We show that the addition of solid particles to droplet–matrix blends of immiscible polymers induces massive changes in the rheology and the flow-induced structure even at loadings as low as 0.1 vol. %. Experiments were conducted using blends of polyethylene oxide (PEO, dispersed phase), polyisobutylene (PIB, continuous phase), and 470 nm monodisperse silica particles with two different surface...

Direct evaporative cooling is widely known for being an energy efficient air conditioning solution arid and/or semi-arid climates. Commercialized pads vary in material and construction characteristics, while existing research proposes several alternative wetted media configurations. The most studied factors on the operation are velocity or mass flow rate, psychrometric conditions; pad thickness...

An inertial fusion energy (IFE) wetted wall configuration provides the advantage of a renewable armor to accommodate the threat spectra. Key issues are the re-establishment of the thin liquid armor and the state of the chamber environment prior to each shot relative to the requirements imposed by the driver and target thermal and injection control.