[HTML][HTML] Multi-scale modeling in thermal conductivity of Polyurethane incorporated with Phase Change Materials using Physics-Informed Neural Networks

B Liu, Y Wang, T Rabczuk, T Olofsson, W Lu - Renewable Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Polyurethane (PU) possesses excellent thermal properties, making it an ideal material for
thermal insulation. Incorporating Phase Change Materials (PCMs) capsules into …

Metal and metal oxide nanoparticle incorporation in polyurethane foams: A solution for future antimicrobial materials?

RC Fierascu, EM Lungulescu, I Fierascu, MS Stan… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
With the technological developments witnessed in recent decades, nanotechnology and
nanomaterials have found uses in several common applications and products we encounter …

Investigation on alkali-activated insulation mortar containing high-volume recycled concrete powder for energy-efficient buildings

Y Miao, T Ye, J Xiao, SSY Lau, Z Zhou - Energy and Buildings, 2024 - Elsevier
The influence of recycled concrete powder (RCP) on the thermal insulation of alkali-
activated materials remains unclear. Hence, this study develops an innovative alkali …

[HTML][HTML] Integration of Phase-Change Materials in Ventilated Façades: A Review Regarding Fire Safety and Future Challenges

EP Ovadiuc, R Calotă, I Năstase, F Bode - Fire, 2024 - mdpi.com
The increasing concerns about CO2 emissions and climate change have pointed out the
urgency of promoting sustainability in the building sector. One promising solution to …

Solar to thermal energy storage performance of composite phase change material supported by copper foam loaded with graphite and boron nitride

KK Gupta, PKS Rathore, BS Sikarwar, AK Pandey - Solar Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Phase Change Materials (PCM) have emerged as one of the potential candidates
for solar Thermal Energy Storage (TES) because of their high energy density, low volume …

[HTML][HTML] Multifunctional sandwich composites with optimized phase change material content for simultaneous structural and thermal performance

G Fredi, E Boso, A Sorze, A Pegoretti - Composites Part A: Applied Science …, 2024 - Elsevier
This work aims at developing novel multifunctional sandwich composites with optimized
thermal energy storage and structural load-bearing performance by incorporating …

Phase change composite fiber membranes based on polyurethane/polyethylene glycol/silica with super-wetting and photothermal properties

H Wang, C Zhou, Y Wang, N Li, J Xiong - Journal of Energy Storage, 2024 - Elsevier
Phase change materials (PCMs) temperature regulation by absorbing or releasing heat.
Meanwhile, silicon dioxide nanoparticles (SiO 2 NPs) can effectively increase the …

[HTML][HTML] Superior flame retardancy, thermal insulation, and mechanical properties of konjac glucomannan/sodium alginate biomass aerogel modified by …

Z Ye, Z Yu, Y Zeng, P Deng, B Peng, Y Kuang… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
The development of biomass-based eco-friendly aerogel with superior flame retardancy,
thermal insulation, and mechanical properties at the same time has long been a tough …

Massive energy reduction and storage capacity relative to PCM physical size by integrating deep RL clustering and multi-stage strategies into smart buildings to grid …

RZ Homod, HI Mohammed, AM Sadeq… - Journal of Energy …, 2025 - Elsevier
Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into energy management using phase change materials
(PCMs) is a revolutionary approach to improving building energy efficiency. This strategy …

An Anisotropic Noncombustible Nanocomposite Based on a Fiberglass–Chitosan 3D Network for Building Insulation

Q Feng, C Yuan, K Wan, Y Zheng, Y Wang… - ACS Applied Nano …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Insulation materials can effectively reduce heat loss by conduction, thereby conserving
energy in buildings. Traditional insulation materials usually consist of organic compounds …