New potential applications of phase change materials: A review

Ismail, Kamal Abdel Radi; Lino, Fátima A. M.; Machado, Pedro Leineker Ochoski; Teggar, Mohamed; Arıcı, Müslüm; Alves, Thiago Antonini; Teles, Mavd P.R.

doi:10.1016/j.est.2022.105202

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“…A correlation was also found between fungal and bacterial growth on foot plantar skin and in-shoe temperature [ 33 ]. Similarly, penetration of PCM in the textile industry is still relatively limited, although some references refer to the achievement of temperature control between 20 and 28 °C [ 34 ] and other studies have researched their capacity to maintain flexibility and breathability, among others [ 35 ]. The potential application of PCM to footwear has shown promising advances in relation to thermal regulation and the stability of the synthesized materials and the results will contribute to research on new materials that may increase user comfort.…”

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Effect of Phase-Change Materials on Laboratory-Made Insoles: Analysis of Environmental Conditions

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Thermal comfort is essential when wearing a postural-corrective garment. Discomfort of any kind may deter regular use and prolong user recovery time. The objective of this work is therefore to optimize a new compound that can alter the temperature of orthopedic insoles, thereby improving the thermal comfort for the user. Its novelty is a resin composite that contains a thermoregulatory Phase-Change Material (PCM). An experimental design was used to optimize the proportions of PCM, epoxy resin, and thickener in the composite and its effects. A Box–Behnken factor design was applied to each compound to establish the optimal proportions of all three substances. The dependent variables were the Shore A and D hardness tests and thermogravimetric heat-exchange measurements. As was foreseeable, the influence of the PCM on the thermal absorption levels of the compound was quantifiable and could be determined from the results of the factor design. Likewise, compound hardness was determined by resin type and resin-PCM interactions, so the quantity of PCM also had some influence on the mechanical properties of the composite. Both the durability and the flexibility of the final product complied with current standards for orthopedic insoles.

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Effect of Phase-Change Materials on Laboratory-Made Insoles: Analysis of Environmental Conditions

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“…Long-term thermal stability is also an important parameter that may limit the potential application of PCMs in advanced thermal management fields. 41 Hence, it is necessary to evaluate the long-term thermal stability by a thermal cycling test. The FTIR, XRD, and DSC tests were used to characterize the change of the structure and the latent heat value.…”

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Synthesis and Properties of Dynamic Crosslinking Polyurethane/PEG Shape-Stable Phase Change Materials Based on the Diels–Alder Reaction

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Ying

et al. 2023

ACS Appl. Polym. Mater.

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Phase change materials (PCMs) can absorb and release energy while keeping the temperature constant; hence, they play a crucial role in the thermal management field. Shape-stable phase change materials (SSPCMs) were synthesized by chemical crosslinking to address the liquid leakage problem of solid−liquid phase change materials (SLPCMs) during the phase change process. However, the abandoned SSPCMs cannot be reused and recycled, which seriously restricts their practical application. Herein, a polyurethane network containing Diels−Alder bonds was used as the enclosure compound to obtain the encapsulation of polyethylene glycol (PEG), and then, the chemical structure, crystallization behavior, and phase transition ability of SSPCMs were systematically investigated. The results showed that the SSPCMs-3 sample (300 wt % PEG) had the best comprehensive performance, an enthalpy value of 171.7 J/g, and no leakage at 80 °C for 1 h. Moreover, the structure, crystallization behavior, and phase transition ability of SSPCMs could also basically remain unchanged after multiple thermal cycling and reprocessing.

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“…These merits made them promising candidates for the TES systems, where the PCMs‐based systems could largely reduce the cost, energy consumption as well as greenhouse gas emission, with a much higher thermal energy storage efficiency. Besides, PCMs are especially useful for applications requires constant temperatures, for example, medicine storage, and food preservation during transportation [162–164] . Because the PCMs remains at their temperature during the phase change process until all the materials complete the phase change.…”

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“…Besides, PCMs are especially useful for applications requires constant temperatures, for example, medicine storage, and food preservation during transportation. [162][163][164] Because the PCMs remains at their temperature during the phase change process until all the materials complete the phase change. Thus, researchers are attracted to explore PCMs for thermal energy storage to make efficient use of waste heat.…”

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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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New potential applications of phase change materials: A review

Cited by 52 publications

References 166 publications

Effect of Phase-Change Materials on Laboratory-Made Insoles: Analysis of Environmental Conditions

Effect of Phase-Change Materials on Laboratory-Made Insoles: Analysis of Environmental Conditions

Synthesis and Properties of Dynamic Crosslinking Polyurethane/PEG Shape-Stable Phase Change Materials Based on the Diels–Alder Reaction

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

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