Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage Systems with Solid–Liquid Phase Change Materials: A Review

Zhang, Nan; Yuan, Yanping; Cao, Xiaoling; Du, Yanxia; Zhang, Wei; Gui, Yewei

doi:10.1002/adem.201700753

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“…Finally, latent heat storage can be performed using phase change materials (PCMs) that are able to store or release thermal energy during the phase transition with the increased or decreased ambient temperature, respectively. Its merits include neglectable temperature variations, high energy storage density between the melting and solidification stages, and easy process control . As a result, latent heat thermal energy storage (LHTES) has been widely used in solar energy utilization, battery thermal management, building heat management, etc.…”

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“…Its merits include neglectable temperature variations, high energy storage density between the melting and solidification stages, and easy process control. 2 As a result, latent heat thermal energy storage (LHTES) has been widely used in solar energy utilization, 3,4 battery thermal management, [5][6][7] building heat management, [8][9][10] etc.…”

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Thermal performance of stearic acid/carbon nanotube composite phase change materials for energy storage prepared by ball milling

Zhang

Yuan

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Int J Energy Res

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Summary In this work, stearic acid/carbon nanotubes composite phase change materials (SA/CNTs composite PCMs) were fabricated by ball milling for the first time to enhance the heat conduction of SA and prevent the delamination of SA and CNTs components. The results of suspension stability study conducted using a gravity sedimentation method showed that polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) used as dispersant has the best effect on the stability of composite PCMs. Then, the thermal cycling test further proved the stability of prepared composite. The SEM and FT‐IR results revealed that ball milling led to the formation of highly homogeneous composites. The thermal properties of the fabricated SA/CNTs composites with CNTs contents of 2, 6, and 10 wt.% characterized by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) demonstrated that their phase change temperatures varied slightly while the latent heat decreased with the increased CNTs content. Furthermore, the thermal conductivity of the SA/CNTs composites were greater than that of pure SA by 61.5%, 92.3%, and 119.2%, respectively. The addition of CNTs also increased the thermal release rates of the prepared PCMs and decreased their storage rates. Therefore, the produced materials can be potentially used in thermal management.

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Thermal performance of stearic acid/carbon nanotube composite phase change materials for energy storage prepared by ball milling

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Yuan

et al. 2018

Int J Energy Res

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“…The criteria for the most efficient PCMs include excellent thermal conductivity, no undercooling, and a high latent heat value. 9 Over 88 materials can be used as PCMs. However, the long-term stability of PCMs is hindered by problems, such as corrosion, phase segregation, and stability under extended cycling or subcooling.…”

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Experimental study on cold storage box with nanocomposite phase change material and vacuum insulation panel

Zhang

Liu

2018

Int J Energy Res

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Summary To maintain the quality of fruits, vegetables, and other agricultural products during cold chain transportation, a constant temperature in the range of −5°C to 8°C is optimal. In this work, a thermal storage material, containing sodium polyacrylate, multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), and water, was prepared in a polyethylene cold storage plate, which was then placed in a vacuum insulation box. The prepared material exhibits high economic efficiency, a phase transition temperature of −0.037°C, and latent heat of 335.4 J/g sodium polyacrylate (PASS) system. The thermal conductivity of 1% sodium polyacrylate and water was 0.757 W/(m·K), which increased by 19.17% to 0.9021 W/(m·K) after the addition of 0.1% MWCNT. The cryogenic transport box was constructed with composite nanomaterial and vacuum insulation plate, and yoghurt was used as the test sample. The experimental results show that the nanocomposite phase change material can effectively maintain cold temperatures in the box for 87 hours, and the viscosity and pH of yoghurt remained in an acceptable range for this time period. The vacuum insulation board also effectively ensures the quality of food, good cold insulation performance, and therefore high feasibility.

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“…Nowadays, energy management is a most popular subject because of the need to balance energy supply and demand with the consideration of rapid economic advancement in the world . Thermal energy can be stored in form of latent heat with phase‐change materials (PCMs) to effectively use heat .…”

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“…Thermal energy can be stored in form of latent heat with phase‐change materials (PCMs) to effectively use heat . PCMs are capable of acting as thermoregulating materials via the absorption or release of thermal energy through solid–solid or solid–liquid phase transitions . The utilization of PCMs for thermal management and conservation takes place in diverse industries, such as building, solar energy storage, blood and food transport, air conditioning, hot–cold therapies, and textiles .…”

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In situ incorporation and loading of copper nanoparticles into a palmitic–lauric phase‐change material on polyester fibers

Rezaie

Montazer

2018

J of Applied Polymer Sci

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This article introduces a facile approach for applying a eutectic mixture of fatty acid phase-change materials (PCMs) on polyester fibers for thermal conductivity improvement via the in situ incorporation of copper nanoparticles. For this purpose, a eutectic mixture of palmitic acid and lauric acid was applied as PCMs and ascorbic acid was applied for the synthesis of copper nanoparticles. The thermal properties and stability of the treated samples were also determined by differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetry analysis. The treated samples indicated appropriate phase-transition temperatures between 29.1 and 36.8 C, with relevant latent heats of 49.4 and 49.9 J/g, respectively. The in situ formation of copper nanoparticles into eutectic fatty acid applied on the polyester fibers resulted in the promotion of the thermal conductivity of the composite by about 100.1% with the maximum amount of nanoparticles. In addition, the treated samples maintained good thermal durability and stability after 100 melting and freezing cycles. In addition, the tensile strength of the treated samples was improved. Overall, this treatment could be used to produce promising form-stabilized composite PCMs and thermoregulated polymers and textiles with appropriate phase-transition ranges and thermal conductivity.

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Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage Systems with Solid–Liquid Phase Change Materials: A Review

Cited by 366 publications

References 265 publications

Thermal performance of stearic acid/carbon nanotube composite phase change materials for energy storage prepared by ball milling

Thermal performance of stearic acid/carbon nanotube composite phase change materials for energy storage prepared by ball milling

Experimental study on cold storage box with nanocomposite phase change material and vacuum insulation panel

In situ incorporation and loading of copper nanoparticles into a palmitic–lauric phase‐change material on polyester fibers

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