A review on phase change materials for thermal energy storage in buildings: Heating and hybrid applications

K Faraj, M Khaled, J Faraj, F Hachem… - Journal of Energy …, 2021 - Elsevier
Researchers world-wide are investigating thermal energy storage, especially phase change
materials, for their substantial benefits in improving energy efficiency, sustaining thermal …

[HTML][HTML] Phase change materials incorporated into geopolymer concrete for enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability of buildings: A review

I Asadi, MH Baghban, M Hashemi, N Izadyar… - Case Studies in …, 2022 - Elsevier
To reduce CO 2 emissions by 55% by 2030, applying sustainable and energy-efficient
materials like geopolymer concrete containing Phase change materials (PCMs) for …

Performance evaluation on engineering properties and sustainability analysis of high strength geopolymer concrete

B Kanagaraj, N Anand, UJ Alengaram… - Journal of Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
This research presents an investigation that aims to optimize the mix proportion of the High
Strength Alkali Activated Concrete (HSAAC) developed using the Taguchi Method (TM) …

[HTML][HTML] Phase change materials incorporation into 3D printed geopolymer cement: A sustainable approach to enhance the comfort and energy efficiency of buildings

S Rahemipoor, M Hasany, M Mehrali, K Almdal… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2023 - Elsevier
The advent of 3D printing has revolutionized conventional construction, offering cost-
effective and fast construction of complex structures. Nevertheless, there remain challenges …

[HTML][HTML] A perspective on Phase Change Material encapsulation: Guidance for encapsulation design methodology from low to high-temperature thermal energy …

A Palacios, ME Navarro-Rivero, B Zou, Z Jiang… - Journal of Energy …, 2023 - Elsevier
Encapsulation is one of the strategies that researchers have explored to improve the thermal
performance of Thermal Energy Storage systems. Encapsulation can tackle some of the …

Mineral-based form-stable phase change materials for thermal energy storage: A state-of-the art review

D Gao, Y Sun, AML Fong, X Gu - Energy Storage Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
With large latent heat and nearly constant phase change temperature, phase change
material (PCM) is an ideal energy storage material, but it suffers from severe leakage …

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 …

[HTML][HTML] Physical characteristics and mechanical properties of a sustainable lightweight geopolymer based self-compacting concrete with expanded clay aggregates

B Kanagaraj, N Anand, B Praveen, S Kandasami… - Developments in the …, 2023 - Elsevier
Geopolymer Concrete (GPC) is a unique and sustainable building material that has the
potential to be transformed into a self-compacted lightweight composite for industrial …

Investigate the influence of expanded clay aggregate and silica fume on the properties of lightweight concrete

MR Ahmad, B Chen, SFA Shah - Construction and Building Materials, 2019 - Elsevier
This study concentrated on the formulation of self-flowing and an energy efficient lightweight
aggregate foamed concrete (LAFC) to be employed as thermal insulation, thermal mass and …

Improving building thermal comfort through passive design–An experimental analysis of phase change material 3D printed concrete

H Christen, G van Zijl, W de Villiers - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2023 - Elsevier
As the effects of climate change are felt around the world, it is important to consider more
sustainable practices in every industry to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and preserve …