Applications of phase change materials (PCMs) have become of great interest in recent
years owing to beneficial effects on the thermal, mechanical and durability properties of …

Due to the population growth and the increased reliance on cooling and heating systems,
buildings have become the largest energy consumer worldwide. The use of phase change …

This paper deals with the contribution of expanded polystyrene (EPS) particles on fire
resistance, thermal conductivity and compressive strength of foamed concrete. The foamed …

The increasing concerns about climate change and environmental emissions have led to
conservation of energy in buildings through the development of several energy-efficient …

A comprehensive study involving the fabrication and characterization of gypsum
plasterboards combined with microencapsulated phase change material (mPCM) is …

The construction industry is responsible for consuming large amounts of energy. The
development of new materials with the purpose of increasing the thermal efficiency of …

Phase change materials (PCMs) have been widely studied to decrease energy consumption
and dependency on fossil fuels that causes environmental concerns, and improve building …

The increasing share of intermittent renewable energy on the grid encourages researchers
to develop demand-side management strategies. Passive heat storage in the indoor space …

Abstract Microencapsulated Phase Change Materials (PCMs) can be directly incorporated
into mortars to enhance their thermal performance. In this study, the addition of a commercial …

Phase change materials (PCMs) have been widely applied as heat storage and thermal
regulation units in many areas. However, the utilization of PCMs in asphalt pavements for …