Microencapsulated phase change materials for enhanced thermal energy storage performance in construction materials: A critical review

A Ismail, J Wang, BA Salami, LO Oyedele… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
The potential of phase change materials (PCM) as a thermal energy storage medium in
buildings has been widely discussed. However, the possible leakage of melted PCM into …

[HTML][HTML] Application of machine learning modeling in prediction of solar still performance: A comprehensive survey

AS Abdullah, A Joseph, AW Kandeal, WH Alawee… - Results in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Being a cheap, simple, and low-energy consumer, solar stills have been introduced by water
and energy scientists as an alternative desalination method to fossil fuel-based ones. A wide …

Depth optimization of solidification properties of a latent heat energy storage unit under constant rotation mechanism

X Huang, F Li, L Lu, Z Li, X Yang, J Yan - Energy and Buildings, 2023 - Elsevier
Latent heat storage technology plays an important role in the effective utilization of clean
energy such as solar energy in building heating, but the low thermal conductivity of heat …

Experimental study on optimized using activated agricultural wastes at hemispherical solar still for different types of water

IM Elsawy, A Hamoda, SW Sharshir, A Khalil - Process Safety and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The subsequent work aims to improve freshwater production and reduce the cost of
generated water with little energy expenditure. Thermo-economic performance, hourly and …

Muscle‐Inspired Formable Wood‐Based Phase Change Materials

Y Liu, Z Lv, J Zhou, Z Cui, W Li, J Yu, L Chen… - Advanced …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Phase change materials (PCMs) are crucial for sustainable thermal management in energy‐
efficient construction and cold chain logistics, as they can store and release renewable …

A review of recent improvements, developments, effects, and challenges on using phase-change materials in concrete for thermal energy storage and release

FL Rashid, MA Al-Obaidi, A Dulaimi… - Journal of Composites …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Most concrete employs organic phase change materials (PCMs), although there are different
types available for more specialised use. Organic PCMs are the material of choice for …

Performance investigation of a tubular distiller using parabolic concentrator with various modifications

SW Sharshir, Z Yuan, M Elsharkawy… - Process Safety and …, 2023 - Elsevier
In this experimental study, two units are held and studied: the traditional tubular solar still
(TTSS) and the developed tubular solar still (DTSS). The influence of a developed solar …

Enhancing building wall thermal performance with phase change material and insulation: A comparative and synergistic assessment

E Tunçbilek, M Arıcı, M Krajčík, D Li, S Nižetić… - Renewable energy, 2023 - Elsevier
The energy-saving effect of phase change materials (PCMs) and conventional thermal
insulations has traditionally been considered separately, although a purposeful combination …

Advancements in phase change materials for energy-efficient building construction: A comprehensive review

VJ Reddy, MF Ghazali, S Kumarasamy - Journal of Energy Storage, 2024 - Elsevier
The building sector, representing a significant share of energy consumption, accounts for
60% of energy consumption, particularly in Heating, Ventilation, and air conditioning …

A novel form-stable phase change material based on elastomeric copolymer and carbon nanotubes with photo-thermal conversion performance

Y Sun, N Zhang, Q Sun, X Cao, X Shao… - Journal of Energy Storage, 2023 - Elsevier
In this paper, the composite form-stable phase change materials (FSPCMs) with a photo-
thermal conversion function for solar thermal energy storage were prepared using paraffin …