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 …

Vulnerability of Australia to heatwaves: A systematic review on influencing factors, impacts, and mitigation options

MSG Adnan, A Dewan, D Botje, S Shahid… - Environmental …, 2022‏ - Elsevier
Background Heatwaves have received major attention globally due to their detrimental
effects on human health and the environment. The frequency, duration, and severity of …

[HTML][HTML] Numerical analysis of thin building envelope-integrated phase change material towards energy-efficient buildings in severe hot location

Q Al-Yasiri, M Szabó - Sustainable Cities and Society, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Phase change materials (PCMs) have a great potential to enhance building thermal comfort
and save energy towards energy-efficient buildings. The current study sheds light on …

PCM-based ceiling panels for passive cooling in buildings: A CFD modelling

S Yang, Y Zhang, Y Zhao, JF Torres, X Wang - Energy and Buildings, 2023‏ - Elsevier
To relieve the upsurge of the energy demand associated to building indoor cooling, passive
cooling employing phase change materials (PCMs) has been proposed as a promising …

Energy Retrofitting Using Advanced Building Envelope Materials for Sustainable Housing: A review.

K Ghazwani, T Beach, Y Rezgui - Building and Environment, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Global energy consumption by buildings represents 34% of final energy use and 37% of
energy-related CO₂ emissions, emphasising the critical need for sustainable, energy …

[HTML][HTML] Comparative analysis of form-stable phase change material integrated concrete panels for building envelopes

D Kumar, M Alam, J Sanjayan, M Haris - Case Studies in Construction …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Phase change materials (PCM) can reduce energy consumption and improve thermal
comfort in buildings. However, they have some limitations in integrating into construction …

Wall insulation materials in different climate zones: A review on challenges and opportunities of available alternatives

Y Dong, J Kong, S Mousavi, B Rismanchi, PS Yap - Thermo, 2023‏ - mdpi.com
Buildings account for nearly one-third of overall energy consumption in today's world energy
status, in which a considerable part is used for indoor conditioning. Energy efficiency …

Experimental and numerical investigation of novel light weight concrete panels made with aerogel and phase change materials

D Kumar, M Alam, J Sanjayan - Energy and Buildings, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Silica Aerogel (SAG) mortar is an ultra-lightweight cementitious composite. It has high heat-
insulating properties, which helps to reduce building heating energy consumption. However …

[HTML][HTML] Development of sustainable heat resistive and storage panels for building envelope: An experimental and numerical study

D Kumar, M Alam, JG Sanjayan - Construction and Building Materials, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Lightweight concretes (LWC) exhibit low thermal mass which results in increased
summertime overheating and cooling demand. Form-stable phase change materials …

Understanding the synergy between heat waves and the built environment: a three-decade systematic review informing policies for mitigating urban heat island in …

K Joshi, A Khan, P Anand, J Sen - Sustainable Earth Reviews, 2024‏ - Springer
The escalating frequencies and intensities of heat waves have become a global concern in
the face of climate change. Cities are increasingly vulnerable to overheating due to the …