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.
Abstract
Phase
change
materials
(PCMs)
can
alleviate
concerns
over
energy
to
some
extent
by
reversibly
storing
a
tremendous
amount
of
renewable
and
sustainable
thermal
energy.
However,
the
low
conductivity,
electrical
weak
photoabsorption
pure
PCMs
hinder
their
wider
applicability
development.
To
overcome
these
deficiencies
improve
utilization
efficiency
energy,
versatile
carbon
have
been
increasingly
considered
as
supporting
construct
shape‐stabilized
composite
PCMs.
Despite
carbon‐based
reviews
regarding
conductivity
enhancement,
comprehensive
review
does
not
exist.
Herein,
systematic
overview
recent
for
storage,
transfer,
conversion
(solar‐to‐thermal,
electro‐to‐thermal
magnetic‐to‐thermal),
advanced
multifunctional
applications,
including
novel
metal
organic
framework
(MOF)‐derived
are
provided.
The
current
challenges
future
opportunities
also
highlighted.
authors
hope
this
provide
in‐depth
insights
serve
useful
guide
targeted
design
high‐performance
Chemical Reviews,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
123(11), С. 6953 - 7024
Опубликована: Март 22, 2023
Functional
phase
change
materials
(PCMs)
capable
of
reversibly
storing
and
releasing
tremendous
thermal
energy
during
the
isothermal
process
have
recently
received
attention
in
interdisciplinary
applications.
The
smart
integration
PCMs
with
functional
supporting
enables
multiple
cutting-edge
applications,
including
optical,
electrical,
magnetic,
acoustic,
medical,
mechanical,
catalytic
disciplines
etc.
Herein,
we
systematically
discuss
storage
mechanism,
transfer
conversion
summarize
state-of-the-art
advances
applications
PCMs.
In
particular,
are
still
their
infancy.
Simultaneously,
in-depth
insights
into
correlations
between
microscopic
structures
thermophysical
properties
composite
revealed.
Finally,
current
challenges
future
prospects
also
highlighted
according
to
up-to-date
This
review
aims
arouse
broad
research
interest
community
provide
constructive
references
for
exploring
next
generation
advanced
multifunctional
thereby
facilitating
major
breakthroughs
both
fundamental
researches
commercial
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
34(41)
Опубликована: Май 26, 2022
Abstract
Phase‐change
materials
(PCMs)
offer
tremendous
potential
to
store
thermal
energy
during
reversible
phase
transitions
for
state‐of‐the‐art
applications.
The
practicality
of
these
is
adversely
restricted
by
volume
expansion,
segregation,
and
leakage
problems
associated
with
conventional
solid‐liquid
PCMs.
Solid–solid
PCMs,
as
promising
alternatives
solid–liquid
are
gaining
much
attention
toward
practical
thermal‐energy
storage
(TES)
owing
their
inimitable
advantages
such
solid‐state
processing,
negligible
change
transition,
no
contamination,
long
cyclic
life.
Herein,
the
aim
provide
a
holistic
analysis
solid–solid
PCMs
suitable
harvesting,
storage,
utilization.
developing
strategies
presented
then
structure–property
relationship
discussed,
followed
Finally,
an
outlook
discussion
momentous
challenges
future
directions
presented.
Hopefully,
this
review
will
guideline
scientific
community
develop
high‐performance
advanced
TES
ACS Nano,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
16(10), С. 15586 - 15626
Опубликована: Окт. 13, 2022
Benefiting
from
the
inherent
properties
of
ultralight
weight,
ultrahigh
porosity,
specific
surface
area,
adjustable
thermal/electrical
conductivities,
and
mechanical
flexibility,
aerogels
are
considered
ideal
supporting
alternatives
to
efficiently
encapsulate
phase
change
materials
(PCMs)
rationalize
transformation
behaviors.
The
marriage
versatile
PCMs
is
a
milestone
in
pioneering
advanced
multifunctional
composite
PCMs.
Emerging
aerogel-based
with
high
energy
storage
density
accepted
as
cutting-edge
thermal
(TES)
concept,
enabling
functionality
Considering
lack
timely
comprehensive
review
on
PCMs,
herein,
we
systematically
retrospect
state-of-the-art
advances
for
high-performance
particular
emphasis
multiple
functions,
such
acoustic-thermal
solar-thermal-electricity
conversion
strategies,
flame
retardancy,
shape
memory,
intelligent
grippers,
infrared
stealth.
Emphasis
also
given
roles
different
relationships
between
their
architectures
thermophysical
properties.
This
showcases
discovery
an
interdisciplinary
research
field
combining
3D
printing
technology,
which
will
contribute
aims
arouse
wider
interests
among
fields
provide
insightful
guidance
rational
design
thus
facilitating
significant
breakthroughs
both
fundamental
commercial
applications.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
32(28)
Опубликована: Май 12, 2022
Abstract
As
one
of
the
main
forms
and
intermediate
carriers
energy,
it
is
impressive
to
expand
application
scope
heat
thereby
boosting
innovations
in
harvesting,
conversion,
storage,
regulation,
utilization
associated
with
relevant
techniques.
Phase
change
materials
(PCMs),
as
a
state‐of‐the‐art
latent
storage
technique,
have
garnered
increasing
interest
heat‐related
applications
over
past
decades,
abundant
high‐performance
PCMs
excellent
shape
stability
salient
thermal
conductivity
been
developed.
This
review
focuses
on
issues
concerning
organic
from
perspectives
flexible,
multifunctional,
smart
phase
composites,
along
emerging
processing
technologies,
which
are
expected
offer
possible
guidance
for
exploration
next‐generation
advanced
functional
composites.
