Nanostructured surface engineering for efficient phase change energy conversion system.
Excellent nucleate pool boiling heat transfer through SiO2 nanostructured surfaces.
Formation of deep cavities and nucleation sites on SiO2 surfaces favoring the nucleate boiling.
Remarkable enhancement of boiling heat transfer coefficient with SiO2 nanostructure coating.
Excellent stability of the nanostructured SiO2 surfaces in hydrothermal environment.