Bentonite phase change energy storage material

What are the advantages of phase change heat storage?

Compared to the sensible heat storage, phase change heat storage techniques has the advantages of high energy storage density, stable phase change temperature and stable phase change energy , . Phase change materials consist of inorganic PCMs and organic PCMs .

Is polyethylene glycol/diatomite composite a form-stable phase change material for thermal energy storage?

Karaman, S., Karaipekli, A., Sarı, A. & Biçer, A. Polyethylene glycol (PEG)/diatomite composite as a novel form-stable phase change material for thermal energy storage. Sol. Energy Mater. Sol. Cells 95, 1647–1653 (2011).

What happens if PCM is intercalated into bentonite?

Intercalating the organic molecules of PCM into the bentonite to form organic phase change materials, organic phase change material will not separate from the nano-layer of bentonite when the phase transition happens and presents excellent performance.

Is paraffin/bentonite composite PCM useful for thermal energy storage applications?

In this study, experiments on preparation and thermal properties of paraffin/bentonite composite PCM were conducted. The prepared composite PCM is useful for thermal energy storage applications. Diffraction patterns of bentonite and organo-bentonite were obtained by using X-ray diffraction method.

Is kaolin/stearic acid composite a form-stable phase change material?

M. Jafaripour, S.M. Sadrameli, H. Pahlavanzadeh, S.A.H.S. Mousavi, Fabrication and optimization of kaolin/stearic acid composite as a form-stable phase change material for application in the thermal energy storage systems. J. Energy Storage 33, 102155 (2021)

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

Thermal energy storage with phase change materials (PCMs) offers a high thermal storage density with a moderate temperature variation 1 and has acquired growing attention due to its important role in solar thermal application 2, 3, 4, 5, indoor thermal management and humidity control 6, 7 and demand-side management 8.