Microencapsulated Phase Changing Materials for Gypsum Plasters: A Practical Approach

Several studies have shown the feasibility and thermal potential of gypsum plaster with microspheres PCM, but very few them investigated an approach practical standards concern. In this work, different characterizations are performed according to European on a standard two plasters formulated 20 wt.% PCM microspheres. A material is experimentally made by mixing conventional microspheres, whereas other already prepared commercial mix. For laboratory material, addition increases consistency fresh paste plaster. order reach in agreement more water required. This higher amount causes further issues densification cohesion properties. contrary, properties mix closer common It therefore assumed that incorporates thinner additives. view these results, it most drawbacks due could effectively be encountered adequate additives reduce water, binding resins improve adhesion mechanical