Document type
Other
Document subtype
Opinion article
Title
At the Heart of the Advance, Profile of the Molecular Thermophysics and Fluid Technology Group
Participants in the publication
Carlos A. Nieto de Castro (Author)
Dep. Química e Bioquímica
CQE
Summary
THERMOPHYSICS IN THE HEART OF EUROPEAN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ADVANCE\nBridging the gap between scientific research and industrial utilization\nThermophysics is the science and technology of thermophysical material properties. Thermophysical properties are all material properties affecting the transfer and storage of heat, that vary with the state variables temperature, pressure and composition (in mixtures), and of other relevant variables, without altering the material's chemical identity. These properties will include thermal conductivity and diffusivity, heat capacity, density, thermal expansion and thermal radiative properties, as well as viscosity and mass and thermal diffusion coefficients, speed of sound, surface and interfacial tension in fluids.\nIn this paper the history and future research of the Molecular Thermophysics and Fluid Technology Group, of Centro de Química Estrutural is described. In summary, our experience paves the way to a strong collaboration with other research groups and industrial companies in the frame of Horizon 2020. The strength of European economy and the welfare of our society depend strongly on this approach. We are prepared to make Thermophysics to contribute to this effort.
Editor(s)
Pan European Networks
Date of Publication
2016-04
Institution
FACULDADE DE CIÊNCIAS DA UNIVERSIDADE DE LISBOA
Where published
HORIZON 2020 PROJECTS: PORTAL, Issue 10, April 2016
Publication Identifiers
Address
Congleton, UK
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