Multifunctional Phase Change Materials
Fundamentals, Properties and Applications
- 1st Edition - March 13, 2023
- Editors: Kinga Pielichowska, Krzysztof Pielichowski
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 5 7 1 9 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 5 7 2 0 - 8
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Request a sales quoteMultifunctional 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.
- 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
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.
- Cover
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Preface
- 1: Thermal energy storage methods
- Abstract
- 1.1: Sensible heat storage
- 1.2: Latent heat storage
- 1.3: Thermochemical energy storage
- 1.4: Seasonal thermal energy storage
- References
- 2: Classification of phase change materials
- Abstract
- 2.1: Introduction
- 2.2: PCM classification
- 2.3: Classification based on thermal characteristics
- References
- 3: Low and high-temperature phase change materials
- Abstract
- 3.1: Introduction
- 3.2: Organic phase change materials
- 3.3: Inorganic salt hydrates
- 3.4: Medium and high-temperature phase change salts
- 3.5: Future challenges
- 3.6: Conclusions
- References
- 4: Microencapsulation of thermochromic color switching and phase change materials
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 4.1: Introduction
- 4.2: Experimental details
- 4.3: Results and discussion
- 4.4: Conclusions
- References
- 5: Photoluminescence PCMs and their potential for thermal adaptive textiles
- Abstract
- Acknowledgment
- 5.1: Introduction
- 5.2: Principle of photoluminescence
- 5.3: Photoluminescence materials classification
- 5.4: Preparation of photoluminescent PCMs
- 5.5: Application of photoluminescent PCMs in textiles
- 5.6: Outlook
- 5.7: Conclusion
- References
- 6: Phase change materials (PCMs) in photocatalysis
- Abstract
- 6.1: Introduction
- 6.2: Significance of photocatalysis and polymer (PCM)-supported MOx
- 6.3: Synthesis and encapsulation of PCMs
- 6.4: Characterization of phase change materials
- 6.5: Performance evaluation of PCMs
- 6.6: Application of PCM-MOx in photocatalysis
- 6.7: Summary and outlooks
- References
- 7: PCMs in glazing and shading solutions
- Abstract
- 7.1: Introduction
- 7.2: Examples of PCM windows solutions
- 7.3: Final remarks
- References
- 8: Phase change materials in photovoltaic systems
- Abstract
- 8.1: Introduction
- 8.2: Types of PCM used for PV cooling
- 8.3: Selection criteria of the phase change materials (PCMs)
- 8.4: State of the art
- 8.5: Environmental performance of the PV + PCM systems
- 8.6: Economic analysis of the PV + PCM systems
- 8.7: Conclusions and future
- References
- 9: Shape-stabilized and form-stable PCMs
- Abstract
- 9.1: Introduction
- 9.2: Fully organic form-stable PCMs
- 9.3: Fully metallic form-stable PCMs
- 9.4: Hybrid form-stable PCMs with porous scaffolds
- 9.5: Characterization techniques
- References
- 10: PCMs in biomedical applications
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 10.1: Introduction
- 10.2: Thermotherapy
- 10.3: Cold compress therapy
- 10.4: Drug delivery systems and anticancer therapies
- 10.5: Wound healing
- 10.6: Bone cements
- 10.7: Medical transport
- 10.8: Medical textiles
- 10.9: Others
- 10.10: Conclusions
- References
- 11: Smart textiles with PCMs for thermoregulation
- Abstract
- 11.1: Introduction
- 11.2: Phase change materials (PCMs)
- 11.3: Textiles with PCMs
- 11.4: Different approaches for PCM integration into textiles
- 11.5: Quality aspects of textiles with PCMs
- 11.6: Applications of textiles with PCMs
- 11.7: Conclusions
- References
- 12: Phase change materials (PCMs) in buildings
- Abstract
- 12.1: Introduction to phase change materials (PCM)
- 12.2: PCM utilization in buildings
- 12.3: Summary tables for the used PCMs
- 12.4: PCM and future applications trends
- 12.5: Conclusions and recommendations
- References
- 13: Phase change materials in chemical and process engineering
- Abstract
- 13.1: Introduction
- 13.2: Thermal energy utilization in chemical process industries
- 13.3: Thermal fluid heating applications
- 13.4: Thermal fluid heating system design
- 13.5: Gas-fired systems
- 13.6: Storage for solar heating systems and industrial process heat
- 13.7: Conclusions
- References
- 14: Cooling packing and cold energy storage
- Abstract
- 14.1: Cooling packaging application of thermal energy storage
- 14.2: Cold thermal energy storage
- 14.3: Conclusions
- References
- 15: Future trends
- Abstract
- Index
- No. of pages: 640
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: March 13, 2023
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323857192
- eBook ISBN: 9780323857208
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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, PolandKP
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, PolandRead Multifunctional Phase Change Materials on ScienceDirect