Use of phase change materials in wood and wood-based composites for thermal energy storage: A Review

Using phase change materials (PCMs) is an efficient solution for reducing energy consumption in buildings. These materials have a large capacity for storing thermal energy, making them an appealing option for energy management purposes. Phase change materials have been successfully incorporated into...

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Published inBioresources Vol. 18; no. 4; pp. 8781 - 8805
Main Authors Rodríguez, Gustavo E., Ávila, Cecilia Bustos, Cloutier, Alain
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Raleigh North Carolina State University 01.11.2023
Subjects
Buildings
Composite materials
Construction materials
Contact angle
Energy consumption
Energy management
Energy storage
Fatty acids
Heat conductivity
Literature reviews
Panels
Phase change materials
Polyethylene glycol
Residential areas
Residential buildings
Thermal cycling
Thermal energy
thermal energy storage
Thermal properties
Thermodynamic properties
Wood
Wood composites
Wooden structures
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Summary:Using phase change materials (PCMs) is an efficient solution for reducing energy consumption in buildings. These materials have a large capacity for storing thermal energy, making them an appealing option for energy management purposes. Phase change materials have been successfully incorporated into various construction materials such as concrete, brick, or plaster. The primary objective of this review is to examine previous studies conducted on the application of PCMs in wood. The initial section presents an overview of the direct impregnation techniques utilized for wooden materials. This is followed by a discussion on the implementation of macroencapsulated PCMs in wooden structures that are typically present in residential buildings. In addition, the use of shape-stabilized PCM/wood composites, preventing potential leaks during the phase change transition, is explored. Finally, patents related to the use of PCMs in wood are described. Future challenges include the incorporation of PCMs into wood composites to improve their thermal properties. This literature review shows that there is a gap in knowledge regarding the utilization of phase change materials in wood-based panels such as oriented strandboards, fiberboards, and particleboards. This provides an opportunity for future research to improve the performance of the products manufactured by the wood-based panels industry.
ISSN:1930-2126
1930-2126
DOI:10.15376/biores.18.4.Rodriguez