The application of phase change materials (PCMs) in green buildings has been increasing rapidly. PCM applications in green buildings include several development models. This paper briefly surveys the recent research and development activities of PCM technology in building applications. Firstly, a basic description of phase change and their principles is provided; the classification and applicat...

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery cells are influenced by high energy, reliability, and robustness. However, they produce a noticeable amount of heat during the charging discharging process. This paper presents an optimal thermal management system (TMS) using phase change material (PCM) PCM-graphite for cylindrical Li-ion module. The experimental results show that maximum temperature module under na...

This paper presents a novel method to quantitatively characterize the thermal performance of composite materials containing phase change materials (PCM) based on a figure of merit we termed the energy indicator. The method features (i) commonly used specimen geometry, (ii) straightforward experimental implementation, and (iii) sensitivity to relevant design parameters including PCM volume fract...

A novel type of material encapsulating phase-change materials (PCMs) is reported concerning their implication for use as thermal energy storage devices. The composites of siliceous SBA-15 or carbonaceous CMK-3 mesoporous assemblies and organic PCMs could be used to make leak-free devices that retain their capabilities over many thermal cycles for heat storage/release. A confinement effect was o...

Melamine formaldehyde microcapsules containing paraffin wax as phase change material (PCM) were synthesized. Free space was generated in-situ inside microcapsules. These characterized by FTIR Spectrophotometer, Scanning electron microscope (SEM), Differential colorimeter (DSC), and optical microscope. It confirmed that PCM successfully encapsulated the shell material. Encapsulated showed good p...

Thermal performance and phase-change dynamics in a channel having cavity equipped with heater material (PCM)-packed bed (PB) region are analyzed during nanoliquid convection under an inclined magnetic field. Curvature of the upper wall above PCM zone is also considered by using finite element method. Impacts curvature (between 0.01H 0.6H, H-channel height), strength field (MGF) (Hartmann number...

We designed a two-step Pickering emulsification procedure to create nano-encapsulated phase changing materials (NEPCMs) using a method whose simplicity and low energy consumption suggest promise for scale-up and mass production. Surface-modified amphiphilic zirconium phosphate (ZrP) platelets were fabricated as the Pickering emulsifiers, nonadecane was chosen as the core phase change material (...