Recent Advances in Nanoencapsulated and Nano-Enhanced Phase-Change Materials for Thermal Energy Storage: A Review

• Published in: Processes Vol. 11; no. 11; p. 3219
• Main Authors: Khlissa, Faïçal, Mhadhbi, Mohsen, Aich, Walid, Hussein, Ahmed Kadhim, Alhadri, Muapper, Selimefendigil, Fatih, Öztop, Hakan F., Kolsi, Lioua
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.11.2023
• Subjects: Architecture and energy conservation; Construction industry; Efficiency; Electric properties; Emulsion polymerization; Energy consumption; Energy industry; Energy storage; Force and energy; Green buildings; Heat conductivity; Heat storage; Heat transfer; Nanoparticles; Particle size; Phase change materials; Technology assessment; Thermal conductivity; Thermal energy

Phase-change materials (PCMs) are becoming more widely acknowledged as essential elements in thermal energy storage, greatly aiding the pursuit of lower building energy consumption and the achievement of net-zero energy goals. PCMs are frequently constrained by their subpar heat conductivity, despit...