Building on their dual functionality for solar photothermal absorption and storage,
slurries/dispersions of micro/nano-encapsulated phase-change materials (ePCMs) are …

In order to overcome the increasing demand–supply energy gap due to the rapid
urbanization, labor productivity, consumerism and depletion of fossil fuel resources, there is …

Phase change materials (PCMs) allow the storage of large amounts of latent heat during
phase transition. They have the potential to both increase the efficiency of renewable …

Various types of solid–liquid phase change materials (PCMs) have been reviewed for
thermal energy storage applications. The review has shown that organic solid–liquid PCMs …

Thermal energy storage as sensible or latent heat is an efficient way to conserve the waste
heat and excess energy available such as solar radiation. Storage of latent heat using …

As a class of thermal energy-storage materials, phase change materials (PCMs) play an
important role in sustainable development of economy and society with a rapid increase in …

Phase change materials (PCM) are widely used for energy storage applications worldwide.
The objective of the study is to review the current state of research on PCM materials, energy …

Background The development of energy saving methods and energy storage materials is an
emerging hot topic in various fields including the food industry. Thermal energy storage can …

In recent years, phase change materials (PCM) which are recommended as potential
thermal energy storage medium have been receiving significant attention. The …

Textiles can provide a suitable substrate to grow micro-organisms especially at appropriate
humidity and temperature in contact to human body. Recently, increasing public concern …