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Gradient-constrained algorithm for simulating bubble growth in microchannel boiling flow using volume of fluid method (2024)
Journal Article
Gao, H., Zhai, J., & Yan, Y. (2025). Gradient-constrained algorithm for simulating bubble growth in microchannel boiling flow using volume of fluid method. Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 170, Article 106051. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enganabound.2024.106051

This study focuses on the numerical simulation of bubble growth in microchannels and addresses the interfacial deformations associated with phase transitions in the Volume of Fluid (VOF) method. In order to avoid the blurred deformation of the interf... Read More about Gradient-constrained algorithm for simulating bubble growth in microchannel boiling flow using volume of fluid method.

Effect of Photolithographic Biomimetic Surface Microstructure on Wettability and Droplet Evaporation Process (2024)
Journal Article
Zhang, Z., & Yan, Y. (2024). Effect of Photolithographic Biomimetic Surface Microstructure on Wettability and Droplet Evaporation Process. Biomimetics, 9(12), Article 724. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics9120724

In nature, engineering technology and daily life, wetting phenomena are widespread and have essential roles and significance. Bionics is becoming increasingly important nowadays and exploring the mechanism that influences biomimetic surface microstru... Read More about Effect of Photolithographic Biomimetic Surface Microstructure on Wettability and Droplet Evaporation Process.

Feasibility and parametric study of a groove-type thermoelectric generator under multiphysics field conditions (2024)
Journal Article
Luo, D., Liu, Z., Cao, J., & Yan, Y. (2025). Feasibility and parametric study of a groove-type thermoelectric generator under multiphysics field conditions. Applied Thermal Engineering, 259, Article 124972. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2024.124972

In this study, we propose a novel thermoelectric generator (TEG) configuration called the groove-type TEG, which introduces triangular brackets to increase the contact area between thermoelectric semiconductors and conductive strips. Through a therma... Read More about Feasibility and parametric study of a groove-type thermoelectric generator under multiphysics field conditions.

Effect of loaded carbon-based nanoparticles on the evaporation dynamics of sessile droplets (2024)
Journal Article
Zhang, Z., & Yan, Y. (2025). Effect of loaded carbon-based nanoparticles on the evaporation dynamics of sessile droplets. International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 209, Article 109549. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2024.109549

Droplet evaporation is an essential physical process in industrial fields such as spray cooling and inkjet printing. With the widespread use of carbon materials, carbon-based nanofluid droplets have great potential to improve the efficiency and quali... Read More about Effect of loaded carbon-based nanoparticles on the evaporation dynamics of sessile droplets.

Physics-informed neural network simulation of conjugate heat transfer in manifold microchannel heat sinks for high-power IGBT cooling (2024)
Journal Article
Zhang, X., Tu, C., & Yan, Y. (2024). Physics-informed neural network simulation of conjugate heat transfer in manifold microchannel heat sinks for high-power IGBT cooling. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 159, Article 108036. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icheatmasstransfer.2024.108036

This study explores the application of Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINNs) in modeling fluid flow and heat transfer dynamics within intricate geometric configurations, focusing on manifold microchannel (MMC) heat sinks designed for efficient hig... Read More about Physics-informed neural network simulation of conjugate heat transfer in manifold microchannel heat sinks for high-power IGBT cooling.

The effect of surface roughness on sessile droplet evaporation dynamics of silica nanofluid (2024)
Journal Article
Zhang, Z., & Yan, Y. (2024). The effect of surface roughness on sessile droplet evaporation dynamics of silica nanofluid. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 234, 126156. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2024.126156

This study focuses on the influence of copper surface roughness on evaporation dynamics and deposition mode of fixed silica nanofluid droplets. It aims to achieve an enhanced cooling effect based on silica nanofluid spray. The results show that rough... Read More about The effect of surface roughness on sessile droplet evaporation dynamics of silica nanofluid.

A New Model for Capillary Imbibition With Asymmetric Wettability Walls (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Zhu, C., Yan, Y., & Alston, M. (2024, August). A New Model for Capillary Imbibition With Asymmetric Wettability Walls. Presented at ASME 2024 7th International Conference on Micro/Nanoscale Heat and Mass Transfer, Nottingham, UK

The imbibition dynamics is controlled by energy dissipation mechanisms and influenced by asymmetric wettability in a nanochannel. This work proposes a new theoretical model for capillary imbibition while the imbibition dynamics are described by a com... Read More about A New Model for Capillary Imbibition With Asymmetric Wettability Walls.

Emissions of volatile organic compounds from reed diffusers in indoor environments (2024)
Journal Article
Zhang, X., He, X., Zhang, R., Wang, L., Kong, H., Wang, K., Zilli Vieira, C. L., Koutrakis, P., Huang, S., Xiong, J., & Yan, Y. (2024). Emissions of volatile organic compounds from reed diffusers in indoor environments. Cell Reports Physical Science, 5(8), Article 102142. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xcrp.2024.102142

Reed diffusers are widely used as an indoor scenting source, in which aromatic components are thought to have sleep-improving and anxiety-relieving effects. Nevertheless, it is crucial to consider the potential health impacts associated with certain... Read More about Emissions of volatile organic compounds from reed diffusers in indoor environments.

Numerical Study on Thermal Storage-Discharge Process of Envelopes in Building Heating Systems With Different Terminals (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Xu, B., Zhang, H., Dou, Y., Zheng, X., & Yan, Y. (2024, August). Numerical Study on Thermal Storage-Discharge Process of Envelopes in Building Heating Systems With Different Terminals. Presented at ASME 2024 7th International Conference on Micro/Nanoscale Heat and Mass Transfer, Nottingham, UK

Building clusters and district heating systems have large thermal inertia, which can serve as thermal storage units and regard as important flexible resource. In this study, an integrated spatial discrete model for simulating the thermal performance... Read More about Numerical Study on Thermal Storage-Discharge Process of Envelopes in Building Heating Systems With Different Terminals.

Optical diagnostic study of ammonia-kerosene dual-fuel engine combustion process (2024)
Journal Article
Zhu, G., Sun, W., Zhang, H., Guo, L., Yan, Y., Lin, S., Zeng, W., Jiang, M., & Yu, C. (2024). Optical diagnostic study of ammonia-kerosene dual-fuel engine combustion process. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 81, 110-126. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.07.256

In this study, the differences in the combustion process of ammonia-premixed ignition with conventional diesel and kerosene as pilot fuels were investigated based on flame chemiluminescence, and further study on the effects of ammonia ratio (AMR) and... Read More about Optical diagnostic study of ammonia-kerosene dual-fuel engine combustion process.