Buildings, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(11), P. 3387 - 3387

Published: Oct. 25, 2024

This study examined the thermal performance of Comfortboard23, a commercial gypsum board from Knauf infused with phase change material (PCM). Structural characterization using XRD and SEM confirmed presence microencapsulated PCM within matrix. The does not provide direct comparison between Comfortboard23 other PCM-integrated boards on market. is limitation research. A comprehensive would involve testing multiple products under identical conditions, evaluating factors such as performance, cost-effectiveness, durability, ease installation. Thermal involved novel low-scale chamber to measure U-value, conductivity, heat storage capacity, dynamic response. Results showed incorporating decreased U-value by 2% compared standard boards. Additionally, inclusion increased capacity around 45% improved characteristics decreasing stability coefficient 0.92 0.76 increasing lag 0.27 0.49 h. increase in could lead 10–20% reduction heating cooling energy consumption, comfort, potential HVAC downsizing. Exact benefits depend climate, building design, occupancy patterns, necessitating further research diverse real-world settings. findings demonstrate Comfortboard23’s for enhancing buildings, contributing savings, reduced temperature fluctuations across varying daily temperatures. Overall, highlights promise an energy-efficient material.

Language: Английский