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Published at the Journal of Energy Storage – A synthesis parameter of molten salt nanofluids for solar thermal energy storage applications
Abstract:Nanoparticle dispersions at a minute concentration in salt mixtures have recently been reported to significantly increase their specific heat capacity. However, there is a discrepancy between experimental results reported for the same kind of molten salt-nanoparticle mixtures by different research groups. From our literature survey, we learned that there is no standardized synthesis protocol for …
Health Calendar published Jan. 6, 2021
The National Alliance on Mental Illness and NAMI Minnesota have started online support groups and mental health classes in response to COVID-19. All are available through the Minnesota website at namimn.org. The American Red Cross conducts blood drives in the west central area. To give blood you must be at least 17 years old, weigh …
Health Calendar published Oct. 7, 2020
MONTEVIDEO — The Montevideo Area Memory Loss Network, along with the Alzheimer’s Association, will have a one-hour virtual fall event at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8. “Dementia Conversations” will offer tips on having honest and caring conversations with our loved ones regarding several topics, including going to the doctor, deciding when to stop driving, and …
A “Google Earth” for the Brain Has Been Published
“Julich-Brain” is the name of the first 3D-atlas of the human brain that reflects the variability of the brain’s structure with microscopic resolution. The atlas features close to 250 structurally distinct areas, each one based on the analysis of 10 brains. More than 24000 extremely thin brain sections were digitized, assembled in 3D and …
Health Calendar published March 3, 2020
WILLMAR — “Aging Wisely: Finding New Confidence and Purpose” will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at the Willmar Community Center. The program is part of a series to help support the educational, social and nutritional needs of older adults. A representative from Westview Village and Sterling Manor will speak on their senior …
Stormont talks: Draft deal to break deadlock published
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Tanaiste Simon Coveney and Secretary of State Julian Smith addressing the media at Stormont The British and Irish governments have published the text of a draft deal aimed at restoring power sharing in Northern Ireland. Secretary of State Julian Smith and Tánaiste (Irish Deputy Prime Minister) Simon Coveney made …
Health Calendar published Dec. 10, 2019
WILLMAR — Heartbeat, a support group for those who have lost a loved one through suicide, will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, in the conference room at the Law Enforcement Center in Willmar. Heartbeat is affiliated with the national organization of the American Associaiton of Suicidology and was created for mutual support for …