As part of the Next Generation Light Source (NGLS) seminar series, James Klett of Oakridge Lab will present at talk on “Graphitic Foams for Advanced Thermal Management” tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. in Building 15-253. A novel material, high thermal conductivity pitch-based graphite foam, has been developed and patented at Oakridge, which exhibits a thermal conductivity 30% higher than aluminum alloys at 1/4th their weight. Klett will discuss its unique properties, as well as many applications, including two NASA satellites currently orbiting the moon.
