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Ana Sofia Moita

University of Lisbon

SCHOLARLY PAPERS

8

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Scholarly Papers (8)

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A Stochastic Nucleation Model for Improved Volume of Fluid Simulations of Flow Boiling within Micro-passages: Influence of Applied Heat Flux, Surface Topology and Wettability

Number of pages: 48 Posted: 06 Jan 2026
University of Brighton, Liverpool John Moores University, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, ArcelorMittal, affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, University of Lisbon and Liverpool John Moores University
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Stochastic bubble nucleation, VOF method, Microchannels, Surface wettability, surface topology, Heat Transfer Enhancement

Comparison of Different Mppt Methods for High-Efficiency Rectennas

Number of pages: 28 Posted: 21 Feb 2025
affiliation not provided to SSRN, Instituto de Telecomunicações, University of Lisbon, affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN and affiliation not provided to SSRN
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Efficiency MPPTPower RectifierRectennas Solar Energy

Comparison of Different Mppt Methods for High-Efficiency Rectennas

Number of pages: 28 Posted: 25 Jan 2025
affiliation not provided to SSRN, Instituto de Telecomunicações, University of Lisbon, affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN and affiliation not provided to SSRN
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Efficiency MPPTPower RectifierRectennas Solar Energy

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Interfacial Engineering of ZnO–PVP Nanofluids: Molecular Mechanisms and Enhanced Thermal Transport for Energy-Efficient Systems

Number of pages: 12 Posted: 02 Dec 2025
affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, University of Chile, affiliation not provided to SSRN, Universidad Nacional de General Sarmiento, Universidad Nacional de General Sarmiento, University of Lisbon and affiliation not provided to SSRN
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nanofluids, Thermal properties, Stabilization, Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)

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Enhancement of Liquid Cooling in Microchannel Heat Sinks: Numerical and Experimental Assessment of Progressive Geometric Optimisation

Number of pages: 33 Posted: 27 Apr 2026
affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, University of Lisbon, affiliation not provided to SSRN and University of Minho
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Microchannel heat sink, electronics cooling, Thermal management, Manifold flow distribution, experimental validation, Thermo-hydraulic performance

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An Innovative Elastomer Serpentine Heat Exchanger

Number of pages: 13 Posted: 29 May 2023
affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, University of Lisbon and University of Minho
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polydimethylsiloxane, PDMS serpentine, heat exchanger, heat transfer, thermal conductivity.

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A Stochastic Nucleation Model for Enhanced Volume of Fluid Simulations of Flow Boiling within Micro-Passages: Effects of Applied Heat Flux, Surface Topology and Wettability

Number of pages: 49 Posted: 16 Aug 2025
University of Brighton, Liverpool John Moores University, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, ArcelorMittal, affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, University of Lisbon and Liverpool John Moores University
Downloads 35 (1,249,711)

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Stochastic bubble nucleation, VOF method, microchannels, surface wettability, surface topology, heat transfer enhancement

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A Wood–Electric-Eel Inspired Biomimetic Membrane with Self-Monitoring Capability for Efficient Oily Wastewater Treatment

Number of pages: 32 Posted: 20 Nov 2025
Yanshan University, Yanshan University, University of Lisbon, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yanshan University, Jilin University (JLU) and Jilin University (JLU)
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Biomimetic, Self-monitoring, photothermal effect, Emulsion separation

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Heat Transfer Performance of Biphilic Surfaces with Diatomite-Based Composite Coatings in a Closed Thermosyphon System

Number of pages: 47 Posted: 27 May 2025
affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN and University of Lisbon
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Biphilic surfaces, pool boiling, thermosyphon, Heat transfer