Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(15), P. 3731 - 3731
Published: July 27, 2024
The
development
of
construction
materials
with
the
integration
phase
change
(PCMs)
has
been
a
topic
wide
interest
in
scientific
community,
especially
recent
years,
due
to
its
positive
impact
on
temperature
regulation
inside
buildings.
However,
little
is
known
about
behavior
doped
PCMs
when
exposed
accidental
or
severe
environments.
Currently,
large
area
planet
experiences
seasonal
freeze-thaw
effects,
which
durability
and
performance
materials.
Accordingly,
main
objective
this
study
was
evaluate
damage
caused
by
cyclic
actions
cement
mortar,
including
PEG-based
form-stable
PCM.
An
experimental
methodology
developed
based
physical
mechanical
characterization
mortars
under
normal
operating
conditions
after
being
subjected
cycles.
results
indicated
that,
exposure
conditions,
incorporation
aggregate
functionalized
PCM
led
decrease
mortar's
water
absorption
capacity,
compressive
strength,
adhesion.
applicability
not
compromised.
Exposure
cycles
loss
mass
specimens
strength
adhesion
capability
mortar.
Results in Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8, P. 101552 - 101552
Published: May 22, 2024
The
need
for
effective
and
sustainable
thermal
management
systems
is
expanding
across
a
variety
of
industries,
phase
change
materials
(PCMs)
have
become
flexible
alternative
to
meet
this
demand.
ability
store
significant
amounts
heat
during
their
transition
over
constrained
temperature
range
make
them
attractive
candidates
regulation
or
energy
storage
applications
in
several
industrial
sectors.
This
review
paper
examines
recent
developments
PCM
effects
on
including
building
construction,
solar
storage,
electronics,
automobiles,
pharma
health
care,
waste
recovery,
electricity
generation,
water
treatment,
food
beverages,
textiles.
article
starts
off
by
giving
basic
overview
PCMs
explaining
distinctive
properties,
classification,
operating
principles.
It
then
delves
into
the
in-depth
study,
covering
advancements
applications.
extensive
assessment
covers
both
prospective
directions
further
study
development
as
well
crucial
elements
influencing
practical
application
PCMs.
Overall,
provides
thorough
summary
emphasizing
enormous
potential
improve
efficiency,
lower
carbon
emissions,
promote
development.
useful
resource
scientists,
engineers,
decision-makers
working
domains
engineering,
management,
science.
encourages
greater
innovation
more
efficient
world.
Case Studies in Thermal Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
60, P. 104792 - 104792
Published: July 7, 2024
Addressing
the
thermal
loss
from
building
envelopes
is
a
crucial
challenge
and
requires
exploration
of
various
mitigation
strategies.
This
study
employs
comprehensive
3D
computational
fluid
dynamics
simulations
to
investigate
incorporation
bio-based
Phase
Change
Materials
(PCMs)
including
CrodaTherm
(CT)
19,
CT21,
CT24W,
within
inter-floor
void
formers
between
roof-floor
boundary
in
multi-story
office
buildings
optimize
energy
management
during
inactive
periods
one
adjacent
units.
Aside
PCM
type,
former
shape,
its
placement,
combinations
PCMs
insulating
layers
are
examined
through
heat
flux
solid
fraction
plots
as
well
liquid
contours.
Results
highlight
exceptional
performance
CT24W-integrated
formers,
achieving
remarkable
36.74
%
reduction
48-h
average
comparison
with
case
without
offering
lower
values
than
scenario
for
89.38
h
(endurance
time).
Based
on
findings,
identical
volumes,
semi-ellipsoid
PCM-integrated
provides
11.07
27.56
longer
endurance
time
compared
spherical
shape.
The
results
underscore
integration
superior
strategy
over
standalone
insulation
managing
apartment
floors.
