A review of melting and freezing processes of PCM/nano-PCM and their application in energy storage

S Rostami, M Afrand, A Shahsavar, M Sheikholeslami… - Energy, 2020 - Elsevier
Phase change materials (PCMs) are capable of storing energy as latent energy by changing
the phase and provide the stored energy when they are returned to their initial phase at a …

Phase change material (PCM) integrations into buildings in hot climates with simulation access for energy performance and thermal comfort: A review

H Zhan, N Mahyuddin, R Sulaiman… - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
One of the most energy-efficient alternatives for building envelope applications is the use of
phase change materials (PCMs). The PCMs addressed simulation tools, classification …

Inorganic phase change materials in thermal energy storage: A review on perspectives and technological advances in building applications

MF Junaid, Z ur Rehman, M Čekon, J Čurpek… - Energy and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Reutilization of thermal energy according to building demands constitutes an important step
in a low carbon/green campaign. Phase change materials (PCMs) can address these …

Evaluating green technology strategies for the sustainable development of solar power projects: evidence from Pakistan

S Ali, Q Yan, M Sajjad Hussain, M Irfan, M Ahmad… - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
Energy is the main element for a modern lifestyle that must be considered in economically
reliable and sustainable development dialogues. The financial performance of solar power …

A review of climate adaptation of phase change material incorporated in building envelopes for passive energy conservation

T Yang, Y Ding, B Li, AK Athienitis - Building and Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
Phase change materials (PCMs) incorporated into building envelopes store large amount of
latent heat within a narrow temperature range, regulating heat flow between indoor and …

Phase change material for passive cooling in building envelopes: A comprehensive review

C Li, X Wen, W Cai, H Yu, D Liu - Journal of Building Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Today, phase change materials (PCMs) have been used as effective potential energy
storage elements in buildings due to their excellent thermal energy storage capability and …

[HTML][HTML] Energy saving performance optimization and regional adaptability of prefabricated buildings with PCM in different climates

J Jia, B Liu, L Ma, H Wang, D Li, Y Wang - Case Studies in Thermal …, 2021 - Elsevier
In recent years, prefabricated building is widely used in residential building and construction
site. However, due to the high heat transfer performance of prefabricated building …

Energy, comfort, and environmental assessment of passive techniques integrated into low-energy residential buildings in semi-arid climate

S Mousavi, M Gijón-Rivera, CI Rivera-Solorio… - Energy and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Residential buildings consume a lot of energy, particularly after the recent pandemic and
remote working lifestyle. Thus, it is crucial to design energy-efficient buildings that reduce …

Controlling the melting and solidification points temperature of PCMs on the performance and economic return of the water-cooled photovoltaic thermal system

MT Chaichan, HA Kazem, AHA Al-Waeli, K Sopian - Solar Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
The use of phase change materials (PCMs) in photovoltaic-thermal systems (PVT) is
essential for develo** PV systems and raising their productivity. PCM is distinguished by …

Holistic overview of natural ventilation and mixed mode in built environment of warm climate zones and hot seasons

D Bienvenido-Huertas, ML de la Hoz-Torres… - Building and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The climate change leads to periods of extreme events (ie reduction of cold seasons, heat
waves, overheating, urban heat island among others) that affect the performance of …