Abstract Phase change materials (PCMs) with excellent energy storage capacity and approximately constant temperature during the phase transition process can absorb and
Harnessing the potential of phase change materials can revolutionise thermal energy storage, addressing the discrepancy between energy generation and consumption.
The composite phase change material prepared from fly ash and steel slag as raw materials demonstrated a latent heat of 89 J/g. The composite phase change material
With the sharp increase in modern energy consumption, phase change composites with the characteristics of rapid preparation are employed for thermal energy
Solar phase change hot water storage tank is a kind of storage / exothermic system with solar energy as heat source and phase change heat storage material. It can store
Phase change materials have broad applications in thermal management, but their applications in new energy conversion and storage are limited due to low solar-thermal
This review provides a systematic overview of various carbon-based composite PCMs for thermal energy storage, transfer, conversion (solar
As pure phase change materials (PCM) filling in supporting porous material are often unfavorable for thermal energy storage (TES) due to the easy leakage, low thermal
Thermal energy storage (TES) is essential for solar thermal energy systems [7]. Photothermal materials can effectively absorb solar energy and convert it into heat energy [8],
Phase Change Materials (PCMs) are capable of efficiently storing thermal energy due to their high energy density and consistent temperature regulation. However,
Phase change material (PCM) with outstanding thermal energy storage and temperature regulation, holds tremendous interest in energy conservation and management.
To broaden the application scope of wood-based phase change materials (PCMs) and increase their functional diversity, this research seeks to create a wood-based
Thermal energy harvesting, storage, conversion and utilization technologies based on phase change materials (PCMs) have received widely attention. The intelligent
The challenges include selection of appropriate material, components used and its integration technique in an optimized way. Phase change material plays an important role
Capric-stearic acid mixture impregnated carbonized waste sugar beet pulp as leak-resistive composite phase change material with effective thermal conductivity and thermal
An overview is provided of the features to use certain waste streams from industry and agriculture as phase change materials (PCMs) for thermal energy storage (TES)
Phase change heat storage has gained a lot of interest lately due to its high energy storage density. However, during the phase shift process, Phase Change Materials
This work concerns with self-reinforced composite phase change materials (CPCMs) for thermal energy storage (TES) to deal with the mismatch between energy
As a kind of phase change energy storage materials, organic PCMs (OPCMs) have been widely used in solar energy, building energy conservation and other fields with the
Abstract This work is aimed to produce a novel energy effective-composite material was prepared for building thermal energy storage (TES) purposes by incorporating
To mitigate the growing energy consumption of the construction industry, researchers have developed thermal energy storage technology using phase-change materials
Abstract In this study, industrial solid waste steel slag was used as supporting material for the first time, and polyethylene glycol (PEG), sodium nitrate (NaNO 3), and sodium
Some researchers [122, [136], [137], [138]] incorporate composite phase change materials (CPCMs) having different characteristics like high energy storage density, high
Phase change materials have excellent heat storage capacity, which is a great advantage in utilizing clean energy and improving the efficiency of energy use. However, the
High-temperature phase change materials (PCMs) have broad application prospects in areas such as power peak shaving, waste heat recycling, and solar thermal power
This review summarizes methods for the preparation and optimization of mineral-based CPCMs. Additionally, we highlight their promising practical applications,
This review not only offers theoretical guidance for interdisciplinary research on carbon aerogel-based composite PCMs but also provides strategic insights for developing next
Solid-liquid phase change materials can be composite with appropriate porous matrixes, which would strengthen the process of heat storage and discharge, and solve the problem of leakage
Photo-thermal conversion phase-change composite energy storage materials (PTCPCESMs) are widely used in various industries because of their high thermal conductivity,
LHTES has emerged as an efficient and viable solution to mitigate a large amount of renewable and sustainable thermal energy wastage from solar radiation and
ABSTRACT Sugar alcohols are considered highly promising medium-temperature phase change materials (PCMs) due to their superior overall performance. In this study,
Composite Phase Change Materials (CPCMs) have gained significant attention for their potential in thermal energy storage (TES) due to their high latent heat capacity. These materials offer a promising solution for addressing global energy challenges, especially in renewable energy applications.
This work concerns with self-reinforced composite phase change materials (CPCMs) for thermal energy storage (TES) to deal with the mismatch between energy generation and demand under deep renewable energy penetration scenarios to combat climate change challenges.
Composite phase change materials attain 97.1 % solar-thermal conversion efficiency. Phase change materials have broad applications in thermal management, but their applications in new energy conversion and storage are limited due to low solar-thermal conversion efficiency and leakage issues.
Phase change materials (PCCs) are described as potential energy materials for thermal management and storage of thermal energy with the intention of fulfilling the gap between the source of energy and the need in different energy systems.
Phase change materials offer high energy-storage density and maintain a constant temperature during energy storage; however, they face many challenges, such as leakage issues and low thermal conductivity in practical applications.
For instance, Junping Ren et al. prepared four different samples of phase change composites by sol–gel encapsulation (pure PCM, silica powder-adsorbed PCM, floating bead-adsorbed PCM, and activated carbon-adsorbed PCM). As a result, the activated carbon-adsorbed PCM show higher heat storage capacity compared to other PCMs.