Review on thermal energy storage with phase change: materials, heat transfer analysis and applications

Zalba, Belén; Marín, J.; Cabeza, Luisa F.; Mehling, Harald

doi:10.1016/s1359-4311(02)00192-8

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“…In fact, this issue of low thermal conductivity is common to thermal storage materials in general. [12][13][14] The thermal conductivities of organic PCMs and salt hydrates range from ~ 0.1 -1 W/m-K, 4 and the thermal conductivity of salts range from ~ 0.5 -5 W/m-K. 10 Previous efforts to improve the thermal conductivity of PCMs have focused on the use of thermally conductive filler materials (e.g. graphite, 15 metallic nanoparticles, 16 and carbon nanotubes 17 ) or foams (e.g.…”

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Metal Matrix–Metal Nanoparticle Composites with Tunable Melting Temperature and High Thermal Conductivity for Phase-Change Thermal Storage

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Hao

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ACS Nano

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Abstract:Phase change materials (PCMs) are of broad interest for thermal storage and management applications. For energy dense storage with fast thermal charging/discharging rates, a PCM should have a suitable melting temperature, large enthalpy of fusion, and high thermal conductivity. To simultaneously accomplish these traits, we custom design nanocomposites consisting of phase change Bi nanoparticles embedded in an Ag matrix. We precisely control nanoparticle size, shape, and volume fraction in the composite by separating the nanoparticle

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“…poor gravimetric energy density). 1,14 While gravimetric energy density is important for mobile applications, many thermal storage applications are stationary, and in these cases volumetric energy density is of more importance.…”

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Metal Matrix–Metal Nanoparticle Composites with Tunable Melting Temperature and High Thermal Conductivity for Phase-Change Thermal Storage

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ACS Nano

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“…PCMs are mainly classified as organic, inorganic and eutectic, and the main advantages and disadvantages of each PCM type can be found in refs. [71][72][73][74][75][76][77]. Regarding building applications, PCMs should have a melting/solidification temperature in the practical range of application, high latent heat of fusion and improved thermal conductivity [9].…”

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Energy efficiency and thermal performance of lightweight steel-framed (LSF) construction: A review

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Santos

Gervásio

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Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

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The improvement of the use of renewable energy sources, such as solar thermal energy, and the reduction of energy demand during the several stages of buildings' life cycle is crucial towards a more sustainable built environment. This paper presents an overview of the main features of lightweight steel-framed (LSF) construction with cold-formed elements from the point of view of life cycle energy consumption. The main LSF systems are described and some strategies for reducing thermal bridges and for improving the thermal resistance of LSF envelope elements are presented. Several passive strategies for increasing the thermal storage capacity of LSF solutions are discussed and particular attention is devoted to the incorporation of phase change materials (PCMs). These materials can be used to improve indoor thermal comfort, to reduce the energy demand for air-conditioning and to take advantage of solar thermal energy. The importance of reliable dynamic and holistic simulation methodologies to assess the energy demand for heating and cooling during the operational phase of LSF buildings is also discussed. Finally, the life cycle assessment (LCA) and the environmental performance of LSF construction are reviewed to discuss the main contribution of this kind of construction towards more sustainable buildings.

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“…Macro-encapsulation is the practice of encasing significant amounts of PCM within a single container. This method is becoming more viable with the emergence of organic PCM with low corrosive properties (Zalba et al 2003), making container composition less exacting and degradation less of an issue. In both instances of micro and macro-encapsulation the material operates in the background and the phase change attributes are not visible.…”

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Optical and Thermodynamic Relationships of an Emerging Class of Organic Phase Change Materials

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2012

IJAEC

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Architects, building scientists and sustainability engineers are committed to lowering energy consumption and decreasing carbon footprint while increasing the qualitative human experience of the built environment. This paper summarizes a set of design prototypes that characterize the thermal and visual nature of an emerging class of organic phase change materials (PCMs) with high thermal storage density. A novel packaging system designed for liquid to solid phase transition is described that reveals the intrinsic qualities of PCM's by making nucleation and crystal growth patterns visual during transition. The current design extracts the PCM from its normative location within the wall section and positions the material as a separate element for application on the interior of curtain walls. It is envisioned that this application, in addition to providing effective thermal self-regulation and lowering the reliance on mechanical conditioning, can engender occupant behavioral change towards energy consumption. This argument is based on the connected domains of sensory pattern recognition, reasoning and decision-making as the sustainable technology is made visible. A case study is also presented with the quantitative energy results of PCM application.

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Review on thermal energy storage with phase change: materials, heat transfer analysis and applications

Cited by 3,766 publications

References 121 publications

Metal Matrix–Metal Nanoparticle Composites with Tunable Melting Temperature and High Thermal Conductivity for Phase-Change Thermal Storage

Metal Matrix–Metal Nanoparticle Composites with Tunable Melting Temperature and High Thermal Conductivity for Phase-Change Thermal Storage

Energy efficiency and thermal performance of lightweight steel-framed (LSF) construction: A review

Optical and Thermodynamic Relationships of an Emerging Class of Organic Phase Change Materials

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