Thermal properties of composite organic phase change materials (PCMs): A critical review on their engineering chemistry. (25th November 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Atinafu, Dimberu G.; Ok, Yong Sik; Kua, Harn Wei; Kim, Sumin
• Is Part Of: Applied thermal engineering. Volume 181(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-11-25
• Subjects: 2D two-dimensional -- 3D three-dimensional -- AgNPs silver NPs -- AN-GA anisotropic GA -- BN boron nitride -- CBNP carbon black nanopowder -- CMPs carbon microspheres -- CNTs aggregated CNTs -- CNTs carbon nanotubes -- CNTS CNTs sponge -- EG expanded graphite -- GA graphene aerogel -- GB graphite–bentonite mixture -- GF graphene foam -- GH GF/HGA -- GNPs graphene nanoplatelets -- GNS graphene nanosheet -- GO graphene oxide -- HDA hexadecyl acrylate -- HGA hybrid graphene aerogel -- HPC hierarchical porous carbon -- HPP hierarchical porous polymer -- HPS hierarchically porous silica -- HVAC heating, ventilation and air conditioning -- MF melamine–formaldehyde -- MicroPCMs microencapsulated PCMs -- MOF metal organic framework -- MOF-C porous carbon derived from metal–organic framework -- NPC nitrogen-doped carbon -- NPs nanoparticles -- OA-rGO oleylamine-functionalized rGO -- PCMs phase change materials -- PDPA poly(diphenylacetylene) -- PEG polyethylene glycol -- poly(MMA-MAA) poly(methyl methacrylate-co-methacrylic acid) -- rGO reduced graphene oxide -- SA stearic acid -- SDS sodium dodecyl sulfate -- SWCNTs single-walled carbon nanotubes; Engineering thermal parameters -- Composite PCMs -- Thermal energy storage; Heat engineering -- Periodicals; Heating -- Equipment and supplies -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 621.40205
• DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2020.115960
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1359-4311

Abstract

Graphical abstract: Highlights: Challenges and mechanisms for engineering the thermal parameters of PCMs were summarized. Design techniques of novel composite PCMs were systematically analyzed. Recent advanced applications of composite PCMs were highlighted. Developing multifunctional composite PCMs is demanding for practical applications. Abstract: The design of composite phase change materials (PCMs) for thermal energy storage has attracted increasing attention owing to their high latent heat storage capability, enhanced thermal transfer performance, and low volume variation in addition to being seepage free. This review aims to provide techniques for engineering the thermal parameters of composite PCMs (e.g., latent heat, thermal conductivity, durability, and thermal stability) for several advanced large-scale applications and for producing desired thermophysical, chemical, and mechanical properties. In addition, approaches and materials employed for composite synthesis are described. Challenges and factors influencing the thermal energy storage performance of composite PCMs are also analyzed. Furthermore, the recent advanced applications of composite PCMs (including medical, building, electronics, solar, and energy storage and conversion) as well as the potential for producing energy storage and conversion materials are indicated. This report is likely to provide a foundation for designing multifunctional organic composite PCMs.