Vincenza Brancato

ORCID: 0000-0003-1915-5355
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Research Areas
  • Adsorption and Cooling Systems
  • Phase Change Materials Research
  • Solar-Powered Water Purification Methods
  • Solar Energy Systems and Technologies
  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technologies
  • Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems
  • Heat Transfer and Optimization
  • Thermodynamic and Exergetic Analyses of Power and Cooling Systems
  • Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction
  • Laser Material Processing Techniques
  • Carbon Nanotubes in Composites
  • Chemical Synthesis and Characterization
  • Polymer Nanocomposite Synthesis and Irradiation
  • Tribology and Wear Analysis
  • Conducting polymers and applications
  • Smart Materials for Construction
  • Building Energy and Comfort Optimization
  • Carbon Dioxide Capture Technologies
  • Ocular and Laser Science Research
  • Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
  • Freezing and Crystallization Processes
  • Covalent Organic Framework Applications
  • Geothermal Energy Systems and Applications
  • Polymer composites and self-healing
  • Maritime Ports and Logistics

Institute for Advanced Energy Technologies
2015-2024

National Research Council
2023-2024

Tecnologie Avanzate (Italy)
2016-2022

Consorzio Roma Ricerche
2015

University of Messina
2011-2014

In this study, the development and characterization of composite sorbents based on commercial mesoporous silica gels LiCl for seasonal thermal energy storage (STES) applications is described. The reported activity aims at validating operation sorption STES in various cold climatic zones Europe. Accordingly, reference boundary conditions were identified by means a analysis two zones, namely, Central Northern acquired characterized, to evaluate textural properties, i.e. specific pore volume...

10.1016/j.energy.2020.118338 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Energy 2020-07-10

This paper presents a comprehensive examination of the integration heat pumps and thermal energy storage (TES) within current system. Utilizing bibliometric analysis, recent research trends gaps are identified, shedding light on evolving landscape this dynamic field. The study delves into outputs since 1969, offering insights global scholarly contributions shaping discourse. Furthermore, an extensive policy analysis is conducted, focusing seven countries with highest output. interplay...

10.1016/j.est.2024.112795 article EN cc-by-nc Journal of Energy Storage 2024-07-06

This research is a study on the degradation effects caused by seawater absorption of isophthalic polyester and vinyl ester resin employed in boat manufacture. Physical mechanical tests resins were performed before after degradation. The results highlighted that more degraded than one, due to different network organization two materials. has biphasic structure with low compactness, so water diffusion into bulk highly favored. occurs mainly leaching small molecules extracted from water....

10.1177/0021998311428533 article EN Journal of Composite Materials 2011-11-22

Single-lap polymeric joints can be obtained using laser welding overlapping two sheets, with one transparent and the other adsorbent. In this study we employed crystalline carbon nanomaterials (in amounts of 0.2, 0.5, 1.0 wt.%) as filler to enhance absorption polyethylene (UHMWPE type). A Nd:YAG operating at 1064 nm was used a power source make welded joints. Morphological, mechanical, calorimetrical tests were carried out strength made. Serious attention paid find best compromise between...

10.1080/1023666x.2014.921108 article EN International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization 2014-05-13

Extensive research has been conducted on utilizing phase change materials for cooling applications, making it one of the most explored techniques in this domain. This paper presents a comprehensive performance evaluation latent heat thermal energy storage unit featuring three distinct macro-encapsulation designs materials. The study aims to assess performance, efficiency, and practical applicability these system. PCM under investigation include cylindrical rectangular shapes, each possessing...

10.1016/j.est.2023.109359 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Journal of Energy Storage 2023-10-25
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