Performance evaluation of polymer/clay nanocomposite thermal protection systems based on polyethylene glycol phase change material

Investigation of PEG/mixed metal oxides as a new form-stable phase change material for thermoregulation and improved UV ageing resistance of bitumen

“…11 PEG-based form-stable PCMs which are oen composed of PEG and supporting materials have been developed to overcome the shortcomings. These PEG-based form-stable PCMs such as PEG/ silica, [17][18][19][20] PEG/diatomite, 21,22 PEG/gypsum, 23 PEG/montmorillonite, 24,25 PEG/porous carbons, [26][27][28] and PEG/polymers, [29][30][31][32] can keep the solid state even when PEG is undergoing solid-liquid phase transition above the melting temperatures. Additionally, Zhu et al 33 prepared a PEG/surface-modied layered double hydroxides (LDHs) form-stable PCM using the surface-modied LDHs as supporting material to prevent leakage of liquid PEG.…”

Preparation and characterization of PEG/surface-modified layered double hydroxides as a new shape-stabilized phase change material

“…The former group includes PEGnatural polymers, 15,16 PEG-acrylic polymers, 17 PEG-porous carbon materials (expanded graphite, activated carbon), [18][19][20] and PEG-hybrid organic systems. 21 The latter group is composed of PEG segments combining with different inorganic matter, such as silica, 3,4,7-9 montmorillonite, 22,23 diatomite, [24][25][26] gypsum and clays.…”

Incorporation of Polymers into Calcined Clays as Improved Thermal Insulating Materials for Construction

“…Calcined clay is produced by calcining clays at a temperature of between 600 and 1000 ∘ C [11]. Upon calcination, these clayey materials, both pure and contaminated ones, become pozzolanic in nature and can/may act as effective replacements of cement in the industry [12,13]. In the investigation, up to 20% improvement in the thermal conductivity was achieved when calcined clay was employed, while not compromising the mechanical properties of the concrete structures [12,14].…”