Preparation, thermal conductivity, and applications of nano–enhanced phase change materials (NEPCMs) in solar heat collection: a review

Q Wang, L Yang, J Song - Journal of Energy Storage, 2023 - Elsevier
Phase change materials (PCMs) have excellent heat storage capacity and their phase
transition temperature is close to constant, they have been widely used in the field of solar …

PCM-assisted energy storage systems for solar-thermal applications: Review of the associated problems and their mitigation strategies

V Goel, A Dwivedi, R Kumar, R Kumar… - Journal of Energy …, 2023 - Elsevier
Latent heat energy storage (LHES) system is identified as one of the major research areas in
recent years to be used in various solar-thermal applications. However, there are various …

Recent development on double pass solar thermal collector

NJ Yusaidi, MF Fauzan, A Ibrahim, H Jarimi… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2023 - Elsevier
The Sun is the star in our solar system that beams solar energy towards the Earth, shining it
during the day. The researcher discovered different ways to enhance the use of solar …

Design and performance analysis of solar air heater with phase change materials

B Brahma, AK Shukla, DC Baruah - Journal of Energy Storage, 2023 - Elsevier
A novel solar air heater (SAH) with provision of integrating phase change material (PCM)
was designed and developed in the Department of Energy, Tezpur University located in …

Experimental analysis of Shape-Stabilized PCM applied to a Direct-Absorption evacuated tube solar collector exploiting sodium acetate trihydrate and graphite

G Sadeghi, M Mehrali, M Shahi, G Brem - Energy Conversion and …, 2022 - Elsevier
A problematic issue with the solar water heaters is the storage tank requirement, which takes
considerable space and makes the pi** and installation more difficult. This study is the first …

Solar thermal, photovoltaic, photovoltaic thermal, and photovoltaic thermal phase change material systems: A comprehensive reference guide

Y El Alami, B Zohal, R Nasrin, M Benhmida… - … Communications in Heat …, 2024 - Elsevier
The rapid depletion of traditional energy resources and the resulting environmental
degradation mean that renewable energies are emerging as the undisputed future. Among …

Study of the flat plate solar collector's efficiency for sustainable and renewable energy management in a building by a phase change material: Containing paraffin-wax …

NH Abu-Hamdeh, A Khoshaim, MA Alzahrani… - Journal of Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
Energy management in a building is to control and lessen the energy consumption, to
decrease both costs and carbon emissions. Building-integrated thermal systems are adept …

Performance characterization of a PV/T system employing micro-channel heat pipes and thermoelectric generators: An experimental and numerical study

X Wen, J Ji, Z Li, Z Song, T Yao - Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
A concentrated photovoltaic/thermal system employing micro-channel heat pipes and
thermoelectric generators is constructed. Photovoltaic cells and thermoelectric generators …

Electrochemistry of phase-change materials in thermal energy storage systems: a critical review of green transitions in built environments

S Koley - Trends in Sciences, 2024 - tis.wu.ac.th
This article reviews recent research on phase-change materials (PCMs) used in thermal
energy storage systems with the aim of enhancing their performance. The study explores …

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 …