Metal foams application to enhance the thermal performance of phase change materials: A review of experimental studies to understand the mechanisms

M Aramesh, B Shabani - Journal of Energy Storage, 2022 - Elsevier
One of the main drawbacks of Phase change materials (PCMs) is their weak heat transfer
performance. Introducing open-cell metal foams (MFs) into PCM has been among the most …

A review of recent improvements, developments, effects, and challenges on using phase-change materials in concrete for thermal energy storage and release

FL Rashid, MA Al-Obaidi, A Dulaimi… - Journal of Composites …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Most concrete employs organic phase change materials (PCMs), although there are different
types available for more specialised use. Organic PCMs are the material of choice for …

Low-temperature applications of phase change materials for energy storage: a descriptive review

JF Hinojosa, SF Moreno, VM Maytorena - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
Thermal storage is very relevant for technologies that make thermal use of solar energy, as
well as energy savings in buildings. Phase change materials (PCMs) are positioned as an …

Effectiveness of a PCM-based heat sink with partially filled metal foam for thermal management of electronics

I Afaynou, H Faraji, K Choukairy, K Khallaki… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Electronics often experience overheating, which occurs when insufficient or improper
cooling causes temperatures to rise quickly, potentially leading to component failure …

Energy storage, thermal-hydraulic, and thermodynamic characteristics of a latent thermal energy storage system with 180-degree bifurcated fractal fins

Y Hong, Z Cheng, Q Li, J Du - Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
The low thermal conductivity of organic phase change materials limits the performance of
latent thermal energy storage (TES) systems. Inspired by fractal theory, this study proposes …

Enhancing energy efficiency of PCM wall in winter with novel PCM-DLCB coupling design

Z Zhang, H Su, H Guo, M Song, C Xu, W Li… - Journal of Energy Storage, 2024 - Elsevier
In order to enhance the thermal performance of the phase change material (PCM) wall
during winter, a novel PCM and double-layer capillary bundles (PCM-DLCB) coupling wall …

Research on the thermal performance of interlayer ventilated PCM component coupled with solar air collector

Z He, H Ma, S Lu, Y Sun - Energy and Buildings, 2022 - Elsevier
The application of solar energy for heating in buildings has the problem of heat supply and
demand time mismatch. In this paper, an interlayer ventilated phase change material (PCM) …

[HTML][HTML] Empirical investigation to explore potential gains from the amalgamation of phase changing materials (PCMs) and wood shavings

AM Mohammed, A Elnokaly, AMM Aly - Energy and Built Environment, 2021 - Elsevier
The reduction of gained heat, heat peak shifting, and the mitigation of air temperature
fluctuations are some desirable properties that are sought after in any thermal insulation …

Exploring the Thermal Potential of Shape Stabilized Graphene Nano Platelets Enhanced Phase Change Material for Thermal Energy Storage

A Islam, AK Pandey, YA Bhutto… - Energy …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Low thermal conductivity and liquid phase leakage impede the widespread adoption of
phase change materials (PCMs). To enhance PCM performance and practical viability …

Thermal Energy Storage and Its Applications

V Chinnasamy, SK Palaniappan… - Materials for Solar …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The wise use of energy is essential to address the problem of a steady increase in global
energy demand. Efficient technologies are required to extract energy from the resources and …