As the global energy crisis intensifies, the development of solar energy has become a vital area of focus for many nations. The utilization of phase change
Abstract Phase change material (PCM) cooling performs excellently in lithium-ion battery (LIB) thermal management. In order to improve the thermal conductivity of PCM, the
High thermal conductivity and significant latent heat are necessary for materials used in phase change thermal energy storage. They should be inexpensive, chemically stable,
This paper systematically reviews the latest research progress in phase change thermal energy storage from three perspectives: the characteristics and thermal property
Thermal storage technology based on phase change material (PCM) holds significant potential for temperature regulation and energy storage application. However,
Abstract Phase change materials (PCMs) have been widely used for passive thermal management and energy storage due to the high latent heat capacity near phase transition
You know what''s hotter than Nicaraguan coffee? Their cutting-edge work with phase change energy storage materials (PCMs). These thermal chameleons quietly absorb and release heat
The strategy adopted in improving the thermal energy storage characteristics of the phase change materials through encapsulation as well as nanomaterials additives, are
Shape-stabilized phase change material (SSPCM) are widely used as energy storage materials due to its advantages of easy preparation and adjustable scale. But the
Also, the long-term stability, phase segregation and super colling are extensively discussed. Furthermore, energy storage applications of highly conductive PCMs in advanced
In recent years, phase change materials (PCM) have become increasingly popular for energy applications due to their unique properties. However, the low thermal
The rising worldwide energy demand and the pressing necessity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions have propelled the advancement of sustainable thermal energy
Advanced functional electro-thermal conversion phase change materials (PCMs) can efficiently manage the energy conversion from electrical energy to thermal energy, thereby
Thermal energy storage systems have been recognized as one of the most efficient ways to enhance the energy efficiency and sustainability, and have received a growing
The widespread utilization of phase change materials (PCMs) has been impeded by challenges such as leakage, low thermal/electrical conductivity, and inadequate light
Solid-liquid phase change materials (PCMs) have been studied for decades, with application to thermal management and energy storage due to the large latent heat with a
Booming progress illustrates that the exploration of high performance PCM is an extremely valuable and scalable option for storing industrial waste heat and solar energy,
In this study, we successfully prepared CPCM that can be filled in thermal storage tanks and PCPCM that can be used directly as thermal storage bodies, broadening research on improved
Outside the Nature Portfolio, recent research has focused on optimisation of PCMs across a range of variables including thermal conductivity, phase stability, and encapsulation.
Identify optimal combinations of nanoparticles, concentrations, and PCMs to maximize energy storage capacity Abstract Thermal energy storage (TES) systems,
This review systematically examines recent advances (2022–2025) in bio-based phase change materials (PCMs) for thermal energy storage (TES). Emphasis is placed on renewable PCMs
Abstract While phase change materials (PCMs) possess high energy storage capacities, they suffer from long charging/discharging cycles
Phase-change materials (PCMs) with three-dimensional thermally conductive skeletons show promise for thermal energy storage, but they have poor stability. Therefore,
As the largest supply end and demand end in daily production respectively, the conversion, storage and utilization of electric energy and thermal energy play an important role in energy
In this study, CNT-BN-SA-1 composites were prepared by vacuum impregnation using stearic acid (SA) as a phase change material (PCM), multi-walled carbon nanotubes
Technical Terms Phase Change Material (PCM): A substance capable of storing and releasing thermal energy during a phase transition, typically from solid to liquid and vice versa.
Abstract Phase Change Materials (PCMs) have emerged as a promising solution for efficient thermal energy storage and utilization in various applications. This
Thermal energy storage (TES) using PCMs (phase change materials) provide a new direction to renewable energy harvesting technologies, particularly, for the continuous
Phase change materials (PCMs) have been extensively explored for latent heat thermal energy storage in advanced energy-efficient systems. Flexible PCMs are an emerging
This work proposed a method to reduce the area of photothermal surfaces through applying light concentration techniques and a directional thermo-conductive
Phase Change Materials (PCMs) are capable of efficiently storing thermal energy due to their high energy density and consistent temperature regulation. However,
