This review paper collects recent and relevant research articles on the topic of heat transfer
enhancement in phase change materials heat storage systems, covering both passive …

Phase change materials (PCM) are employed to store thermal energy in solar collectors,
heat pumps, heat recovery, hot and cold storage. PCMs are encapsulated primarily in shell …

Solar energy and other renewable energy resources are of great importance to solve the
energy crisis in the 21th century. In this regard, the energy storage systems play a vital role …

Embracing an interaction between the phase change material (PCM) and the droplets of a
heat transfer fluid, the direct contact (DC) method suggests a cutting-edge solution for …

With the progresses of intelligence and integration of electronic devices, the growing
demand for electrical energy will inevitably give rise to the increase of exhausted heat which …

There is a great deal of research being done on the performance of solar collectors.
Evacuated tube solar collectors are a mature technology that has proved reassuring …

Latent heat thermal energy storage with phase change materials can help mitigate the
imbalance between the energy supply and demand. Improving the discharging efficiency is …

Enhancing the melting performance of phase change material (PCM) has always been an
important issue in thermal energy storage. T-shaped fin has the potential to enhance melting …

The employment of annular fins and longitudinal fins in latent heat thermal energy storage
unit can significantly improve its thermal performance. However, the annular fins can greatly …

Energy storage systems based on phase change materials (PCMs) have become reliable
methods to alleviate energy shortages and adjust energy structure. Optimizing fin structure …