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A novel polyaniline (PANI)/ paraffin wax nano composite phase change material: Superior transition heat storage capacity, thermal conductivity and thermal reliability

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In this paper, the effect of the addition of conducting polyaniline (PANI) and cupric (II) oxide (CuO) nanoparticles within the matrix of paraffin wax was explored.
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This article is published in Solar Energy.The article was published on 2020-07-01. It has received 68 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Paraffin wax & Energy source.

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Characterization of Hybrid-nano/Paraffin Organic Phase Change Material for Thermal Energy Storage Applications in Solar Thermal Systems

TL;DR: In this article, the influence of hybrid nanoparticles containing SiO2 and CeO2 nanoparticles on thermo-physical characteristics of the paraffin-based phase change material (PCM) was investigated.
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Phase change materials and nano-enhanced phase change materials for thermal energy storage in photovoltaic thermal systems: a futuristic approach and its technical challenges

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors reviewed and explained the various aspects of phase change materials (PCMs) and nano-enhanced PCM (NEPCM) integrated photovoltaic thermal (PVT) systems.
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A comprehensive review on phase change materials for heat storage applications: Development, characterization, thermal and chemical stability

TL;DR: In this article , phase change materials (PCMs) utilized for thermal energy storage applications are verified to be a promising technology due to their larger benefits over other heat storage techniques and the effective utilization of PCM depends on its life span.
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Phase change material based on polypyrrole/Fe3O4- functionalized hollow kapok fiber aerogel matrix for solar /magnetic- thermal energy conversion and storage

TL;DR: In this paper, a high-performance thermal transfer enhanced composited phase change materials (PCMs) are facilely prepared via integration of polypyrrole/Fe3O4 functionalized hollow kapok fiber (KF) supports with paraffin wax (PW).
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Recent progress in solar-driven interfacial water evaporation: Advanced designs and applications

TL;DR: In this article, the authors provide a comprehensive summary of the recent development in interfacial photothermal evaporation and to inspire research efforts/translations from laboratory to practical large-scale solar-driven clean water production.
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Thermal conductivity enhancement on phase change materials for thermal energy storage: A review

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors provide an insight into the thermal conduction mechanism of phonons in PCM and the morphology, preparation method as well as thermal conductivity of composite PCMs.
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A review of the applications of phase change materials in cooling, heating and power generation in different temperature ranges

TL;DR: In this paper, a state-of-the-art review on phase change materials (PCMs) and their applications for heating, cooling and electricity generation according to their working temperature ranges from (−20°C to +200°C).
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Preparation and thermal energy storage properties of paraffin/expanded graphite composite phase change material

TL;DR: In this paper, the paraffin/expanded graphite (EG) composite phase change material (PCM) was prepared by absorbing liquid Paraffin into the expanded graphite, in which paraffIN was chosen as the PCM.
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