In this work, novel brine phase change material gels (BPCMGs) are proposed by loading the eutectic brine in super absorbent polymer (SAP) to realize the highly-efficient cold
The present investigation not only demonstrates a new strategy for creating high-performance cold energy storage materials but also provides versatile opportunities for
Biopolymer-based gel electrolytes (BGPEs) have exhibited broad application prospects through suitable structural designs and functionalization in flexible and smart
Thermal runaway propagation (TRP) in lithium batteries poses significant risks to energy-storage systems. Therefore, it is necessary to
In this paper, a thermal analysis of the closed silica gel-water adsorption heat storage system is presented. Such systems have the advantage of high energy density and
Abstract Thermal runaway is a critical issue in energy storage process, leading to damage even failure of energy storage devices. Herein, active heat management, controllable
In this study, the composite silica gel (CSG), coupled with cross-structure mini-channel cold plate (MCP) as the cooling system, has been
This study explores the enhancement of a CaCl₂/silica gel composite sorbent for low-grade thermal energy storage (TES) and assesses its stability through modifications in the
One of the primary advantages of storage containers is superior thermal management. Efficient heat dissipation is crucial for maintaining the performance and longevity
As the demand for energy storage continues to rise, the technical prowess of liquid-cooled systems is poised to play a transformative role. Their ability to address key
Thermal energy storage (TES) systems can store heat or cold to be used later, at different conditions such as temperature, place, or power. TES systems are divided in three
Thermochemical energy storage (TCES) is a chemical reaction-based energy storage system that receives thermal energy during the endothermic chemical reaction and
Abstract In recent years, data centers have experienced rapid construction, leading to a significant surge in energy consumption, and cooling systems have emerged as
Supercooling is an undesirable thermal effect that occurs in most latent thermal storage applications. It reduces the energy performance and generates additional energy
Over-exploitation of fossil-based energy sources is majorly responsible for greenhouse gas emissions which causes global warming and climate change. T
Compared with traditional thermal regulation modes enabled by fans, air conditioners, heat pipe and liquid cooling [4], [5], [6], [7], [8], PTM has greatly increased the
Thermal conductive silica gel and power batteries for new energy vehicles As a high-end thermal conductive composite material, the thermal conductive silica gel has been
The development of renewable energy conversion systems closely depends on the progress in efficient thermal energy storage (TES) processes. Recently, sorption thermal
The simulation output results include the desorber temperature, the temperatures of hot water and chilled cooling, the temperatures of two adsorption/desorption beds,
Sorption systems have been widely studied for cooling applications and as thermochemical energy storage devices for provision of heating and cooling, according to
Therefore, studying phase-change materials with high latent heat, low cost, and good performance for cold storage is of great practical application in cold storage. The paper
In conclusion, the series of phase change gels for cold energy storage prepared in this paper has high thermal conductivity, which is higher than most of the hydrated salt for
Sensible heat storage materials include water, etc., which use the change of thermal energy in the process of self-rising and cooling to store and release energy.
In this study, the composite silica gel (CSG), coupled with cross-structure mini-channel cold plate (MCP) as the cooling system, has been proposed and applied in a battery
Therefore, the direct utilization of solar thermal energy integrated with heat-driven cooling and/or water desalination systems is a practical alternative, particularly in hot
The thermal storage system of phase change materials (PCMs) has a larger energy storage capacity and higher thermal storage density [8], [9], which can achieve heat
Insights for Policy Makers Thermal energy storage (TES) is a technology that stocks thermal energy by heating or cooling a storage medium so that the stored energy can be used at a
Abstract Green energy-storage materials enable the sustainable use of renewable energy and waste heat. As such, a form-stable phase-change nanohybrid (PCN) is demonstrated to solve
The present experimental investigation incorporates the preparation of aloe vera gel-based phase change nanofluid (NFPCM) for a cool thermal energy st
The thermal energy storage gel is applied in wearable PTM to generate thermal comfort for human body. It is still a big challenge to develop state-of-art thermal energy storage materials based on phase-change materials (PCMs) with superior thermophysical properties and wearability for efficient advanced personal thermal management (PTM).
The thermal energy storage gels with sandwich structure demonstrate superior thermophysical properties, such as the absence of supercooling (0 °C), high latent heat (158.65 J g −1 ), high form-stability (no leakage), high cyclic stability (200 cycles) and high economic benefits (4.85 × 10 −3 ¥ J −1 ).
Here, we introduce the advantage of solid-to-gel transition to overcome the drawbacks of typical solid-to-liquid counterparts in applications related to thermal energy storage and regulation. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is form-stabilized with cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) through surface interactions.
Sandwich structured thermal energy storage material constructed by encapsulating inorganic PCM gel in organic PCM gel is proposed. The thermal energy storage gel makes full use of the advantages of inorganic PCM, organic PCM and gel materials. The thermal energy storage gel possesses superior thermophysical properties and wearability.
A temperature-responsive poly (vinyl alcohol) gel for controlling fluidity of an inorganic phase change material. J. Mater. Chem. A 2017, 5, 12474– 12482, DOI: 10.1039/c7ta02897k Li, T. X.; Xu, J. X.; Wu, D. L.; He, F.; Wang, R. Z. High energy-density and power-density thermal storage prototype with hydrated salt for hot water and space heating.
Considering the above merits, the sandwich structured OD gel@SSD gel@OD gel can be effectively utilized in the wearable PTM to generate thermal comfort for human body. It is anticipated that the multifunctional thermal energy storage gels are promising for the highly efficient applications of PCMs in the next-generation PTM.
