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 …

Enhancing thermal energy storage efficiency at low temperatures with innovative macro-encapsulation of nano phase change material in cementitious composites

X Jin, MZ Haider, JW Hu - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
In this study, phase change material (PCM) was encapsulated in a novel aluminium-based
macro-capsule and indirectly applied to cement-based mortar to address leakage issues …

[HTML][HTML] Microencapsulated phase change material in 3D-printable mortars

S Rahemipoor, M Bayat, M Hasany, M Mehrali… - Energy Conversion and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The present study investigates the potential of replacing sand with microencapsulated
phase change materials (MEPCM) in 3D-printable mortar to provide a promising way to …

Efficient solar-thermal conversion and thermal energy storage towards personal thermal management and thermoelectric power generation enabled by massive …

H Su, P Lin, H Lu, Y Chen - Journal of Energy Storage, 2024 - Elsevier
Converting clean solar energy into thermal and electrical energy can effectively alleviate
energy shortages and environmental crises. However, the intermittency and low utilization of …

[HTML][HTML] Enhanced thermal performance of phase change mortar using multi-scale carbon-based materials

X Wang, Y Huang, L Shi, S Zhang, W Li - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Incorporating phase change material (PCM) into construction materials is an effective
method for modifying building energy regulations throughout their service life. However, the …

Mechanical property and frost resistance of phase–change/NanoSiO2 concrete in a low–temperature environment

R Tang, D Chen, F Liu, J Fan, Y Zou - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
To study the effect of phase–change materials and nanomaterials as new composite
materials on the mechanical properties and frost resistance of concrete, it is beneficial for …

An organic-inorganic hybrid microcapsule of phase change materials for thermal energy storage in cementitious composites

A Ismail, M Bahmani, X Chen, J Wang - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Phase change materials (PCMs) provide passive storage of thermal energy in buildings to
flatten heating and cooling load profiles and minimize peak energy demands. They are …

Enhanced snow melting efficiency in thermal energy storage concrete incorporated with carbon nanotubes for pavement applications

MZ Haider, X Jin, SNR Naqvi, JW Hu - Journal of Energy Storage, 2025 - Elsevier
In regions with excessive snowfall, concrete pavements degrade due to frequent use of
deicing salts. Incorporating Phase Change Materials (PCMs) into concrete can increase its …

Experimental investigation on the temperature control performance of compressed air coupled phase change plate system for underground refuge chamber

X Li, H Yang, R Mao, H Wu, X Liang, J Zhou… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Controlling the temperature is a prerequisite for ensuring the safety of evacuees in
underground refuge chamber. Previous studies have only studied the use of pressurized air …

Thermal storage cementitious materials containing SiO2-coated cenosphere@ bio-based PCMs: Microstructural, mechanical, and thermal properties

S Ju, Y Miao, J Shi, L Wang, F Wang, Z Liu… - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
Integration of phase change materials (PCMs) into buildings contributes to mitigating indoor
temperature fluctuations, offering opportunities for alleviating energy crisis. However …