Energies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(16), P. 4155 - 4155
Published: Aug. 21, 2024
There
is
a
rising
demand
for
energy-efficient
and
low-carbon
buildings
that
driven
by
the
energy
consumption
in
building
sector,
global
population
growth,
high
standards
of
comfort.
Integrating
contemporary
technologies
crucial
tackling
this
issue.
In
study,
thermal
storage
(TES)
are
investigated,
particularly
phase
change
materials
(PCMs),
using
them
order
to
improve
efficiency.
Paraffin-based
PCMs
main
focus
known
their
advanced
capacity
compatibility
with
materials.
The
work
focuses
on
embedding
these
into
components
such
as
roofs
walls
maximize
Key
data,
including
conductivity
(varying
from
0.063
W/mK
0.175
W/mK)
solar
reflectance
(ranging
42.7%
70.31%),
were
taken
Hot
Disc
TPS1500
UV-Vis-NIR
spectrophotometer
used
inputs
EnergyPlus
calculations.
results
show
PCM-enhanced
greatly
increase
regulation
Gypsum
boards
30%
achieved
up
12.8%
annual
reductions
(106.1
kWh/m2)
22.3%
net
savings
(52.2
when
compared
baseline
scenarios.
study
indicates
PCM
integration
can
significantly
cut
usage
while
improving
indoor
comfort,
underlining
its
potential
widespread
use
sustainable
design.
Polymers for Advanced Technologies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
35(10)
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
ABSTRACT
Nanogels
represent
a
significant
innovation
in
the
fields
of
nanotechnology
and
biomedical
engineering,
combining
properties
hydrogels
nanoparticles
to
create
versatile
platforms
for
drug
delivery,
tissue
bioimaging,
other
applications.
These
nanoscale
hydrogels,
typically
ranging
from
10
1000
nm,
possess
unique
characteristics
such
as
high
water
content,
biocompatibility,
ability
encapsulate
both
hydrophilic
hydrophobic
molecules.
The
review
explores
synthesis,
structural
configurations,
stimuli‐responsive
nature
nanogels,
highlighting
their
adaptability
targeted
including
across
challenging
barriers
like
blood–brain
barrier.
Furthermore,
paper
delves
into
applications
particularly
delivery
systems,
demonstrating
potential
revolutionize
these
fields.
Despite
promising
preclinical
results,
challenges
remain
translating
technologies
clinical
practice,
issues
related
stability,
scalability,
regulatory
approval.
concludes
by
discussing
future
perspectives,
emphasizing
need
further
research
optimize
ultimately
aiming
enhance
efficacy
safety
settings.
For
steam-driven
industrial
processes,
Latent
Heat
Thermal
Energy
Storages
(LH-TES)
are
a
promising
option
to
increase
their
flexibility
with
regard
fluctuating
renewable
energies.
This
work
forms
the
basis
for
quantitative
analysis
of
control
strategies
such
PCM
steam
generators
and
practical
system
integration
in
once-through
operation.
The
experiments
on
kW
scale
single-tube
test
rig
operated
as
HTF
A133
at
different
mass
flow
rates
pressures
show
that
rate
is
an
effective
parameter
adjusting
storage
power.
Beyond
that,
reducing
significantly
increases
capacity
during
charging
discharging:
By
halving
charging,
it
can
be
increased
from
62%
77%
pressure
level
6.7
bar
2%
20%
3.0
bar.
A
reduced
further
usable
material.
experimental
results
thus
prove
effectivity
relevance
considering
aspects
already
design
process.The
validation
numerical
model
shows
peak
power
accurately
predicted
by
deviations
<3%.
With
sufficiently
long
also
simulated
transient
profiles
outlet
temperatures
used
reliably
design.
