The current study goes over a design methodology for thin, two-phase heat spreaders for space constrained cooling applications. The evaporator section of the heat spreader employs enhancement structures to improve the spreader plate performance. The thermal performances of two such spreader prototypes, with integrated fins for cooling, were studied under both natural… Contents CHAPTER 1: [...]
Processing-Structure-Microstructure-Property Relationships in Polymer Nanocomposites
The optimal development of polymer nanocomposites using carbon nanotube (CNTs) and carbon nanofiber (CNFs) fillers requires a complete understanding of processing-structure-property relationships. The purpose of this understanding is to determine the optimal approach for processing polymer nanocomposites with engineered microstructures and enhanced material properties. In this research, two processing techniques were investigated: solvent processing and [...]