Sandwich-structured MXene/wood aerogel with waste heat utilization for continuous desalination
Abstract: Solar-driven interfacial evaporation technology has shown promising prospect in desalination. However, the weakened energy efficiency caused by intermittent solar irradiation and salt...
Microencapsulated phase change n-Octadecane with high heat storage for application in building energy conservation
Abstract: A novel type of microencapsulated phase change materials (microPCMs) with n-Octadecane core shelled by styrene–divinylbenzene copolymer were synthesized by the suspension polymerization....
Light transmitting glass fiber reinforced cementitious composite containing microencapsulated phase change material for thermal energy saving
Abstract: The energy utilization for artificial lighting, cooling, heating, and air conditioning in buildings results in the release of greenhouse gases and causes climate crises. In this regard, a...
Accelerated testing methods to analyse long term stability of a Phase Change Material under the combined effect of shear stress and thermal cycling
Abstract: The long-term stability of a Phase Change Material (PCM) is a key point for its selection in energy storage devices. This work studies the suitability of a commercial paraffin wax in an...
Passive thermal regulation with 3D printed phase change material/cellulose nanofibrils composites
Abstract: Application of phase change materials (PCM)-containing composite represents a promising passive thermal control strategy to provide indoor thermal comfort without using powered equipment....
Enhanced photothermal conversion and thermal conductivity of phase change n-Octadecane microcapsules shelled with nano-SiC doped crosslinked polystyrene
Abstract: Microcapsules incorporating phase change material n-Octadecane (ODE) shelled with crosslinked polystyrene (CLPS) were prepared via the suspension polymerization. SiC nanoparticles...
Double-skeleton based shape-stabilized phase change materials with excellent solar-thermal energy conversion and shape memory performance
Abstract: Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is widely used for thermal energy storage, but its practical application is limited by its strong rigidity, poor shape stability. In this work, a kind of melamine...
Preparation and characterisation of binary eutectic phase change material activated porous bio char multi walled carbon nano tubes as composite phase change material
Abstract: The primary purpose of the current work is to develop, fabricate, and characterise a novel composite phase change material for the medium temperature thermal energy storage systems. The...
Thermal Energy Storage Aggregate Using Low-Cost Organic Phase Change Materials
Abstract: This study demonstrated the positive impacts of low-cost PCMs in producing new building
materials capable of providing excellent thermal insulation in summer, and great resisting...