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A Numerical Investigation of a Novel Composite Clay Block With Integrated NEPCM for Enhanced Building Thermal Performance

International Journal of Energy Research, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Enhancing the thermal performance of building envelopes is critical for reducing global energy consumption and improving occupant comfort. While conventional insulation provides static resistance, dynamic thermal management using phase change materials (PCMs) offers a more advanced solution.
Raouf Hassan, Ali B. M. Ali, Omar J. Alkhatib, Ahmad Hamedian, Arun P   +4 more
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Numerical study of heat transfer and melting process in a NEPCM filled 3D cuboid cavity: Application non-uniform temperature

Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 2023
In this numerical study, a cubic box filled with a Nanoparticle Enhanced Phase Change Material (NEPCM) (mixture “N-Octadecane/alumina (Al2O3)''), is considered.
Tarek Bouzennada, Kaouther Ghchem, Nesrine Zahi, Muapper Alhadri, Lioua Kolsi   +4 more
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Numerical Study on Thermal Performance of Microencapsulated PCM‐Integrated Concrete Blocks

International Journal of Energy Research, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
The integration of microencapsulated phase change materials (MPCMs) in concrete blocks offers an innovative solution to enhance thermal performance and mitigate thermal stress due to temperature fluctuations. This study employed a numerical approach to simulate temperature distribution in a MPCM‐modified concrete block under real‐world conditions.
Riyadh Alturki, Ali B. M. Ali, Omar J. Alkhatib, Ibrahim Mahariq, Huaiyu Wang   +4 more
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Melting enhancement of PCM in a finned tube latent heat thermal energy storage

Scientific Reports, 2022
The current paper discusses the numerical simulation results of the NePCM melting process inside an annulus thermal storage system. The TES system consists of a wavy shell wall and a cylindrical tube equipped with three fins. The enthalpy-porosity method
Sameh Ahmed, Aissa Abderrahmane, Abdulkafi Mohammed Saeed, Kamel Guedri, Abed Mourad, Obai Younes, Thongchai Botmart, Nehad Ali Shah   +7 more
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Advanced Fin Design for Efficient Heat Transfer in Double‐Pipe Latent Heat Thermal Storage: A Comparative Study of Straight and Inclined Multielement Fins

International Journal of Energy Research, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
The inherently low thermal conductivity of phase change materials (PCMs) in latent heat thermal energy storage (LHTES) systems hampers efficient heat transfer during melting and solidification processes. This study aims to enhance PCM thermal performance by optimizing fin geometry within a vertical double‐pipe heat exchanger, with a focus on inclined ...
Hosseinali Ramezanimouziraji, Saeid Pour Nemat, Hayder I. Mohammed, Bhupendra Singh Chauhan, Khalil Hajlaoui, Nashmi H. Alrasheedi, Pouyan Talebizadehsardari, Payman Jalali   +7 more
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Dual convection of NEPCM inside an annulus between two circular cylinders mounted on rectangles

, 2023
This paper adopts the incompressible smoothed particle hydrodynamics (ISPH) method for simulating the dual diffusion of nano-encapsulated phase change material (NEPCM) in an annulus.
Abdelraheem M. Aly, Zehba Raizah
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Natural Convection of MHD Double Diffusive Nanoencapsulated Phase Change Material (NEPCM) in the Annulus Between Concentric Horizontal Circular and Square Cylinders

International Journal of Energy Research, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
The investigation focuses on the natural convection of magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) double‐diffusive nanoencapsulated phase change material (NEPCM) in an annulus composed of square and concentric horizontal circular cylinders. The right, upper, and bottom walls of the outer square cylinder are cooled, while the inner circular cylinder is heated. The NEPCM
Md. Mahadul Islam, Md. Mamun Molla, Preetom Nag, Md. Mahbub Alam, Souhail Souai, Suresh Kannan Balasingam   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Three‐Stage Heat Transfer Pathways in the Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage System With Solid–Liquid Phase‐Change Materials

Carbon Energy, Volume 7, Issue 12, December 2025.
According to the theoretical basis of heat transfer processes in SLPCM‐LHTES, a three‐stage heat transfer pathway has been proposed and summarized in this review, including external heating, interfacial heat transfer, and intrinsic phase transition. ABSTRACT The latent heat thermal energy storage system with solid–liquid phase‐change material (SLPCM ...
Qian Xu, Di Yang, Caixia Yang, Pengxiang Zhao, Andrey A. Shiryaev, Ruitao Zhang, Gang Li, Huachao Yang, Haihong Wang, Yiyao Ge, Yong Zang, Yulong Ding   +11 more
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Magneto‐Hydrothermal and Entropy Analysis of Double‐Diffusive Convection in a Nano‐Encapsulated PCM‐Suspended Elliptical Pipes Thermal Storage Tank: Impact of Exothermic Reaction

Energy Science &Engineering, Volume 13, Issue 12, Page 5882-5909, December 2025.
ABSTRACT PCMs store thermal energy during phase transitions without temperature changes, making them valuable for various thermal applications. When direct PCM use isn't practical, researchers have developed encapsulation methods as an alternative approach.
Mohammed Azeez Alomari, Ahmed M. Hassan, Abdellatif M. Sadeq, Faris Alqurashi, Mujtaba A. Flayyih   +4 more
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Thermal–Hydraulic Performance and Entropy Generation Analysis of a Nanoencapsulated Phase Change Material Suspension Flow Between Fixed and Rotating Cylinders Under Magnetic Field Influence

Heat Transfer, Volume 54, Issue 8, Page 5138-5160, December 2025.
ABSTRACT This study investigates the thermal–hydraulic performance of a nanoencapsulated phase change material (NEPCM) suspension in a rectangular enclosure featuring two counterrotating cylinders positioned between three fixed hot and three fixed cold cylinders under magnetic field influence.
Mohammed Azeez Alomari, Ahmed M. Hassan, Abdellatif M. Sadeq, Faris Alqurashi, Mujtaba A. Flayyih   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source