Crystallization and prevention of supercooling of microencapsulated n-alkanes

• Published in: Journal of colloid and interface science Vol. 281; no. 2; pp. 299 - 306
• Main Authors: Zhang, Xing-xiang, Fan, Yao-feng, Tao, Xiao-ming, Yick, Kit-lun
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: San Diego, CA Elsevier Inc 15.01.2005; Elsevier
• Subjects: Chemistry; Crystallization; Exact sciences and technology; General and physical chemistry; Microcapsules; n-Alkanes; Nucleating agents; Supercooling; Microcapsules; Supercooling; n-Alkanes; Nucleating agents; Crystallization; Hydrocarbon; Alkane; Microcapsule; Polymer

Microencapsulated n-alkanes ( n-octadecane, n-nonadecane, and n-eicosane) were synthesized by in situ polymerization using urea–melamine–formaldehyde polymer as shells. Microcapsules 5.0 and 10.0 wt% of 1-tetradecanol, paraffin, and 1-octadecanol were used as nucleating agents. The fabrication was c...