The distinctive thermal energy storage attributes inherent in phase change materials (PCMs) facilitate the reversible accumulation and discharge of significant thermal energy quantities during the isothermal phase transition, presenting a promising avenue for mitigating energy scarcity and its correlated environmental challenges .
Solar energy is a clean and inexhaustible source of energy, among other advantages. Conversion and storage of the daily solar energy received by the earth can effectively address the energy crisis, environmental pollution and other challenges , , , .The conversion and use of energy are subject to spatial and temporal mismatches , , such as
Progress in Research and Development of Phase Change Materials for Thermal Energy Storage in Concentrated Solar Power October 2022 Applied Thermal Engineering 219(1):119546
Research on mineral-based CPCMs demonstrates that these materials have excellent thermal energy-storage and release properties and have strong potential for improving thermal management efficiency and energy savings , , .Current research focuses on optimizing material formulations, improving interfacial compatibility between PCMs and mineral
Phase Change Materials (PCMs) are increasingly recognized in the construction industry for their ability to enhance thermal energy storage and improve building energy efficiency. Research highlights the importance of selecting the appropriate PCM and effective incorporation strategies, which necessitate both software simulations and
Paraffin wax stores energy in the form of latent heat at a nearly constant temperature during melting and releases this energy during solidification. This effect is used in industrial energy storage. At the same time, the possible deformation of even small volumes of material as a result of phase change is insufficiently studied.
The global energy transition requires new technologies for efficiently managing and storing renewable energy. In the early 20th century, Stanford Olshansky discovered the phase change storage properties of paraffin, advancing phase change materials (PCMs) technology [].Photothermal phase change energy storage materials (PTCPCESMs), as a
Dear Colleagues, Phase-change materials (PCMs) can store and release heat via the phase transition process. Compared with conventional energy storage technology, phase-change energy storage materials possess significant advantages, such as a high thermal storage density, a low cost and excellent chemical stability, which can effectively enhance energy utilization and
PCMs are functional materials that store and release latent heat through reversible melting and cooling processes. In the past few years, PCMs have been widely used in electronic thermal management, solar thermal storage, industrial waste heat recovery, and off-peak power storage systems [16, 17].According to the phase transition forms, PCMs can be
Conventional phase change materials struggle with long-duration thermal energy storage and controllable latent heat release. In a recent issue of Angewandte Chemie, Chen et al. proposed a new concept of spatiotemporal phase change materials with high supercooling to realize long-duration storage and intelligent release of latent heat, inspiring the design of
As the energy demand continues to rise steadily and the need for cleaner, sustainable technologies become direr, it has become incumbent on energy production and storage technologies to keep pace with the pressure of transition from the carbon era to the green era , .Lately, phase change materials (PCMs), capable of storing large quantities of
Phase change fibers (PCFs) can effectively store and release heat, improve energy efficiency, and provide a basis for a wide range of energy applications. Improving energy storage density and preserving flexibility are the primary issues in the efficient manufacture and application development of PCFs. Herein, we have successfully fabricated a suite of flexible
In this context, phase change materials (PCMs) have emerged as key solutions for thermal energy storage and reuse, offering versatility in addressing contemporary energy
arrow_forward_ios Forthcoming issue arrow_forward_ios Current issue; Vol. 18 (2025) Vol. 17 (2024) as well as the reliability of system control strategies are key aspects related to the use of thermal energy storage through phase change materials. This Special Issue aims to encourage researchers to submit innovative proposals and solutions
Phase-change materials (PCMs) are essential modern materials for storing thermal energy in the form of sensible and latent heat, which play important roles in the efficient use of waste heat and solar energy. In the
Phase change materials (PCMs) with high energy storage capacity and small temperature change during phase change process have been widely applied in electronic thermal management, waste heat recovery systems, off-peak power storage systems, and building materials , , , .According to their compositions, PCMs can be categorized into
Khan gave a detailed summary of the requirements for PCM to be implemented into refrigeration technologies and these are split into, physical requirements, such as thermal cycling stability, large phase change enthalpy and suitable phase transition temperature, technical requirements such as; a low vapour pressure to reduce the
As a well-known latent heat storage material, PCMs realize the storage and release of thermal energy during phase change process . Because of their temperature within a certain range, PCMs are widely used in building energy conservation, electronic components, and lithium-ion batteries [ 16, 17 ].
Progress in research and development of phase change materials for thermal energy storage in concentrated solar power the main functional parts and remarking the current research progress in each part as well as the future challenging issues. It intends to understand and explain the foundations of the innovative concepts, future research
Among the previous storage techniques, the storage of latent heat that occurs in phase change materials (PCMs) is considered a promising option, because these materials
Phase change materials. The temperature stability of the guardroom improves significantly when PCM is used as an energy storage device. Albaldawi et al. (2014) SC power plant with PCM. Experimental: Phase change material. In both situations, the melting point temperature occurs at a different time.
