Energies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(19), P. 4880 - 4880
Published: Sept. 28, 2024
The
worldwide
population
growth
and
its
increasing
affluence
have
led
to
an
increase
in
global
building
energy
consumption.
Therefore,
developing
sustainable
storage
materials
mitigate
this
problem
has
become
a
high
priority
for
many
researchers.
Organic
phase
change
(PCMs),
such
as
fatty
acids,
been
extensively
studied
thermal
applications
due
their
excellent
performance
absorbing
releasing
within
the
environment
temperature
ranges.
However,
issues
related
conductivity,
stability,
flammability
could
limit
potential
require
addressing.
In
review,
organic
PCMs,
with
special
focus
on
are
discussed.
This
review
covers
recent
studies
PCM
synthesis
from
bio-sources,
methods
incorporation
materials,
enhancing
properties,
challenges,
life
cycle
assessment.
Finally,
future
opportunities
summarized.
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.
