A review study on preparation and application of microencapsulated phase change materials. (2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Li, Min; Mu, Boyuan; Altabey, Wael A.
• Is Part Of: International journal of sustainable materials and structural systems. Volume 3:Number 2(2018)
• Page Start: 151
• Page End: 170
• Publication Date: 2018
• Subjects: phase change materials -- PCMs -- microcapsules -- energy storage -- application; Materials -- Environmental aspects -- Periodicals; Sustainable engineering -- Periodicals; Sustainable buildings -- Periodicals; 620.1
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2043-8621

Abstract

Microencapsulated phase change materials have better thermal stability, and are widely used in the field of energy storage. In this paper, the core and wall material characteristics of microencapsulated phase change materials are reviewed. Several preparation methods, such as in-situ polymerisation, interfacial polymerisation, and suspension-like polymerisation, are analysed and the applications of microencapsulated phase change materials in fibre fabric, building, military camouflage and heat conduction are summarised.