In this study, the potential application of activated carbon produced from oil palm kernel shell (OPKS) as the supporting material of paraffin to develop a form-stable composite PCM was
Structural–functional integrated materials are one of directions of rapid development for saving-energy materials. Phase Change Materials (PCMs) are latent thermal
This research brief by Damian Stefaniuk, James Weaver, Admir Masic, and Franz-Josef Ulm outlines the basics of the electron-conducting
Now, imagine if this material could store energy like a giant battery. That''s exactly what energy storage lightweight concrete promises. With the global energy storage
This study functionalized lightweight two-stage concrete composites (LTSCC) for thermal energy storage by incorporating PCM-loaded foam glass aggregates (PFGA), which eliminated the
高达9%返现· This paper provides a systematic overview on the principles, fabrication, properties, and applications of energy-harvesting concrete (including light-emitting,
In this study, a novel thermal energy storage lightweight aggregate (TSA) composite based on butyl stearate (BS), a low-cost, commercially available phase change material (PCM), and
Methods of improving the energy efficiency of buildings can be divided into two categories: passive and active methods. Passive methods improve the energy efficiency of a
Concrete with smart and functional properties (e.g., self-sensing, self-healing, and energy harvesting) represents a transformative direction in the field of construction
Salyer and Sircar [2] inserted PCM in dry form into the hollow core space of concrete blocks. This allowed them to experiment with the en-ergy storage of PCM in large
Lightweight aggregate concrete (LWAC) with a low self-weight and low thermal conductivity was used to prepare the thermal storage concrete
These composites were used to proportionally replace lightweight aggregates in concrete to make energy storage concrete. Thermal cycling and uniaxial compressive tests were conducted on
The thermal energy storage concrete (TESC) incorporating phase change materials (PCM) exhibits promising prospects for building energy conservation due to its
This research investigated the latent heat and energy storage of lightweight concrete containing high contents of phase change material (PCM) (up to about 7.8% by
Concrete has been shown to be effective for thermal energy storage making it useful for reducing, or dampening, summer heating of interior building spaces during the late
The aim of this paper is to develop a structural lightweight concrete with function of indoor temperature control feature using thermal energy storage
Applying thermal mass materials such as concrete is deemed a suitable strategy to reduce the energy consumption of buildings. Concrete with low thermal conductivity and
This comprehensive review paper delves into the advancements and applications of thermal energy storage (TES) in concrete. It covers the fundamental concepts of TES,
Phase change materials (PCM) are integrated into lightweight concrete (LWC) panels to increase their thermal mass. However, the integration of PCM into LWC also
In addition, cementitious materials for heat storage have the prominent advantage of being easy to incorporate into the building landscape
However, comprehensive thermal-mechanical performance studies of energy storage concrete remain limited. This study utilized ceramic particles as carriers for phase change liquid paraffin
The application of thermal energy storage with phase change materials (PCMs) for energy efficiency of buildings grew rapidly in the last few years. In this research,
This study examines the thermal performance of concrete used for thermal energy storage (TES) applications. The influence of concrete constituents (aggregates,
The results confirmed that the thermal conductivity of the nano-PCM was more than 100 % greater than that of raw PCM. Furthermore, the high-efficiency thermal energy
Most concrete employs organic phase change materials (PCMs), although there are different types available for more specialised use.
The application of thermal energy storage with phase change materials (PCMs) for energy efficiency of buildings grew rapidly in the last few
In addition, concrete incorporated with paraffin-OPKS-activated carbon composite could achieve a compressive strength up to 25 MPa at the age of 28 days. The
A landmark review of concrete as thermal energy storage material is presented through a bibliometric analysis approach. This study shows influential literature and the current
Macro- and microencapsulation are used to incorporate PCM in pervious concrete. Thermal heat transfer using pervious concrete is examined. PCM infused pervious concrete is applicable for
Most concrete employs organic phase change materials (PCMs), although there are different types available for more specialised use. Organic PCMs are the material of choice
We comprehensively review concrete-based energy storage devices, focusing on their unique properties, such as durability, widespread availability, low environmental impact, and advantages.
Lastly, thermal energy storage concrete was prepared using the developed composite PCM to investigate compressive strength, thermal properties and thermal regulation
The energy storage capacity of concrete-based systems needs to be improved to make them viable alternatives for applications requiring substantial energy storage. The integration of conductive materials, such as carbon black and carbon fibers, into concrete formulations can increase production costs.
The gradual shift to concrete-based materials in the energy storage sector presents an attractive opportunity for leveraging the durability, abundance, and cost-effectiveness of concrete. As evidenced by this review, concrete not only underpins current development but also forms the foundation for future energy storage systems.
Considering the long-term and wide service of concrete infrastructures in the ambient energy field, it is predicted that significant energy can be harvested if concrete infrastructures are endowed with the energy-harvesting capacity.
Integrating concrete-based electrolytes into energy storage devices results in a notable reduction in the reliance on materials with larger carbon footprints. The incorporation of concrete-based electrolytes in energy storage systems promotes circularity in construction practices.
Therefore, the use of energy-harvesting concretes can turn infrastructures into distributed energy storages or generators, thus supporting the next generation of smart infrastructures, such as electrical chargers, sensors, illuminations and communications. Energy-harvesting concrete mimicking autotroph system
Therefore, it is envisaged to employ concrete material itself with energy-harvesting functionality.
