The transient plane source (TPS) method is a popular technique that is used to measure the thermal properties of solids. The TPS method is widely used because it can test a variety of materials, it is easy to set up, and measurements are non-invasive. A downside of the TPS method is that it requires two homogenous samples, unlike invasive contact-probe techniques. This study proposes the idea of a “stamp sensor”, ...
The thermal conductivity of nanoporous glass alumina films (NGAFs) were theoretically and experimentally studied in this paper. The thermal conductivity of pristine NGAFs and silver nanowire-infused NGAFs of various pore sizes and porosities were measured with a thermal constants analyser based on the transient plane source (TPS) method. Theoretical and experimental results were consistent with one another, and indicated that the pore radius and porosity of the films influenced thermal ...
The transient plane source (TPS) technique has a wide range of applications because of its capability to test solids, liquids, powders, and anisotropic materials over a range of sizes. Thermal properties of thin films and coatings can also be characterized using the TPS method if the samples are placed between the sensor and a bulk background. To minimize errors with the TPS method, use identical materials on each side of ...
Cadmium sulfide (CdS) nanoparticles were dispersed in a polystyrene (PS) matrix to synthesize semiconducting optical nanocomposites for industrial applications. In this paper, many characteristics of the PS-CdS thick films were studied including thermal conductivity using the transient plane source (TPS) method. Results showed that the thermally conductive CdS nanoparticles enhanced the thermal conductivity of the nanocomposites....
Polyoxymethylene (POM) is a resistant polymer with wide applications in aerospace, automotives, and biomedicine. However, it falls short when used in the manufacturing of sliding parts. In this study, copper particles and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) powder were incorporated into POM to improve the thermal conductivity of the polymer composite while reducing the friction coefficient. A thermal analyzer was used to measure the thermal conductivity of POM composites using the transient plane ...
