A Review on Phase-Change Materials (PCMs) in Solar-Powered Refrigeration Systems
Energies,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(6), P. 1547 - 1547
Published: March 20, 2025
Over
the
past
few
years,
combination
of
solar
power
with
refrigeration
technology
has
matured,
providing
a
promising
solution
for
sustainable
cooling.
However,
key
challenge
remains,
namely
inherent
intermittency
energy.
Due
to
its
uneven
temporal
distribution,
it
is
difficult
ensure
continuous
24
h
operation
when
relying
solely
on
To
address
this
issue,
thermal
energy
storage
emerged
as
viable
solution.
This
paper
presents
comprehensive
systematic
review
phase-change
material
(PCM)
applications
in
systems.
It
systematically
categorizes
conversion
methodologies
and
system
configurations
while
elucidating
fundamental
operational
principles
each
system.
A
detailed
examination
components
provided,
encompassing
photovoltaic
panels,
condensers,
evaporators,
collectors,
absorbers,
generators.
The
analysis
further
investigates
PCM
integration
strategies
these
components,
evaluating
effectiveness
criteria
selection.
critical
physical
parameters
PCMs
are
comparatively
analyzed,
including
phase
transition
temperature,
latent
heat
capacity,
specific
heat,
density,
conductivity.
Through
conducting
existing
studies,
comprehensively
evaluates
current
research
progress
within
techniques,
methodological
classification
frameworks,
performance
enhancement
approaches,
system-level
implementation
investigation
concludes
by
presenting
strategic
recommendations
future
priorities
based
evaluation
technological
challenges
knowledge
gaps
domain.
Language: Английский
Preparation, Characterization and Application of Sustainable Composite Phase Change Material: A Mineral Material Science Comprehensive Experiment
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(24), P. 11035 - 11035
Published: Dec. 16, 2024
Phase
change
materials
(PCMs)
play
a
significant
role
in
achieving
sustainable
objectives
for
green
buildings.
Organic
solid–liquid
PCMs
have
excellent
heat
energy
storage
density
and
suitable
working
temperatures,
making
them
focal
point
of
research
attention.
However,
these
face
challenges
such
as
potential
leakage,
low
thermal
conductivity,
limited
fire
resistance,
which
hinder
their
direct
application
the
construction
industry.
Therefore,
mineral-based
are
highly
regarded
due
to
safety
features,
environmental
friendliness,
non-toxicity,
cost-effectiveness
within
building
development.
In
this
work,
multistage
porous
kaolinite-based
geopolymer
encapsulation
material
using
primary
raw
like
kaolinite
mineral,
sodium
silicate
surfactants,
hydrogen
peroxide
was
successfully
synthesized.
The
PEG
is
used
organic
PCM
while
natural
graphite
mineral
serves
transfer
enhancement
agent
fabricate
novel
composite
PCM,
could
be
applied
at
environment
temperature
from
35–60
°C
approximately.
Furthermore,
study
on
properties
conducted
investigate
influencing
factors.
Comprehensive
experimental
reform
will
offer
proficiency
operations
foster
talents’
capacity
comprehensive
design,
holds
immense
significance
understanding
designing
materials.
This
work
great
development
education
Language: Английский