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Multifunctional Phase Change Materials

Fundamentals, Properties and Applications

  • 1st Edition - March 13, 2023
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Kinga Pielichowska, Krzysztof Pielichowski
  • Language: English

Multifunctional Phase Change Materials: Fundamentals, Properties and Applications updates on phase change materials (PCMs) used for the storage of thermal energy as sensible… Read more

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Description

Multifunctional Phase Change Materials: Fundamentals, Properties and Applications updates on phase change materials (PCMs) used for the storage of thermal energy as sensible and latent heat. This class of materials is the subject of intensive research, both fundamental and applied, as they substantially contribute to the efficient use and conservation of waste heat and solar energy. Different groups of materials have been investigated as PCMs, including inorganic systems (salt and salt hydrates), organic, e.g., paraffins or fatty acids, polymers, and finally, hybrid materials. Recent developments are focused on multifunctional PCMs that provide functional features apart from energy storage, such as desired optical or antibacterial properties.

This book presents various synthesis approaches for functionalized materials, as well as specific interactions and self-organization effects in polymer/functionalized (nano)particle systems. It reviews the current state-of-the-art in multifunctional phase change materials for thermal energy storage applications by describing the fundamentals of energy storage, the main classes of PCMs, functionalization protocols, encapsulation methods and shape stabilization procedures.

Key features

  • Covers the most important developments in PCMs that have expanded rapidly over the last few years, including thermochromic and thermoelectric PCMs, as well as fluorescence-functionalized phase change materials
  • Includes the newest solutions in PCMs related to functionalization and shape stabilization, e.g., nano-encapsulation and electrospun ultrafine phase change fibers
  • Provides a multidisciplinary, comprehensive work that will be of interest for a wide readership active in various disciplines, from materials science to environmental engineering

Readership

Academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers working on the development of multi-temperature systems for heat storage in the building, energy, textile, biomedical and electronic sectors.

Table of contents

1. Introduction

2. Thermal energy storage methods

2.1. Sensible heat energy storage

2.2. Latent heat energy storage

2.2.1. Solid-liquid PCMs

2.2.2. Solid-solid PCMs

3. PCMs classification

3.1. Inorganic PCMs

3.2. Organic PCMs

3.3. Polymeric PCMs

3.4. Metallic PCMs

3.5. Hybrid and nano enhanced PCMs

4. Low and high temperature PCMs

5. Multifunctional PCMs

5.1. Thermochromic and color switching phase change materials PCMs

5.2. Fluorescence-functionalized phase change materials

5.3. PCMs for electron-triggered energy conversion and storage

5.4. PCMs in photocatalysis

5.5. Electro- and photodriven PCMs

5.6. PCMs for photoluminescence

5.7. PCMs with photothermal conversion ability

5.8. Glass with PCMs

5.9. Thermoelectric PCMs

5.10. PCMs in photovoltaic systems

6. Encapsulation and packing of PCMs

6.1. PCMs micro- and nanoencapsulation

6.2. Containers for PCMs

6.3. Nanoconfined phase change materials

6.4. Aerogels for leakage proof PCMs

7. Shape stabilized and form stable PCMs

7.1. Carbon-Filled Phase-Change Materials

7.2. Cured PCMs

7.3. Porous ceramic stabilized PCMs

7.4. Bio-based shape stabilization of PCMs

7.5. Electrospun ultrafine phase change fibers

8. PCMs in biomedical applications

9. Smart textiles with PCMs for thermoregulation

10. Electric and electronic applications

11. PCMs in buildings

11.1. Phase change materials for thermal energy storage in concrete

11.2. Phase change materials for air conditioning

11.3. PCMs in direct heating and cooling

11.4. Pavement & road applications

12. PCMs in chemical and process engineering (thermal (nano)fluids, heat pumps, water tanks, etc.)

13. Cooling packing and cold energy storage

14. Fire retarded PCMs

15. Future trends

16. Conclusions

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: March 14, 2023
  • Language: English

About the editors

KP

Kinga Pielichowska

Kinga Pielichowska is an associate professor in the Department of Biomaterials and Composites at the AGH University of Science and Technology. In 2004 she obtained her PhD on polyether-based phase change materials for thermal energy storage. Her academic research interests are focused on polymer chemistry and technology as well as nanotechnology, particularly in the areas of phase transition and thermal degradation of polymeric materials studied by advanced thermal analysis methods, polymeric phase change materials (PCMs) for thermal energy storage and polymer (nano)composites for biomedical applications. She has (co)authored more than 90 publications in peer-reviewed international journals and several book chapters. She is an academic editor in ‘Advances in Polymer Technology’ (Wiley-Hindawi journal) and member of the Polish Society for Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, and the Polish Society of Biomaterials.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Biomaterials and Composites, AGH University of Science and Technology, Poland

KP

Krzysztof Pielichowski

Professor Krzysztof Pielichowski, head of Department of Chemistry and Technology of Polymers, Cracow University of Technology, is an expert in polymer (nano)technology and chemistry, particularly in the areas of polymer nanocomposites with engineering polymers and hybrid organic-inorganic materials containing POSS. Prof. Pielichowski is currently performing a research programme in the area of preparation of engineering polymer nanocomposites with improved thermal and mechanical properties for construction applications.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Head of Department of Chemistry and Technology of Polymers, Cracow University of Technology, Poland

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