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Scope
Scope
In this activity multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) are melt-compounded into a novel thermal energy storage system, consisting of a microencapsulated paraffin dispersed within a flexible thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) matrix. The resulting materials are then processed via Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) and their thermo-mechanical properties are comprehensively evaluated.
Expected Outcomes
Expected Outcomes
Successful integration of MWCNTs and PCMs into a TPU matrix, followed by 3D printing via FFF technology. This approach combines the high thermal conductivity of MWCNTs with the thermal energy storage capabilities of PCMs, creating a multifunctional nanocomposite material with unique thermal management properties.
Publications and Patents
Publications and Patents
Publication: D. Rigotti, A. Dorigato, A. Pegoretti. Multifunctional 3D-Printed Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)/Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube (MWCNT) Nanocomposites for Thermal Management Applications, Applied Sciences 14 (2024) 9614.
Personnel
Personnel
Reference person: Andrea Dorigato
DII members: Daniele Rigotti (post-doc), Andrea Dorigato, Alessandro Pegoretti
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