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The effect of thermal cycling on the thermal and chemical stability of paraffin phase change materials (PCMs) composites

Materials Structure
This paper is the first study to present the long-term performance of a gypsum and cement plasters which can be used to retrofit existing buildings and reduce their energy consumption.
Ahmad Wadee, P. Walker, Nick McCullen, V. Ferrandiz-Mas   +3 more
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Review on the Integration of Phase Change Materials in Building Envelopes for Passive Latent Heat Storage

Applied Sciences, 2021
Latent heat thermal energy storage systems incorporate phase change materials (PCMs) as storage materials. The high energy density of PCMs, their ability to store at nearly constant temperature, and the diversity of available materials make latent heat ...
Mohamed Sawadogo, Marie Duquesne, Rafik Belarbi, Ameur El Amine Hamami, Alexandre Godin   +4 more
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Improved thermal conductivity and stability of Na2SO4⋅10H2O PCMs system by incorporation of Al/C hybrid nanoparticles

, 2021
Low thermal conductivity is a bottleneck for phase change materials (PCMs), which attracts much attention of the researchers. In this paper, a novel addition agent composed of Al nanoparticle and coated C (Al/C hybrid nanoparticles) was developed to ...
Xin Liu, Jian Tie, Zhen-Ya Wang, Yuting Xia, Chang‐an Wang, Shengnian Tie   +5 more
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Passive energy retrofit strategies for historic buildings: A systematic review of innovative and non-invasive solutions [PDF]

E3S Web of Conferences
The energy retrofit of historic buildings is a crucial strategy for achieving the European decarbonization targets. The revised Energy Efficiency Directive mandates an annual renovation rate of 3% of buildings owned by public bodies, aiming to upgrade ...
Peduzzi Arianna, Cureau Roberta Jacoby, Fabiani Claudia, Ciardiello Adriana, Talamo Maria Francesca, Castaldo Veronica Lucia, Pisello Anna Laura   +6 more
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Thermal Characterization of Phase Change Materials by Differential Scanning Calorimetry: A Review

Applied Sciences, 2022
The use of phase change materials (PCMs) in thermal energy storage (TES) applications as a system that can fill the gap between the energy supply and demand has sharply increased over recent years.
Hazhir Fatahi, Jérôme Claverie, Sébastien Poncet   +2 more
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Phase-change materials-based platforms for biomedicine

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2022
Recently, phase-change materials (PCMs) have gathered enormous attention in diverse fields of medicine, particularly in bioimaging, therapeutic delivery, and tissue engineering.
Biao-Qi Chen, Biao-Qi Chen, Yu-Jing Pan, Da-Gui Zhang, Hong-Ying Xia, Ranjith Kumar Kankala, Ranjith Kumar Kankala   +6 more
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Intensity dependency of peripheral nerve stimulation in spinal LTP induced by paired associative corticospinal-motoneuronal stimulation (PCMS).

PLoS ONE, 2021
Paired associative corticospinal-motoneuronal stimulation (PCMS) induces plasticity at synapses between corticospinal tracts (CSTs) and spinal motoneurons (SMs).
Akira Yamashita, Takenobu Murakami, Noriaki Hattori, Ichiro Miyai, Yoshikazu Ugawa   +4 more
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Peak indoor air temperature reduction for buildings in hot-humid climate using phase change materials

Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 2020
A hot-humid climate, which is characterized by uniform diurnal temperature throughout the year, can provide a year-round opportunity to benefit from phase change materials (PCMs) for buildings' application.
Zeyad Amin Al-Absi, Mohd Isa Mohd Hafizal, Mazran Ismail, Ahmad Mardiana, Azhar Ghazali   +4 more
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Phase Change Materials for Electro-Thermal Conversion and Storage: From Fundamental Understanding to Engineering Design

iScience, 2020
Advanced functional electro-thermal conversion phase change materials (PCMs) can efficiently manage the energy conversion from electrical energy to thermal energy, thereby playing a significant role in sustainable energy utilization.
Xiao Chen, Zhaodi Tang, Hongyi Gao, Siyuan Chen, Ge Wang   +4 more
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A Review on the Nanofluids-PCMs Integrated Solutions for Solar Thermal Heat Transfer Enhancement Purposes

Technologies, 2023
The current review offers a critical survey on published studies concerning the simultaneous use of PCMs and nanofluids for solar thermal energy storage and conversion processes.
José Pereira, Reinaldo Souza, António Moreira, Ana Moita   +3 more
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