Recent research on phase change materials promising to reduce energy losses in industrial and domestic heating/air-conditioning systems is reviewed. In particular, the
Thermal storage is very relevant for technologies that make thermal use of solar energy, as well as energy savings in buildings. Phase change materials (PCMs) are positioned as an attractive alternative to storing
Global energy demand is rising steadily, increasing by about 1.6 % annually due to developing economies is expected to reach 820 trillion kJ by 2040 .Fossil fuels, including natural gas, oil, and coal, satisfy roughly 80 % of global energy needs .However, this reliance depletes resources and exacerbates severe climate and environmental problems,
Special Issues. Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions: Phase Change Materials for Thermal Energy Storage: Advances and Applications (Deadline: 26 May 2025) Advances in Research on Phase Change Materials for Thermal Energy Storage Applications (Deadline: 15 June 2025)
Reutilization of thermal energy according to building demands constitutes an important step in a low carbon/green campaign. Phase change materials (PCMs) can address these problems related to the energy and environment through thermal energy storage (TES), where they can considerably enhance energy efficiency and sustainability.
Phase change materials (PCMs) possess exceptional thermal storage properties, which ultimately reduce energy consumption by converting energy through their inherent phase change process. Biomass materials offer
Phase change materials (PCMs) for thermal energy storage have become one of good option for future clean energy. The phase change heat storage materials can store or
Currently, there is great interest in producing thermal energy (heat) from renewable sources and storing this energy in a suitable system. The use of a latent heat storage (LHS) system using a phase change material (PCM) is a very efficient storage means (medium) and offers the advantages of high volumetric energy storage capacity and the quasi-isothermal
As the world continues to seek more sustainable energy management solutions, phase change materials (PCMs) are becoming an increasingly important shift in thermal
Phase change materials (PCMs) for thermal energy storage have been intensively studied because it contributes to energy conservation and emission reduction for sustainable energy use. Recently, the issues on shape stability,
Phase change material (PCM)-based thermal energy storage significantly affects emerging applications, with recent advancements in enhancing heat capacity and cooling
The phase change material is a hot research topic in solar thermal storage systems. However, the thermal conductivity of pure phase change materials is usually low, which hinders its application in facilities. In this study, copper foam is used to increase the thermal characteristics of the paraffin.
A eutectic phase change material composed of boric and succinic acids demonstrates a transition at around 150 °C, with a record high reversible thermal energy uptake and thermal stability over
Phase change cold storage materials are functional materials that rely on the latent heat of phase change to absorb and store cold energy. They have significant advantages in slight temperature differences, cold storage, and heat exchange. Based on the research status of phase change cold storage materials and their application in air conditioning systems in recent
Materials to be used for phase change thermal energy storage must have a large latent heat and high thermal conductivity. They should have a melting temperature lying in the practical range of operation, melt congruently with minimum subcooling and be chemically stable, low in cost, non-toxic and non-corrosive.
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.
Abstract. Phase change materials (PCMs) have shown their big potential in many thermal applications with a tendency for further expansion. One of the application areas for which PCMs provided significant thermal performance improvements is the building sector which is considered a major consumer of energy and responsible for a good share of emissions. In
As the world continues to seek more sustainable energy management solutions, phase change materials (PCMs) are becoming an increasingly important shift in thermal energy storage (TES). From buildin...
In this context, phase change materials (PCMs) have emerged as key solutions for thermal energy storage and reuse, offering versatility in addressing contemporary energy challenges.
Phase change materials have garnered extensive interest in heat harvesting and utilization owing to their high energy storage density and isothermal phase transition. Nevertheless, inherent leakage problems and low heat storage efficiencies hinder their widespread utilization.
Currently, phase change materials (PCMs) are drawing great attention as promising TES platforms as the virtue of large energy storage density and isothermal phase transition process.
Development of sodium acetate trihydrate-ethylene glycol composite phase change materials with enhanced thermophysical properties for thermal comfort and therapeutic applications Design and preparation of the phase change materials paraffin/porous Al2O3 @graphite foams with enhanced heat storage capacity and thermal conductivity ACS Sustain. Chem.
Comparison of various energy storage technologies. Every energy storage technology has a certain environmental impact; in the case of LHTES materials recycling is difficult. The environmental cost associated with the production of the chemicals always exists, such as materials used for the encapsulation of the PCMs are toxic in nature.
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