Development of phase change materials based microencapsulated technology for buildings: A review

• Published in: Renewable & sustainable energy reviews Vol. 15; no. 2; pp. 1373 - 1391
• Main Authors: Tyagi, V.V., Kaushik, S.C., Tyagi, S.K., Akiyama, T.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Kidlington Elsevier Ltd 01.02.2011; Elsevier
• Series: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Building applications; Buildings; concrete; construction materials; Devices; Energy; energy efficiency; Energy. Thermal use of fuels; Exact sciences and technology; heat; Microencapsulation; Microencapsulation technology; Phase change material; Phase change material Microencapsulation technology Thermal energy storage systems Building applications; Phase change materials; phase transition; Retrieval; Sustainability; Thermal energy; Thermal energy storage systems; Transport and storage of energy; Walls; Phase change material; Thermal energy storage systems; Microencapsulation technology; Building applications; Wall; Buildings; Thermal energy storage; Microencapsulation; Review; PCM material; Thermal energy; Energy storage

Thermal energy storage (TES) systems using phase change material (PCM) have been recognized as one of the most advanced energy technologies in enhancing the energy efficiency and sustainability of buildings. Now the research is focus on suitable method to incorporate PCMs with building. There are se...