Phase change materials (PCMs) are a class of thermo‐responsive materials that can be
utilized to trigger a phase transition which gives them thermal energy storage capacity. Any …

Phase change materials (PCM) can be employed in many fields because of their capacity to
absorb and release energy when it is necessary. Nowadays, the number of studies about …

The energy industry needs to take action against climate change by improving efficiency and
increasing the share of renewable sources in the energy mix. On top of that, refrigeration, air …

The use of latent heat thermal energy storage for thermally buffering vehicle systems is
reviewed. Vehicle systems with transient thermal profiles are classified according to …

Background The development of energy saving methods and energy storage materials is an
emerging hot topic in various fields including the food industry. Thermal energy storage can …

Latent heat materials are widely investigated and successfully used in a variety of important
applications as in the building industry and thermal engineering systems. In this paper a …

Today, the use of phase change materials (PCMs) with remarkable properties for energy
storage and development of engineering systems is an extremely important topic, due to …

Foodstuff has to be transported from where it is produced or packaged to the market. It is
important to control the temperature and humidity of the delivered food to minimize the waste …

The aim of this paper is to study the potential of two heat transfer enhancement techniques,
namely adding fins and hybrid nanoparticle (Cu and Al 2 O 3), for improvement of the …

Abstract The use of Phase Change Material (PCM) as a cold accumulator in refrigeration
contexts leads to better food safety, food security and energy management. However …