Phase Change Materials for Life Science Applications

Abstract

reported the comparison results in the range of 0-10 based on the equations. The ideal case demonstrates the highest possible level of efficiency, and lifespan, specific power and energy, energy and power density, technical maturity, and the lowest possible power and energy capital cost, self-discharge rate, and environmental impact. [13] Figure 1c represents the PCMs' characteristics.In a previous review, Sadeghi (2022), discussed the thermal energy management of batteries and high-heat-flux electronic devices, and the capability of the TES systems. [2] Costa and Kenisarin (2022) produced a database of metallic PCM's thermophysical features and potential impact in diverse fields, for instance, bioengineering, electronics, solar energy storage, cooling and heating, and beyond. [8] Chavan (2022) covered the recent progress in TES and its usages such as waste heat recovery, solar-based TES, building applications, thermal comfort, heavy electronic equipment cooling, vapor absorption refrigeration (VAR), and Heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) applications. [14] An increasing number of recent research addresses the use of PMCs in human body, detection or sensing, biological, barcoding, drug delivery, and medical applications. However, there is no review comprehensively discussing the life science applications of TES and PMCs materials. Based on our literature survey we concluded that a review of the life science applications of PCMs is a required reference. Besides, the evaluation and safety aspects of TES will be explored in this review. Furthermore, the challenges and recommendations of PCM applications will be addressed in order to assist energy technologists and streamline future research.

Advanced Phase Change Materials from Natural Perspectives: Structural Design and Functional Applications

“…[ 28 ] However, additives inevitably reduce the thermal storage ability of PCMs, which can also be compensated for by structural optimization. [ 29 ] Additionally, PCM functionalization needs to be further explored. Therefore, the rational design of structures and functionalities plays an indispensable role in the development of PCMs.…”

Time domain photonic hook beam for manipulating nanoparticles along curved trajectories

“…Today, some materials that can change their optical properties under the influence of external fields are used to make photonic device more flexible [32][33][34] . Water is one of the popular natural phase change thermo-responsive materials 35 . Known PHs are static by nature, i.e.…”

Visible Light Locking in Mineral-Based Composite Phase Change Materials Enabling High Photothermal Conversion and Storage

“…It provides an avenue for energy-efficient and efficient use of solar energy . Among the different types of PCMs, organic PCMs stand out in the LHTES system due to the advantages of high thermal energy density, narrow phase transition temperature interval, uniform melting, and no supercooling, which is ideal for the storage of thermal energy and the improvement of energy efficiency. , However, the inherent issues of organic PCMs, which are their low thermal conductivity, insensitivity to light, and leakage during the phase transition, limit their the large-scale applications . Various supporting structure materials and functional additives have been employed to prepare form-stable phase change materials (FSPCMs) for solving the defects mentioned above of organic PCMs.…”