Functional phase change materials (PCMs) capable of reversibly storing and releasing
tremendous thermal energy during the isothermal phase change process have recently …

Thermal energy storage technologies utilizing phase change materials (PCMs) that melt in
the intermediate temperature range, between 100 and 220° C, have the potential to mitigate …

Integrating nanotechnology into phase change materials (PCMs) has emerged as a novel
approach to improving PCM thermal properties and performance in various thermal energy …

Due to global aging problems, the rising number of patients suffering from chronic or hard‐to‐
heal acute wounds imposes a significant burden on healthcare systems. Wound healing is a …

The sudden rise in the gas and oil price due to political issues and the goal demand to
reduce CO 2 emissions to nearly zero by 2050 urges scientists to provide renewable and …

Plastic pollution has become a global threat to humanity. Fortunately, humanity has always
found ways of overcoming such threats through multipronged approaches. To overcome this …

Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are frequently employed in electric vehicles for their high energy
density and lengthy cycle life. However, efficient battery thermal management system …

Phase change materials (PCMs) with significant latent heat of phase transition have been
exploited for a wide range of thermal storage applications. This is particularly useful in the …

Spent coffee grounds (SCGs) are waste residues arising from the process of coffee brewing
and are usually sent to landfills, causing environmental concerns. SCGs contain a …

The development of polymeric materials with switchable properties upon exposure to
external stimuli such as light, heat, force, acids/bases, and chemicals has attracted much …