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 …

Building envelope is a key element in providing adequate energy and thermal comfort
performance to buildings. In this regard, improvement solutions are implemented in recent …

One of the major sources of end-use of energy in buildings is consumed in space cooling for
improving indoor thermal comfort. Climate extremities like heat waves and extreme …

This review discusses macro-encapsulated phase change materials (PCMs) as a major
contributing factor in the development of future sustainable and energy-efficient heating and …

Thermal energy storage using organic Phase Change Material (PCM) can play an important
role in effective thermal management of the building. Organic PCM are widely utilized to …

This work investigates the combined effect of loading Expanded Graphite (EG) and
Expanded Vermiculite (EV) on the thermophysical properties of the low-cost commercially …

Maintaining building indoor temperature within comfort zone has been identified as one of
the major reasons for energy consumption. The incorporation of phase change materials …

Abstract Improving Thermal Energy Storage (TES) of buildings using Phase Change
Material (PCM) is widely used to develop energy efficient building envelope. In this study …

As the world's largest energy consumer, the building sector is under growing pressure to
reduce energy consumption and CO 2 emissions. To confront this challenge, the thermal …

Demand of fresh water is rising continuously because of increase in population. This has
created an undue burden on limited reserves of fresh water. Desalination is one of the …