produced by SDS are nearly the same as that by LMC technique, its primary arm spacing is around 30 Um in average and the secondary sidebranch is considerably degenerated; 2) the primary arm trunk of microstructure appears straight and fine, and the average deviation of crystal growth orientation from the axial line is about 5. 8; 3) a mathematical model describing the relationship between melt supercooling by SDS and the solidification rate, namely T-T model,was established, by which the microstructure evolution in SDS can be explained.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U20A20299)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2023A1515011985)the support from the Scientific and Technological Innovation Strategy Program of Guangdong Province:Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Technology Cooperation Funding Scheme(No.2022A0505030026).
文摘Microencapsulation of phase change materials(MPCM)is an effective way to achieve solar energy management.However,the crystallization of phase change materials(PCMs)in microcapsules will produce supercooling,which will affect the energy storage efficiency of MPCM.The incorporation of TiO_(2)nanoparticles into MPCM can alleviate supercooling.In this work,octadecyltrimethoxysilane(ODTMS)was used to modify the solid nucleating agent TiO_(2)(m-TiO_(2))to improve its compatibility with n-Octadecane.Then,MPCM based on m-TiO_(2)nucleating agent,melamine-formaldehyde resin(MF)shell material,and n-Octadecane core material was prepared.Differential scanning calorimetry(DSC)results demonstrate that the supercooling degree(ΔT)of MPCM(MPCM-02)decreases to 0℃with a tiny level of 0.25 wt%m-TiO_(2),while the MPCM with unmodified TiO_(2)is 6.1℃and the MPCM without nucleating agent is 4.1℃.Besides,the phase change enthalpy(ΔHm)and encapsulation efficiency(E)of MPCM-02 remain at 183.7 J/g and 95.3%,respectively.Finally,phase change composite materials with photothermal conversion capabilities were constructed by MXenes,MPCM,and polyurethane acrylate(PUA).When 1 wt%MXenes and 30 wt%MPCM were incorporated into PUA matrix,the thermal conductivity and surface temperature after 1200s of infrared light irradiation were 48.8%and 8.2℃higher than pure PUA matrix.These results demonstrate the good solar energy storage capabilities of the MPCM,which possesses promising application potential in the field of solar energy thermal management and human thermal regulation.
文摘The objective of this paper is to investigate water supercooling. Supercooling occurs when a liquid does not freeze although its temperature is below its freezing point. In general, supercooling is an unstable condition and occurs under special conditions. The parameters that influence supercooling stability and probability of occurrence include freezer temperature and water’s initial temperature. In this paper, it is shown that with a freezer temperature range of -3℃ to -8℃, supercooling is most likely to happen and is independent of the water’s initial temperature. Furthermore, as the freezer temperature decreases, the probability of nucleation increases, causing instant freezing. Finally, it is concluded that the Mpemba effect, in which initially hot water freezes faster than initially cold water, is due to the supercooling instability in initially hot water in which nucleation agents are more active.
