Strategies for phase change material application in latent heat thermal energy storage enhancement: Status and prospect

D Ghosh, J Ghose, P Datta, P Kumari, S Paul - Journal of Energy Storage, 2022 - Elsevier
The use of phase change materials (PCMs) has enormous potential to store thermal energy
from a low-temperature heat source as well as from waste heat as latent heat. The amount of …

Review of solidification and melting performance of phase change materials in the presence of magnetic field, rotation, tilt angle, and vibration

FL Rashid, A Rahbari, RK Ibrahem… - Journal of Energy …, 2023 - Elsevier
Due to the poor thermal conductivity of phase change materials (PCMs), the operation of
Latent heat thermal energy storage (LHTES) is restricted by the limited heat exchange rate …

Integration of phase change materials in improving the performance of heating, cooling, and clean energy storage systems: An overview

SF Ahmed, N Rafa, T Mehnaz, B Ahmed, N Islam… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2022 - Elsevier
Phase change materials (PCMs) have garnered significant attention as low-cost thermal
energy storage systems that efficiently capture and store solar energy. Recent review works …

Analysis and optimization of concentrator photovoltaic system using a phase change material (RT 35HC) combined with variable metal fins

A Chibani, S Merouani, H Laidoudi, A Dehane… - Journal of Energy …, 2023 - Elsevier
One of the biggest challenges of modern technology is the production of clean energy from
available resources such as wind, sun and sea. The solar panel is considered as a potent …

Thermal performance of a phase change material-based heat sink in presence of nanoparticles and metal-foam to enhance cooling performance of electronics

A Arshad, M Jabbal, H Faraji… - Journal of Energy …, 2022 - Elsevier
The present study explores the parametric investigation of a heat sink filled with composite
of pure phase change material (PCM), nanocomposite phase change material (NCPCM) …

Rapid charging for latent heat thermal energy storage: A state-of-the-art review of close-contact melting

N Hu, ZR Li, ZW Xu, LW Fan - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2022 - Elsevier
Latent heat thermal energy storage (LHTES) using phase change materials (PCM) has been
considered a promising technique for improving the energy efficiency of thermal systems …

A systematic review of thermal management techniques for electric vehicle batteries

S Kharabati, S Saedodin - Journal of Energy Storage, 2024 - Elsevier
In the current era of sustainable energy and countries' efforts to reduce carbon emissions
and transition to green transportation, lithium batteries have emerged as a promising means …

Performance augmentation of solar air heaters: a comprehensive analysis

AK Hegde, R Pai, KV Karanth - Solar Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Over the years, more and more researchers have developed efficient ways of using solar air
heaters (SAH) for collection and utilization of solar radiation for thermal applications. In this …

Recent advances, development, and impact of using phase change materials as thermal energy storage in different solar energy systems: A review

FL Rashid, MA Al-Obaidi, A Dulaimi, HY Bahlol… - Designs, 2023 - mdpi.com
The efficient utilization of solar energy technology is significantly enhanced by the
application of energy storage, which plays an essential role. Nowadays, a wide variety of …

Improved melting of latent heat storage using fin arrays with non-uniform dimensions and distinct patterns

FT Najim, HI Mohammed, HMT Al-Najjar, L Thangavelu… - Nanomaterials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Employing phase-change materials (PCM) is considered a very efficient and cost-effective
option for addressing the mismatch between the energy supply and the demand. The high …