Phase-change Energy Storage Materials

This article explores Phase Change Materials (PCMs) for thermal energy storage, covering their working principles, classifications, key properties, and diverse applications in renewable energy and building efficiency.

This comprehensive article explores the revolutionary potential of phase-change materials (PCMs) in smart textiles and wearable technology. It examines the fundamental principles, material types, integration methods, and diverse applications of PCMs in creating temperature-regulating, energy-harvesting smart fabrics. The discussion covers recent advancements, challenges, and future prospects of these multifunctional materials in enhancing human comfort, healthcare monitoring, and sustainable energy solutions for next-generation wearable devices.

This comprehensive article explores thermal conductivity enhancement techniques in microencapsulated phase-change materials (MPCMs) for advanced thermal energy storage applications. The research examines various modification strategies including nanoparticle incorporation, structural optimization, and hybrid approaches to overcome intrinsic thermal limitations of PCMs while maintaining their high energy storage capacity.