Enhancing the phase change material properties by an energy-efficient one-step preparation method using organogelator–polyolefin composites

Leven, Felix; Limberg, Johannes; Noll, Jessica; Ulbricht, Mathias; Ostermann, Rainer

doi:10.1039/d2ma00578f

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“…105 Leven et al achieved superior structural integrity, minimal leakage, good functionality, and high latent heat storage density through the blending of paraffin wax, 1,2,3-trideoxy-4,6:5,7-bis-O-[(4-propylphenyl)methylene]- nonitol and polyethylene. 106 In contrast to pre-existing porous supports, the newly introduced single-step preparation method serves a dual purpose: enhancing application-specific properties and decreasing energy consumption and time. Pizarro et al synthesized an entirely new type of SSPCM based on polymer layered silicate that may be scaled up for commercial use.…”

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A critical review of polymer support‐based shape‐stabilized phase change materials for thermal energy storage applications

Bidiyasar,

Kumar,

Jakhar

2024

Energy Storage

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Phase change materials (PCMs) have drawn considerable attention in recent years due to their capability of storing and releasing thermal energy during phase transformation. However, traditional PCMs face challenges like limited thermal conductivity, leakage while phase transformation from solid to liquid, thermal degradation, and durability. Researchers have concentrated on creating shape‐stabilized PCMs (SSPCMs) employing polymers as the supporting matrix to overcome these difficulties and incorporating highly thermally conductive additives to improve thermal conductivity. Compared to conventional PCMs, polymer‐based SSPCMs are often more flexible, lightweight, and durable and may be easily customized according to specific applications. Various factors like PCM loading, thermal cyclability, cost‐effectiveness and environmental concerns must be considered while constructing polymer‐based SSPCMs. This review paper comprehensively explored various polymers, including polyurethane, polyacrylates, polyolefin, and so on, as promising supporting materials for SSPCMs due to their relatively high mechanical strength, compatibility with PCM, excellent thermal stability, and chemical resistance. Natural polymers like chitosan, cellulose, and starch are also considered for eco‐friendly solutions. We have also discussed about specific properties of each polymer, their cost‐effectiveness, and the environmental impact while developing such SSPCMs to guide researchers in material selection. Applications of polymer‐based SSPCMs in solar energy storage, medical devices, building materials, electronics, transportation industry, and waste heat recovery are briefly discussed. Finally, some future development areas have been discussed to attract the attention of new researchers in this field. The information provided in this review will assist readers in understanding polymer‐based SSPCM and selecting their desired polymer for support material with diverse application methods.

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Section: Polyolefinsmentioning

confidence: 99%

A critical review of polymer support‐based shape‐stabilized phase change materials for thermal energy storage applications

Bidiyasar,

Kumar,

Jakhar

2024

Energy Storage

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“…Thermal energy management is a topic with applications in several industrial fields, such as temperature regulation in green buildings, [1–7] prevention of overheating in electronic devices, [8–12] and heat and energy harvesting [13–17] . Various methods have been researched and employed with the goal of attaining high efficiency and a low carbon footprint in alignment with the goal of sustainability [18,19] . PCMs are materials that can release or absorb energy upon phase change, such as solid‐liquid and liquid‐solid transitions, [20–22] and are highly utilised in solar energy, buildings, waste recovery, military camouflage and stealth [23,24] .…”

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“…[13][14][15][16][17] Various methods have been researched and employed with the goal of attaining high efficiency and a low carbon footprint in alignment with the goal of sustainability. [18,19] PCMs are materials that can release or absorb energy upon phase change, such as solid-liquid and liquid-solid transitions, [20][21][22] and are highly utilised in solar energy, buildings, waste recovery, military camouflage and stealth. [23,24] Organic PCMs are one of the promising categories that has wide applications in the abovementioned fields, besides the traditional ones, also including bio-based organic PCMs [25] and recycled PCMs [19] which are more sustainable from the aspect of environmental protection.…”

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Recent Progress in Polyethylene‐enhanced Organic Phase Change Composite Materials for Energy Management

Wu,

Yeo,

Wang

et al. 2023

Chemistry An Asian Journal

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Phase Change Materials (PCMs) are utilized to regulate temperature and store thermal energy in various industries such as infrastructure, electronics, solar power, and more. However, they face several limitations, such as leakage, poor thermal properties, incompatibility, as well as high flammability. Polyethylene (PE) is one of many polymers explored to enhance the desirable properties of PCMs, due to their versatile properties such as high strength, durability, chemical resistance, and low cost. The combination of PCMs and PE can be used to create composite materials, through micro/nano-encapsulation, melt-blending, formation of composites and with proper additives. They create enhanced thermal energy storage properties and in the meantime, benefited from the mechanical properties of the PE. This review provides a concise summary of the recent developments regarding PE-enhanced PCMs and provides insights into possible topics for further investigation. We summarised enhancement methods based on commonly adopted types of PEs, such as encapsulation, melt-blending, hot pressing, extrusion, and 3D printing. We then elaborate on how these PE-PCM composites are effectively utilised for heat management applications and the potential future directions in energy-saving buildings, electronic devices, and energy storage systems.

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Enhancing the phase change material properties by an energy-efficient one-step preparation method using organogelator–polyolefin composites

Abstract: The synergistic combination of various sorbitol-based organogelators with polyolefins allows the preparation of porous support structures for immobilized phase change materials (PCM). Using the PCM as solvent for the preparation...

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A critical review of polymer support‐based shape‐stabilized phase change materials for thermal energy storage applications

A critical review of polymer support‐based shape‐stabilized phase change materials for thermal energy storage applications

Recent Progress in Polyethylene‐enhanced Organic Phase Change Composite Materials for Energy Management

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