Metal foams application to enhance the thermal performance of phase change materials: A review of experimental studies to understand the mechanisms
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 …
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
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 …
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
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 …
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
Electronics often experience overheating, which occurs when insufficient or improper
cooling causes temperatures to rise quickly, potentially leading to component failure …
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 …
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 …
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) …
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
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 …
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
Low thermal conductivity and liquid phase leakage impede the widespread adoption of
phase change materials (PCMs). To enhance PCM performance and practical viability …
phase change materials (PCMs). To enhance PCM performance and practical viability …
Thermal Energy Storage and Its Applications
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 …
energy demand. Efficient technologies are required to extract energy from the resources and …