Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(33)
Published: March 29, 2024
Abstract
Phase
change
materials
(PCMs)
are
widely
regarded
as
one
of
the
most
promising
thermal
energy
storage
technologies,
owing
to
their
outstanding
latent
heat
density
and
controllable
storage/release
characteristics.
However,
pure
PCM
usually
has
certain
limitations
in
terms
electric‐,
photo‐,
magnetic‐thermal
conversion.
In
recent
years,
research
on
enhancing
these
properties
through
addition
various
fillers
garnered
widespread
attention.
Herein,
this
paper
elaborates
modification
for
electric‐thermal,
photo‐thermal,
conversion,
including
respective
strategies,
properties,
applications.
Therein,
a
comparative
analysis
is
conducted
conversion
efficiency
with
different
fillers.
Further,
summary
some
PCM,
which
simultaneously
improves
performance
two
or
three
mentioned
above,
enabling
multiple
Finally,
existing
problems,
solutions,
future
development
directions
put
forward.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(3), P. 830 - 861
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Nanocellulose
is
a
promising
nanomaterial
for
energy
applications
due
to
its
natural
abundance,
superb
properties
and
sustainability.
Here,
nanocellulose-based
composite
phase
change
materials
thermal
storage
are
comprehensively
reviewed.
SusMat,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
3(4), P. 510 - 521
Published: July 23, 2023
Abstract
In
response
to
global
energy
scarcity,
frontiers
in
multifunctional
composite
phase
change
materials
(PCMs)
with
photo‐/electro‐/magnetothermal
triggers
show
great
potential
multiple
utilization.
However,
most
available
PCM
candidates
are
inadequate
for
storage
applications
simultaneously.
Herein,
a
green
synthetic
route
is
proposed
develop
bimetallic
zeolitic
imidazolate
framework
(ZIF)‐derived
1D–2D
bridged
array
carbon‐based
PCMs
simultaneous
applications.
As
graphitization‐induced
catalyst,
Co
nanoparticles
greatly
boost
the
formation
of
ZIF‐derived
carbon
high
graphitization
and
low
interface
electrical/thermal
resistance.
Benefiting
from
broadband
intense
photon
capture,
fast
photon/electron/phonon
transport,
surface
plasma
resonance
effect
nanoparticles,
resulting
integrate
advanced
photo‐,
electro‐,
magnetothermal
functions.
Furthermore,
also
exhibit
long‐lasting
shape
stability,
structural
thermal
stability
after
undergoing
heating–cooling
cycles.
This
study
promising
accelerate
major
breakthroughs
toward
iScience,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
26(10), P. 107946 - 107946
Published: Sept. 22, 2023
Phase
Change
Materials
(PCMs)
have
demonstrated
tremendous
potential
as
a
platform
for
achieving
diverse
functionalities
in
active
and
reconfigurable
micro-nanophotonic
devices
across
the
electromagnetic
spectrum,
ranging
from
terahertz
to
visible
frequencies.
This
comprehensive
roadmap
reviews
material
device
aspects
of
PCMs,
their
applications
spectrum.
It
discusses
various
configurations
optimization
techniques,
including
deep
learning-based
metasurface
design.
The
integration
PCMs
with
Photonic
Integrated
Circuits
advanced
electric-driven
are
explored.
hold
great
promise
multifunctional
development,
non-volatile
memory,
optical
data
storage,
photonics,
energy
harvesting,
biomedical
technology,
neuromorphic
computing,
thermal
management,
flexible
electronics.
Carbon Energy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
5(6)
Published: Jan. 31, 2023
Abstract
Extensive
use
of
thermal
energy
in
daily
life
is
ideal
for
reducing
carbon
emissions
to
achieve
neutrality;
however,
the
effective
collection
a
major
hurdle.
Thermoelectric
(TE)
conversion
technology
based
on
Seebeck
effect
and
storage
phase
change
materials
(PCMs)
represent
smart,
feasible,
research‐worthy
approaches
overcome
this
However,
integration
multiple
sources
freely
existing
environment
output
electrical
simultaneously
still
remains
huge
challenge.
Herein,
three‐dimensional
(3D)
nanostructured
metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
are
situ
nucleated
grown
onto
nanotubes
(CNTs)
via
coordination
bonding.
After
calcination,
prepared
core–shell
structural
CNTs@MOFs
transformed
into
tightened
1D/3D
heterostructure
loading
Co
nanoparticles
efficient
solar–thermoelectric
harvesting.
Surprisingly,
corresponding
composite
PCMs
show
record‐breaking
solar–thermal
efficiency
98.1%
due
local
surface
plasmon
resonance
nanoparticles.
Moreover,
our
designed
all‐in‐one
also
capable
creating
an
potential
0.5
mV
without
TE
generator.
This
promising
approach
can
store
simultaneously,
providing
new
direction
design
advanced
multifunctional
utilization.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(22)
Published: May 25, 2023
Abstract
Phase
change
materials
have
garnered
extensive
interest
in
heat
harvesting
and
utilization
owing
to
their
high
energy
storage
density
isothermal
phase
transition.
Nevertheless,
inherent
leakage
problems
low
efficiencies
hinder
widespread
utilization.
Nature
has
served
as
a
great
source
of
inspiration
for
addressing
these
challenges.
Natural
strategies
are
proposed
achieve
advanced
thermal
management
systems,
breakthroughs
made
recent
years.
This
review
focuses
on
advances
the
structural
design
functions
from
natural
perspective.
By
highlighting
structure–function
relationship,
applications
including
human
motion,
medicine,
intelligent
devices
discussed
detail.
Finally,
views
remaining
challenges
future
prospects
also
provided,
that
is,
advancing
around
biomimicry
spiral.
