Enhanced phase change energy storage

Are phase change materials suitable for thermal energy storage?

Phase change materials (PCMs) having a large latent heat during solid-liquid phase transition are promising for thermal energy storage applications. However, the relatively low thermal conductivity of the majority of promising PCMs (<10 W/ (m ⋅ K)) limits the power density and overall storage efficiency.

Can phase change materials reduce energy concerns?

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 ther...

Can nanostructured materials improve thermal energy storage performance?

Nanostructured materials have emerged as a promising approach for achieving enhanced performance, particularly in the thermal energy storage (TES) field. Phase change materials (PCMs) have gained considerable prominence in TES due to their high thermal storage capacity and nearly constant phase transition temperature.

Can nanoparticleenhanced phase change materials improve thermal energy storage?

J. M. Khodadadi and S. F. Hosseinizadeh, Nanoparticleenhanced phase change materials (NEPCM) with great potential for improved thermal energy storage, International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 34 (5) (2007) 534–543.

What are phase change materials (PCMs)?

Phase change materials (PCMs) have gained considerable prominence in TES due to their high thermal storage capacity and nearly constant phase transition temperature. Their potential to expand the application of renewable energy sources, such as solar energy harvesting, has attracted significant interest from researchers.

Should solar thermal conversion be integrated with phase change materials?

Integrating solar thermal conversion with phase change materials (PCMs) offers a promising pathway for continuous thermal energy generation with a zero-carbon footprint. However, substantial infrared radiation losses at elevated temperatures often hinder the efficiency of such integrated systems.