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.
Buildings,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 2999 - 2999
Published: Sept. 21, 2024
Facility
agriculture,
which
involves
agricultural
production
in
controlled
environments
such
as
greenhouses,
indoor
farms,
and
vertical
aims
to
maximize
efficiency,
yield,
quality
while
minimizing
resource
consumption
environmental
impact.
Energy-saving
technologies
are
essential
the
green
low-carbon
development
of
facility
agriculture.
Recently,
phase
change
heat
storage
(PCHS)
systems
using
materials
(PCMs)
have
gained
significant
attention
due
their
high
thermal
density
excellent
regulation
performance.
These
particularly
promising
for
applications
agriculture
related
buildings,
solar
utilization,
greenhouse
walls,
soil
insulation.
However,
low
conductivity
PCMs
presents
a
challenge
requiring
rapid
transfer.
This
study
provide
comprehensive
review
types,
thermophysical
properties,
various
forms
PCMs,
including
macro-encapsulated
shape-stabilized
capsules
(PCCs),
well
preparation
methods.
The
research
methodology
an
in-depth
analysis
these
active
passive
PCHS
within
buildings.
major
conclusion
this
highlights
critical
role
advancing
energy-saving
By
enhancing
PCM
performance,
optimizing
latent
systems,
integrating
intelligent
control,
work
provides
guidelines
designing
more
efficient
sustainable
structures.
article
will
serve
fundamental
guideline
design
robust
structures
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.
