Phase Change Materials and Nano-PCMs
- 1st Edition - October 1, 2025
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Authors: Alibakhsh Kasaeian, Nava Zarkhah, Kian Khazanehdari
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 3 9 5 1 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 3 9 5 2 - 3
Phase Change Materials and Nano-PCMs offers a comprehensive exploration of nano-PCMs and nano-enhanced phase change materials, with particular emphasis on their applic… Read more
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Request a sales quotePhase Change Materials and Nano-PCMs offers a comprehensive exploration of nano-PCMs and nano-enhanced phase change materials, with particular emphasis on their applications. Divided into ten chapters, it delves into the history of thermal energy storage and PCM technologies, their chemistry, synthesis, and kinetics. Additionally, the book covers the crystallization processes involved. In later chapters, it examines the properties and applications of PCMs, their use in renewable energy, and the role of nanotechnology in phase change materials. It also addresses environmental and economic issues associated with PCM use, concluding with case studies to enhance reader understanding.
This book is a valuable and timely reference for those focused on thermal energy storage. It is an essential resource for researchers and students interested in thermal energy storage.
This book is a valuable and timely reference for those focused on thermal energy storage. It is an essential resource for researchers and students interested in thermal energy storage.
- Provides comprehensive coverage of Nano-PCMs and Nano-Enhanced PCMs
- Contains case studies and practical applications
- Includes coverage on the use of PCMs in renewable energy
Researchers and students focused on thermal energy storage
1. Introduction
2. History of Thermal Energy Storage and PCMs
3. Chemistry and Synthesis
4. Kinetics and Crystallization
5. Properties of PCMs
6. Applications of PCMs
7. PCMs and Renewable Energies
8. Nanotechnology in Phase Change Materials
9. Environmental and Economic Issues
10. Case Studies
2. History of Thermal Energy Storage and PCMs
3. Chemistry and Synthesis
4. Kinetics and Crystallization
5. Properties of PCMs
6. Applications of PCMs
7. PCMs and Renewable Energies
8. Nanotechnology in Phase Change Materials
9. Environmental and Economic Issues
10. Case Studies
- Edition: 1
- Published: October 1, 2025
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443339516
- eBook ISBN: 9780443339523
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Alibakhsh Kasaeian
Dr. Alibakhsh Kasaeian is full professor at University of Tehran. Dr. Kasaeian completed their PhD in chemical engineering at the University of Tehran, has published multiple books and book chapters, as well as made significant contributions to scientific research journals and conferences. Dr. Kasaeian is an editorial board member of the Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, Journal of Thermal Engineering, and Renewable Energy and guest editor for Energy and Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments.
Affiliations and expertise
Full Professor, University of Tehran, IranNZ
Nava Zarkhah
Nava Zarkhah completed her bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at Sharif University of Technology, and pursued a Master's degree in MEMS and NEMS at Tehran University. She is currently a master's student in mechanical engineering, and her research is focused on renewable energy technology.
Affiliations and expertise
Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran, IranKK
Kian Khazanehdari
Kian Khazanedari earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Azad University and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in energy systems engineering from the University of Tehran. His academic research experience focuses on renewable energy systems and their relative materials and technologies.
Affiliations and expertise
Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran, Iran