Encapsulation methods for phase change materials – A critical review

Currently, non-renewable resources are heavily consumed, leading to increased global warming resulting from the production of carbon dioxide etc., phase change materials (PCMs) are regarded as a solution to mitigate these global crises attributed to their promising thermal energy storage capability. In this critical review, the thermal properties of different encapsulation methods of PCMs are summarised and compared. Encapsulation ensures that PCMs are used safely and efficiently, therefore the method needs to be thoroughly investigated and improved before their practical implementation. The applicable thermal properties for different encapsulation techniques and encapsulation materials such as particle…

• UO
  University of Manchester

  Award: EP/T517823/1
• EA
  Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

  Award: EP/T517823/1