An overview of phase change materials and their applications in pavement

K Korniejenko, M Nykiel, M Choinska, A Jexembayeva… - Energies, 2024 - mdpi.com
The composite of a phase change material (PCM) and bitumen or asphalt as a matrix is
expected as a new, advanced material for road construction. The main motivation for this …

Influence of concrete type on rigid pavement behavior under static loads

MI Salama, A Elayat, M Reda, G Elsamak - Innovative Infrastructure …, 2024 - Springer
It is thought that rigid pavements are more expensive than flexible pavements. However,
when taking into account the element of durability, it was found that rigid pavements are less …

Thermo-mechanical analysis of microencapsulated phase change material incorporated in concrete pavement

P Somani, A Gaur - Materials Letters, 2024 - Elsevier
This study investigates the potential of enhancing thermal performance in pavement
concrete by integrating microencapsulated phase change materials (PCM@ SiO 2) using a …

Phase Change Material for Energy-Efficient Concrete Pavement: Evaluating Mechanical and Thermal Performance

P Somani, A Gaur, A Sain, G Balotiya - Key Engineering Materials, 2024 - Trans Tech Publ
This study investigates the dual benefits of Phase Change Material (PCM) incorporation in
concrete for pavement construction, focusing on both performance enhancement and …