A REVIEW ON NANO-ENHANCED PHASE CHANGE MATERIALS FOR ENERGY STORAGE APPLICATIONS
Author(s):
Prof. Pushparaj Singh, Avadhesh Kumar Patel
Keywords:
PCM, Mass Fraction, temperature distribution, pressure distribution, CFD.
Abstract
A phase change material (PCM) is a substance with a high heat of fusion which, melting and solidifying at a certain temperature, is capable of storing and releasing large amounts of energy. Heat is absorbed or released when the material changes from solid to liquid and vice versa. . This review focuses on the application of various phase change materials based on their thermophysical properties. In particular, the melting point, thermal energy storage density and thermal conductivity of the organic, inorganic and eutectic phase change materials are the major selection criteria for various thermal energy storage applications with a wider operating temperature range. The strategy adopted in improving the thermal energy storage characteristics of the phase change materials through encapsulation as well as nanomaterials additives, are discussed in detail. Specifically, the future research trends in the encapsulation and nanomaterials are also highlighted.
