Heat storage and utilization are pivotal in our world''s pursuit of carbon neutrality and sustainable development [1, 2]. As renewable energy sources proliferate, heat storage
The characteristics of thermal energy storage technology were compared, and the classification and properties of latent heat energy storage phase change materials were summarized.
Thermal energy storage (TES) technology relies on phase change materials (PCMs) to provide high-quality, high-energy density heat storage. However, their cost, poor structural
Phase change materials (PCMs) used for the storage of thermal energy as sensible and latent heat are an important class of modern materials which subs
Phase change materials (PCMs) have been extensively explored for latent heat thermal energy storage in advanced energy-efficient systems. Flexible PCMs are an emerging
INTRODUCTION 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
However, due to unstable and intermittent nature of solar energy availability, one of the key factors that determine the development of CSP technology is the integration of
In recent years, phase change materials (PCM) have become increasingly popular for energy applications due to their unique properties. However, the low thermal
Thus, the thermal storage capacity and energy extraction flexibility of the ventilated mortar blocks integrated with phase change material
Thermal energy storage (TES) with phase change materials (PCM) was applied as useful engineering solution to reduce the gap between
There are large numbers of phase change materials that melt and solidify at a wide range of temperatures, making them attractive in a number of applications. Paraffin waxes
Phase change thermal energy storage technology, as an efficient thermal energy storage method, offers high energy density and excellent thermal stability. As a result, it has
As evident from the literature, development of phase change materials is one of the most active research fields for thermal energy storage with higher efficiency. This review
The research on phase change materials (PCMs) for thermal energy storage systems has been gaining momentum in a quest to identify better materials with low-cost, ease
China aims for carbon peak by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060, making energy mix conversion important. New energy sources are intermittent, so energy storage like
Phase change material (PCM) has critical applications in thermal energy storage (TES) and conversion systems due to significant capacity to store and release heat. The
More information: Drew Lilley et al, Phase change materials for thermal energy storage: A perspective on linking phonon physics to performance, Journal of Applied Physics (2021).
Phase change materials (PCMs) in solid-liquid form have the benefits of minimal volume alteration, high energy storage capacity, and appropriate phase transition temperature.
Abstract Structural–functional integrated materials are one of directions of rapid development for saving-energy materials. Phase Change Materials (PCMs) are latent thermal
Over the past two decades, the widening gap between energy demand and supply has become a major global concern due to uneven distribution, overconsumption, and
High-temperature phase change materials (PCMs) have broad application prospects in areas such as power peak shaving, waste heat recycling, and solar thermal power
In this review, we systematically examine the latest research in phase change thermal storage technology and place special emphasis on active methods using external field
Request PDF | On Oct 1, 2025, Damiano Rossi and others published Development of Bio-based Flexible Polyurethane Foams Incorporating Phase Change Materials for Thermal Energy
The use of a latent heat storage system using phase change materials (PCMs) is an effective way of storing thermal energy and has the advantages of high-energy storage
The encapsulation of phase change materials is discussed, and the future development direction of phase change energy storage is prospected. Keywords: heat transfer, phase change energy
Thermal energy storage (TES) using PCMs (phase change materials) provide a new direction to renewable energy harvesting technologies, particularly, for the continuous
Advanced phase change energy storage technology can solve the contradiction between time and space energy supply and demand and improve energy efficiency. It is
This article reviews the classification of phase change materials and commonly used phase change materials in the direction of energy storage.
In addition, hydride ion conductors can also be applied to develop efficient hydrogen storage systems. Coupling of de/rehydrogenation of metal hydrides and H − conduction into an
Phase change thermal storage technology is widely used in the field of building energy conservation.This paper reviewed the research progress of phase change thermal storage
The targeted keyword search was: "phase change material AND biopolymer AND thermal energy storage," aiming to identify relevant research
Abstract Since the buildings'' heating and cooling needs are always growing during the cold and warm months, respectively, the buildings'' energy consumption has
