Types, methods, techniques, and applications for microencapsulated phase change materials (MPCM): A review
By J. Giro-Paloma, Mónica Martínez, L. F. Cabeza, A. I. Fernandez. 2016
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Phase change materials (PCM) can be employed in many fields because of their capacity to absorb and release energy when it is necessary. Nowadays, the number of studies about these materials is increasing because of their benefits in energy systems. This paper reviews the previous researches and developments on microencapsulated phase change materials (MPCM) in thermal energy storage (TES) systems, focusing on the different methods of encapsulations and also the different applications of these materials. This review aims to be a useful guide for the researchers in this area, because it explains the different types of phase change core materials, the different shells, the methods to microencapsulate these PCM, the most used techniques to characterize these microencapsulated phase change materials, and a revision of the main applications.
Subfields: Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
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- Phase Change Material (PCM) Microcapsules for Thermal Energy Storage (2020, background): “,e paraffin, one of the by-products of petroleum refinery, consists of carbon and hydrogen atoms joined with the general formula CnH2n+2, where n is the number of carbon (C) atoms (if 1≤ n≤ 4, the material is gas; if 5≤ n≤ 17, the material is liquid; and if n≥ 18, the material is solid) [33].”
- Critical review of latent heat storage systems for free cooling in buildings (2018, unknown): “However, the cost of micro-encapsulated PCMs is higher than macro-encapsulated ones, and some micro-encapsulations may influence the mechanical strength of the construction materials [222-225].”