PCM, nano/microencapsulation and slurries: A review of fundamentals, categories, fabrication, numerical models and applications

• Published in: Sustainable energy technologies and assessments Vol. 52; p. 102084
• Main Authors: Ghasemi, Kasra, Tasnim, Syeda, Mahmud, Shohel
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.08.2022
• Subjects: EPCM applications; Fabrication methods; Latent heat numerical models; Nano/microencapsulated phase change material; PCM slurries; EPCM applications; Nano/microencapsulated phase change material; Fabrication methods; PCM slurries; Latent heat numerical models
• ISSN: 2213-1388
• DOI: 10.1016/j.seta.2022.102084

•Fundamentals and different characteristic features of PCMs and PCM slurries are explained and compared for various industrial applications.•Compatibility of different core and shell materials along with their plus points and drawbacks are provided.•Available Nano/micro PCM encapsulation fabrication...