Inorganic phase change materials have high energy storage density and excellent thermal conductivity, but they suffer from undercooling and strong corrosion issues.
Flexible phase change fibers with high energy storage density were prepared via microencapsulation and a green wet-spinning strategy.
Abstract Phase change fibers with abilities to store/release thermal energy and responsiveness to multiple stimuli are of high interest for wearable thermal management
Research papers A novel kapok fiber aerogel based phase change materials with high thermal conductivity and efficient energy storage for photovoltaic thermal management
To increase the mechanical strength and thermal energy storage/release efficiency, fine steel fibers and graphite-modified shape stabilized phase change materials (GM-SSPCM) were
Polymer fibers offer distinct benefits over other structures since they can be solution-processed and produced at enormous scales. In this
This polymer-encapsulated fiber is unique in its multifunctional integration of good mechanical property, thermal insulation, active heating, and
To reduce the thermal response and improve the heat storage capacity of energy piles, a phase change (PC) energy pile was proposed. This
The phase transition of matter is accompanied by energy changes and phase change materials (PCMs) are mainly used to regulate temperature and store energy through
Abstract High performance continuous phase change fibers are of great significance to promote the development and application of functional fibers. But, it is still a
The superabsorbent polymer phase change materials (SAP materials) exhibit exceptional water absorption and retention properties, offering substantial potential for fire
The Strength vs Storage Tug-of-War: Early versions sacrificed up to 15% compressive strength for thermal capacity. The fix? Nano-engineered fibers that reinforce while allowing PCM expansion
Abstract Solid-solid phase change fibers are advantageous for thermal management and latent heat storage, because they don''t have the issue of liquid leakage
Herein, a systematic overview of recent carbon-based composite PCMs for thermal storage, transfer, conversion (solar-to-thermal, electro-to
Thermal energy can be stored as sensible or latent energy by heating or cooling a bulk of material. This energy then becomes available when the reverse process is applied.
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
To increase the mechanical strength and thermal energy storage/release efficiency, fine steel fibers and graphite-modified shape stabilized phase change materials (GM
Abstract Thermal energy storage (TES) plays an important role in industrial applications with intermittent generation of thermal energy. In particular, the
In this study, steel fibers were added to energy piles to enhance the heat exchange capacity between the pile and the surrounding
To store thermal energy, sensible and latent heat storage materials are widely used. Latent heat TES systems using phase change material (PCM) are useful because of their ability to charge
Phase change materials (PCMs) have attracted tremendous attention in the field of thermal energy storage owing to the large energy storage density when going through the
Applying phase change materials (PCMs) with huge thermal energy storage capacity and temperature control ability as the function medium of solar-thermal regulation
Abstract Smart fiber, which can sense external environment changes intelligently and response quickly, has become an important building block to weave wearable system. Wet
Herein, smart thermoregulatory textiles concentrating the mode of thermal energy storage, photothermal conversion and thermochromic responsiveness were fabricated in this
To address this issue, this study created a new composite fiber that not only possesses solar energy conversion and storage capabilities but
Exploration of low-cost, short-process, environment-friendly, and well-behaved phase change composites is of great significance. The
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
Therefore, the eco-friendly and cost-effective prepared CPCF in this work, which exhibits relatively high latent heat and long-term reliability, paves a new way for the large-scale
Among them, the latent heat storage technology of phase change materials (PCMs) with high energy storage density, high phase change enthalpy, constant temperature regulation, and
Abstract Developing phase change materials (PCMs) that combine energy storage, thermal management, and electromagnetic shielding is important for improving
Conversely, a lower phase change temperature (PCT) can enhance heat transfer and energy storage efficiency, while higher PCTs may accelerate phase change recovery,
Phase change fibres (PCFs) with excellent thermal energy storage abilities and suitable tuneable temperature properties are of high interest for not only providing human
