Enhancement and estimation of thermo-physical properties of organic-phase change materials (O-PCMs) and their applications in solar thermal technologies: A …

A Kumar, R Kumar - Journal of Energy Storage, 2024 - Elsevier
As the demand for green and sustainable energy grows, solar thermal technologies face
performance challenges due to intermittent solar energy. Integrating heat storage units …

Latent heat thermal energy storage: Theory and practice in performance enhancement based on heat pipes

K Liu, C Wu, H Gan, C Liu, J Zhao - Journal of Energy Storage, 2024 - Elsevier
Latent heat thermal energy storage is an important component in the field of energy storage,
capable of addressing the mismatch of thermal energy supply and demand in time and …

Energy and exergy analysis of a novel collector design in a photovoltaic thermal system: An experimental study

HL Azeez, A Ibrahim, BO Ahmed, AHA Al-Waeli… - Applied Thermal …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Photovoltaic Thermal Collectors are designed specifically to overcome the
efficiency limitations found in standalone photovoltaic systems. Despite their potential …

Year-round performance evaluation of photovoltaic-thermal collector with nano-modified phase-change material for building application in an arid desert climate zone

JM Mahdi, HMT Al-Najjar, H Togun, N Biswas… - Energy and …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the energetic and thermoelectric
characteristics of a solar photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) collector equipped with a nano-modified …

Dynamic performance analysis of hydrogen production and hot standby dual-mode system via proton exchange membrane electrolyzer and phase change material …

M Sun, Y Zhang, L Liu, X Nian, H Zhang, L Duan - Applied Energy, 2025 - Elsevier
The production of hydrogen by proton exchange membrane water electrolyzers (PEMWEs)
integrated with renewable energy sources is receiving significant interest for its …

Novel multi-layer nano-modified PCM configuration for efficient thermal management of photovoltaic-thermal systems

S Al Arni, JM Mahdi, AM Abed, KA Hammoodi… - Journal of Energy …, 2024 - Elsevier
Effective thermal management of photovoltaic (PV) systems is crucial for mitigating
temperature-induced efficiency losses and enhancing overall performance. This study …

A new validated TRNSYS module for phase change material-filled multi-glazed windows

X Xu, J **e, X Zhang, G Chen, J Liu - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2025 - Elsevier
Incorporating phase change materials (PCM) into multi-glazed windows (MW) has been
recognized as an effective way to regulate the indoor thermal environment and reduce the …

Close-contact melting enhancement mechanisms in space-constrained and large-space containers

Y Huang, P Huang, C Yu - International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2025 - Elsevier
To address the critical challenge of low latent heat storage efficiency, this work explores the
performance gains of efficient close-contact melting (CCM) compared to traditional …

A novel approach for solidification enhancement of phase change materials through direct contact with a boiling fluid: An experimental investigation and visualization

JR Kermani, S Faghiri, M Minaei, MB Shafii - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Due to their remarkable properties, such as high latent heat and stable temperatures during
phase transitions, phase change materials (PCMs) are widely used in thermal energy …

[HTML][HTML] Melting kinetics of PCM under synergistic effects of passive nanoparticle addition and active electric field exposure

RD Selvakumar, J Wu, AK Alkaabi - Energy Conversion and Management …, 2024 - Elsevier
Present study numerically investigates the impact of electric field exposure and nanoparticle
addition on the melting kinetics of a phase change material (PCM), crucial for cooling and …