Renewable energy plays a pivotal role for mankind in the times of adverse climate change
and global warming. However, renewable energy such as solar energy comes with inherent …

Phase change materials (PCMs) have excellent heat storage capacity and their phase
transition temperature is close to constant, they have been widely used in the field of solar …

Inorganic salt hydrates in phase change materials (PCM) are important modern materials for
latent heat storage at low temperatures (below 120° C), which is conducive for the efficient …

Seasonal thermal energy storage (STES) is a highly effective energy-use system that uses
thermal storage media to store and utilize thermal energy over cycles, which is crucial for …

Hydrated salt is widely used for solar energy utilization and thermal management due to its
phase change properties. However, its practical application is limited by issues such as …

This study introduces a novel approach, called fine aggregate polymerization, for the
development of a thermal energy storage aggregate (TESA) using salt hydrate phase …

Simulation studies have been considered a key approach to promote the commercial
application of hydrate phase change materials (PCMs) cold storage technology. This paper …

In modern civil engineering, advanced concrete materials are expected to not only possess
excellent mechanical and durability properties but also exhibit additional functions. Waste …

Combining phase change thermal storage technology with air-source heat pumps can
improve the performance coefficient and stability of air-source heat pumps operating in low …

Deep borehole heat exchangers (DBHEs) coupled with heat pump systems present a
promising solution for building space heating. However, conventional heating systems have …