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Title Multi-Faceted Analysis of Phase-Change Composite Intended for Autonomous Buildings
ID_Doc 9456
Authors Musial, M; Licholai, L
Title Multi-Faceted Analysis of Phase-Change Composite Intended for Autonomous Buildings
Year 2024
Published Materials, 17.0, 11
DOI 10.3390/ma17112604
Abstract This paper presents the long-term, holistic results of research into an innovative heat accumulator based on an organic phase-change material in the form of a mixture of aliphatic alkanes, molecular silica sieves, carbon recyclate and epoxy and cement matrices. The research included chemical testing of vacuum soaking of molecular silica sieves with a liquid phase-change material. The results proved an improvement in the heat storage efficiency of the heat accumulators due to the addition of carbon recyclate by 28%, while increasing the heat storage time by 134 min, and a reduction in PCM leakage due to the use of molecular silica sieves. In addition to its cognitive scientific value, another research objective of the work achieved was to obtain response functions in the form of approximating polynomials. They provide a useful, validated and verified tool to predict the physical and chemical characteristics of heat accumulators with different contents of individual components. As part of the ongoing research, technical problems related to leak-proofing assurance and matrix selection for organic phase-change materials were also solved. The solution presented is in line with the issues of efficient use of renewable energy, low-carbon and energy-efficient circular economy.
Author Keywords autonomous building; heat storage; phase-change composite; molecular sieves; carbon recylate
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
EID WOS:001245462600001
WoS Category Chemistry, Physical; Materials Science, Multidisciplinary; Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering; Physics, Applied; Physics, Condensed Matter
Research Area Chemistry; Materials Science; Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering; Physics
PDF https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/11/2604/pdf?version=1716895180
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