Sino-european inorganic phase change energy storage materials

What is thermal energy storage through phase change materials (PCMs)?

The concept of thermal energy storage through phase change materials (PCMs) has been explored by many researchers from academics and industry and exhibits promising progress in terms of development and application. PCMs can be microencapsulated to improve heat conductivity, lower leakage, and prevent possible environmental interactions.

Are inorganic PCMs a good choice for a latent heat storage system?

One of the challenges for latent heat storage systems is the proper selection of the phase change materials (PCMs) for the targeted applications. As compared to organic PCMs, inorganic PCMs have some drawbacks, such as corrosion potential and phase separation; however, there are available techniques to overcome or minimize these drawbacks.

Are inorganic phase change materials suitable for building integration?

Summary and conclusions In this review work, inorganic phase change materials (iPCMs) have been discussed with their properties and key performance indicators for building integration. The selection of these iPCMs mainly depends on thermophysical properties, mechanical properties soundness during phase transition and compatibility.

What are phase change materials (PCMs)?

Abstract With the increasing demand for thermal management, phase change materials (PCMs) have garnered widespread attention due to their unique advantages in energy storage and temperature regulat...

Are phase change materials suitable for thermal management?

With the increasing demand for thermal management, phase change materials (PCMs) have garnered widespread attention due to their unique advantages in energy storage and temperature regulation. However, traditional PCMs present challenges in modification, with commonly used physical methods facing stability and compatibility issues.

Are inorganic phase change materials better than organic?

In general, inorganic phase change materials have double the heat storage capacity per unit volume as compared with organic materials, which can be seen from the comparison in Table 1. They have a higher thermal conductivity, a higher operating temperatures, and lower cost relative to organic phase change materials .