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A review on macro-encapsulated phase change material for building envelope applications
Zhengxuan Liu,Zhun (Jerry) Yu,Tingting Yang,Qin Di,S. Samuel Li,Guoqiang Zhang,Fariborz Haghighat,Mahmood Mastani Joybari +7 more
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A comprehensive overview of macro-encapsulated PCM and its integration into building envelopes is provided and a number of important issues have seldom been addressed such as material selection and PCM melting processes at a component level, and optimal locations at a system level.About:
This article is published in Building and Environment.The article was published on 2018-10-15. It has received 180 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Building design & Building envelope.read more
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Incorporation of phase change materials into building envelope for thermal comfort and energy saving: A comprehensive analysis
TL;DR: A comprehensive assessment on the basis of recent studies has been conducted to point out the potential of PCM with the most appropriate techniques under different locations, considering the cooling/heating load reduction, energy-saving and thermal comfort gained.
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Synthesis of organic phase change materials (PCM) for energy storage applications: A review
Suhanyaa S. Magendran,Fahad Saleem Ahmed Khan,Nabisab Mujawar Mubarak,Mahesh Vaka,Rashmi Walvekar,Mohammad Khalid,Ezzat Chan Abdullah,Sabzoi Nizamuddin,Rama Rao Karri +8 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors highlight the thermal energy storage and thermal properties associated with it, and emphasise the selection of materials based on different properties and different encapsulation processes from macro to nanoscale level.
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A review of microencapsulated and composite phase change materials: Alteration of strength and thermal properties of cement-based materials
TL;DR: In this article, the pros and cons of using microencapsulated and composite phase change material (PCM) in CBM by highlighting the mechanisms involved in the mechanical strength loss and thermal properties enhancement.
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Technological options and strategies towards zero energy buildings contributing to climate change mitigation: A systematic review
Luisa F. Cabeza,Marta Chàfer +1 more
TL;DR: In this paper, a systematic review of the technological options and strategies to achieve zero energy buildings was carried out to establish today state-of-the-art knowledge base and to present key design and performance factors that define those technologies with the final aim of contributing to climate change mitigation options of buildings.
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Review on form-stable inorganic hydrated salt phase change materials: Preparation, characterization and effect on the thermophysical properties
Kunyang Yu,Yushi Liu,Yingzi Yang +2 more
TL;DR: In this paper, a review of the works about stabilizing techniques for hydrated salt phase change materials (PCMs) is presented, and the analysis around the influence of stabilizing method on the thermophysical properties of form-stable salt PCMs is presented.
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A review of materials, heat transfer and phase change problem formulation for latent heat thermal energy storage systems (LHTESS)
TL;DR: In this paper, the phase change problem has been formulated using pure conduction approach but the problem has moved to a different level of complexity with added convection in the melt being accounted for, which makes it difficult for comparison to be made to assess the suitability of PCMs to particular applications.
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Review on thermal energy storage with phase change materials (PCMs) in building applications
TL;DR: In this article, the authors summarized previous works on latent thermal energy storage in building applications, covering PCMs, the impregnation methods, current building applications and their thermal performance analyses, as well as numerical simulation of buildings with PCMs.
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Materials used as PCM in thermal energy storage in buildings: A review
Luisa F. Cabeza,Albert Castell,Camila Barreneche,Camila Barreneche,A. de Gracia,Ana Inés Fernández +5 more
TL;DR: A review of the latest publications on the use of phase change materials (PCM) in buildings is presented in this article, where the authors present a classification of materials, materials available and problems and possible solutions on the application of such materials in buildings.
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A review on energy conservation in building applications with thermal storage by latent heat using phase change materials
Amar M. Khudhair,Mohammed Farid +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, phase change materials (PCMs) are used to capture solar energy directly and increase human comfort by decreasing the frequency of internal air temperature swings and maintaining the temperature closer to the desired temperature for a longer period of time.
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Solar energy storage using phase change materials
Murat Kenisarin,Khamid Mahkamov +1 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the state of the art of phase change materials (PCMs) for storing solar energy is discussed. But, prior to the large-scale practical application of this technology, it is necessary to resolve numerous problems at the research and development stage.