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.
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.
