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Advances in Photonic Devices Based on Optical Phase-Change Materials
Molecules, 2021 Phase-change materials (PCMs) are important photonic materials that have the advantages of a rapid and reversible phase change, a great difference in the optical properties between the crystalline and amorphous states, scalability, and nonvolatility ...
Xiaoxiao Wang +6 more
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Editorial: Phase change materials for energy conversion and storage
International Journal of Thermofluids, 2023 In a world driven by the imperative need for sustainable energy solutions, the domain of phase change materials (PCMs) emerges as a beacon of hope. The special issue, titled ''Phase Change Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage,'' delves deeply into
Sakshum Khanna, Parth Prajapati
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Phase change material-based thermal energy storage
Cell Reports Physical Science, 2021 Summary: Phase change materials (PCMs) having a large latent heat during solid-liquid phase transition are promising for thermal energy storage applications. However, the relatively low thermal conductivity of the majority of promising PCMs (
Tianyu Yang +2 more
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Free Cooling with Phase Change Materials (PCM) [PDF]
Advanced Materials Research, 2010 Phase change materials (PCM) are described along with some of their advantages in air conditioning installations, particularly with regard to taking advantage of the free cooling that can be obtained from the ambient air, by using either sensible heat or evaporation.
M* Domínguez, C. García, J.M. Arias
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Molecules, 2021 Phase change materials (PCMs) can store thermal energy as latent heat through phase transitions. PCMs using the solid-liquid phase transition offer high 100–300 J g−1 enthalpy at constant temperature.
Raul-Augustin Mitran +4 more
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Use of Phase Change Materials in Wood and Wood-Based Composites for Thermal Energy Storage: A Review
BioResources, 2023 Using phase change materials (PCMs) is an efficient solution for reducing energy consumption in buildings. These materials have a large capacity for storing thermal energy, making them an appealing option for energy management purposes.
Gustavo E. Rodríguez +2 more
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Use of Low Melting Point Metals and Alloys (Tm < 420 °C) as Phase Change Materials: A Review
Metals, 2022 Phase Change Materials (PCMs) are materials that release or absorb sufficient latent heat at a constant temperature or a relatively narrow temperature range during their solid/liquid transformation to be used for heating or cooling purposes. Although the
Zohrehsadat Noohi +3 more
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Granulation Of Porous Materials with Phase Change Material (PCM)
Budownictwo i Architektura, 2021 The paper describes the research on the method of production of granulated phase-change materials (PCM) used in construction industry for the accumulation of thermal energy. As mineral materials for the granules preparation zeolite from fly ash Na-P1 and natural diatomite dust were used which were impregnated with paraffinic filtration waste and ...
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Thermal performance analysis of a residential house equipped with Phase Change Material [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2019 In the objective to enhance the thermal inertia of the light envelopes, the integration of the phase change materials in these envelopes is suggested. This work reports the results of a numerical studyto qualitatively and quantitatively investigate the ...
GOUNNI Ayoub, LOUAHLIA Hasna
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Durability of latent heat storage systems
Acta Polytechnica CTU Proceedings, 2022 Latent heat storage represents technology with significantly higher energy storage density. The thermal energy storage capacity of building structures and storage units integrated into building services contribute to the energy flexibility of buildings ...
Sylva Bantová +2 more
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