Thermal storage based on phase change materials (PCMs) for refrigerated transport and distribution applications along the cold chain: A review

Calati, Michele; Hooman, Kamel; Mancin, Simone

doi:10.1016/j.ijft.2022.100224

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“…These systems can also decrease fuel usage and emissions in the transportation industry, supporting environmental sustainability efforts. Incorporating SSPCMs in refrigerated transportation offers benefits like consistent temperature control, minimized thermal stress on products, enhanced product quality, lower energy consumption, and reduced emissions of pollutants 161 …”

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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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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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“…The advantages and limitations of various biobased PCMs were discussed, and their potential as a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional PCM was highlighted. Calati et al [9] reviewed PCM-based thermal storage for refrigerated transport and distribution applications along the cold chain. The challenges of maintaining quality and safety of temperature-sensitive products during transportation and storage were discussed, and the potential of PCM-based TES system to address these challenges was highlighted.…”

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Heat Absorption Performance Enhancement of TES System Using Iron Oxide/Paraffin Wax Composite

Agarwal¹

2023

PEET

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Thermal Energy Storage (TES) system has emerged as a promising solution of energy demand and supply management, which stores excess thermal energy and releases it when energy demand is high, making it an efficient and cost-effective energy storage solution when combined with renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power. This study aimed to evaluate the thermal performance of TES units using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations in the ANSYS CFX software package. After comparing the heat storage capacity of conventional Phase Change Material (PCM) and iron oxide/paraffin wax composite (2%) using industrial residual water, temperature distribution plots and heat flux data were generated in simulations for both cases. Addition of iron oxide nanoparticles significantly improved the heat absorption performance of TES units. Both materials initially exhibited a higher heat absorption rate, which gradually decreased over time. CFD data analysis revealed that iron oxide/paraffin wax material enhanced heat absorption performance by up to 1.3%, which demonstrated the potential of iron oxide nanoparticles in improving the efficiency of TES system and highlighted the advantages of TES system combined with renewable energy sources. By improving heat absorption properties, the incorporation of iron oxide nanoparticles had the potential to increase the lifespan of TES units and significantly reduced maintenance and replacement expenses. This breakthrough, along with the cost savings and energy efficiency offered by TES technology, may encourage its widespread application, thus reducing reliance on fossil fuels and promoting sustainable energy practices.

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“…In addition, they are easily available, low cost, and physically and chemically stable. Over the years, PCMs have been widely used for enhancing thermal management in various applications, such as batteries [2], buildings [3,4], solar dryers [5], solar desalination photovoltaics [6], textiles [7], cold chain delivery [8], and power generation. However, having various merits as a TES material, PCMs suffer from drawbacks such as leakage during phase transformation and low thermal conductivity.…”

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Experimental Study on Paraffin Wax and Soya Wax Supported by High-Density Polyethylene and Loaded with Nano-Additives for Thermal Energy Storage

Yadav,

Rathore,

Singh

et al. 2024

Energies

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Thermal energy storage technology has evolved as one of the prominent methods of storing thermal energy when it is available and utilized as per the requirements. In recent years, thermal energy storage has found a variety of applications for thermal management, such as buildings, batteries, electronics, cold storage, textiles, and solar thermal systems. Phase Change Material (PCM) has taken the lead among all other thermal energy storage materials because of various merits such as high energy density, ease of use, low cost, low volume change, environmental friendliness, easy availability, and chemical stability. However, limitations such as poor thermal conductivity and leakage during phase transformation limit their applicability. In this study, Shape Stabilized Composite PCM (SSCPCM) was developed to overcome these drawbacks. Paraffin wax and soya wax were used as PCMs and multi-walled carbon nanotubes and graphene oxide were used as nano-additives. High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) is used as a supporting matrix. Leakage test suggest maximum loading of 40 wt% and 35 wt% of paraffin wax and soya wax in HDPE without any leakage at elevated temperature. The prepared SSCPCM shows substantially better thermal energy storage capacity along with improved thermal conductivity. A maximum rise of 260.8% in thermal conductivity was observed in paraffin wax supported by HDPE and loaded with 3 wt% of multi-walled carbon nanotube nanoparticles. The heating and cooling performance suggests an improvement in the heating and cooling rate by adding nano-additives. The prepared SSCPCM are also thermally stable at elevated temperatures up to 150 °C.

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Thermal storage based on phase change materials (PCMs) for refrigerated transport and distribution applications along the cold chain: A review

Cited by 43 publications

References 103 publications

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

Heat Absorption Performance Enhancement of TES System Using Iron Oxide/Paraffin Wax Composite

Experimental Study on Paraffin Wax and Soya Wax Supported by High-Density Polyethylene and Loaded with Nano-Additives for Thermal Energy Storage

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