A comprehensive review of integrating phase change materials in building bricks: Methods, performance and applications

Thermal performance analysis of hollow bricks integrated phase change materials for various climate zones

“…Adding PCMs to plaster on building envelopes enhanced thermal comfort by varying hours between 11.2% and 51.0% for different climate regions 34 . Studying a hollow slab filled with PCMs, Karim et al 35 found that a fully filled slab had the lowest temperature changes of 2°C and a phase shift of 5 h. Other research has shown that the integration of PCM in building walls enhances thermal performance, as evidenced by reductions in temperature amplitudes and increased time lag 36–38 . Similarly, studies have supported the potential of PCM bricks for solar thermal utilization and energy savings, identifying various integration methods and influencing factors.…”

“…34 Studying a hollow slab filled with PCMs, Karim et al 35 found that a fully filled slab had the lowest temperature changes of 2°C and a phase shift of 5 h. Other research has shown that the integration of PCM in building walls enhances thermal performance, as evidenced by reductions in temperature amplitudes and increased time lag. [36][37][38] Similarly, studies have supported the potential of PCM bricks for solar thermal utilization and energy savings, identifying various integration methods and influencing factors. Additionally, previous research has highlighted the effectiveness of thermochromic coatings in providing seasonal thermal control and managing solar radiation heat through reflectivity adjustments based on ambient temperature changes.…”

Heterogeneous Co–Ni phosphide with active sites for water dissociation and efficient hydrogen evolution reaction

“…During the past decade, large amounts of fossil fuels have been incrementally consumed, hydrogen energy has been thus considered as a sustainable and clean alternative to fossil fuels, which can meet rising global demands for energy and alleviate the shortage of traditional fossil energy and the related environmental pollution. [1][2][3] One of the most promising approaches for hydrogen production is the electrolysis of water in alkaline solution, whereby H 2 is generated at the cathode through hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). [4][5][6][7] Currently, electrocatalysts play a vital role in water electrolysis cells, helping to reduce the overpotential and improving their energy efficiency.…”

Preparation and Thermal Performances of Lauric Acid/Polyvinyl Butyral/Graphene Nanoplates Composite Phase Change Materials

“…[4] Among them, latent heat storage holds significant importance as an efficient approach to store energy. [5,6] Phase change materials (PCMs) are employed as energy storage media in latent heat storage, which have the ability to store and release heat as they undergo a phase change process. [6,7] Due to the substantial latent heat capacity, extensive operational temperature ranges, and its advantage in keeping nearly uniform temperatures throughout the storage cycle, phase change thermal storage is regarded as an important energy storage technology.…”

“…[5,6] Phase change materials (PCMs) are employed as energy storage media in latent heat storage, which have the ability to store and release heat as they undergo a phase change process. [6,7] Due to the substantial latent heat capacity, extensive operational temperature ranges, and its advantage in keeping nearly uniform temperatures throughout the storage cycle, phase change thermal storage is regarded as an important energy storage technology. [8,9] Based on the mechanisms of phase change, PCMs are categorized into various types including solid-solid, solid-liquid, solid-gas, and liquid-gas.…”