Phase Change Nanomaterials for Thermal Energy Storage

Design and synthesis of multifunctional microencapsulated phase change materials with silver/silica double-layered shell for thermal energy storage, electrical conduction and antimicrobial effectiveness

“…Nowadays, due to the imminent exhaustion of fossil fuels, human beings have to face the upcoming energy crisis in the near future. To reduce the dependence on fossil energy resources, the development of renewable energy resources and the improvement of energy efficiency have been considered as the alternative adaptive strategies [1]. The technical development of thermal energy storage by using phase change materials (PCMs) to store latent heat has been considered as a promising solution to overcome the global energy shortage, because PCMs can provide a feasible means of storing thermal energy and offering a reliable energy management by controllable heat release in desirable circumstances [2].…”

A review of phase change heat transfer in shape-stabilized phase change materials (ss-PCMs) based on porous supports for thermal energy storage

“…Table 1 summarizes the principle, advantages, typical materials and application areas of these TES technologies. As shown in this table, latent heat materials, or phase change materials (PCMs) has advantages of high energy storage density, high latent heat and the ability to maintain an almost constant temperature, and thus it is most widely used [4]. These advantages contribute to not only reduce equipment ability required and cost but also improve thermal storage performance.…”

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

“…1,2 Owing to high energy densities, repeatable utilization and good stabilities, PCMs have been extensively applied in many areas, such as smart building materials, solar-thermal systems, electronic devices, insulated fabrics, and so on. [3][4][5][6][7][8] As a promising PCM, polyethylene glycol (PEG) has received considerable attention due to its favourable performance, including large enthalpy capacity, appropriate phase transition temperature, noncorrosive and nontoxic nature, good thermal cycling and chemical stabilities, and reasonable price. [9][10][11] However, the commercial applicability of PEG is hampered given the fact that as a solid-liquid PCM, molten liquid PEG can easily leak out resulting in enthalpy loss during the melting process.…”