Preparation and enhanced thermal performance of novel (solid to gel) form-stable eutectic PCM modified by nano-graphene platelets
Abstract
Thermal enhanced form-stable binary eutectic PCM of a methyl ester and fatty acid, is studied for thermal energy storage. Hydroxypropyl ether cellulose was introduced so that PCMs become shape-stable, and overcome liquid leakage problem. Nano-graphene platelets (NGPs) were added in order to enhance the heat transfer. Experimentally studied all the important thermo-physical properties of the enhanced form-stable PCM. The phase transition temperatures, and enthalpy of fusion were thermally stable over a postulated lifetime of 80 years.
- Publication:
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Journal of Energy Storage
- Pub Date:
- February 2018
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.est.2017.11.003
- Bibcode:
- 2018JEnSt..15...91S
- Keywords:
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- Phase change material;
- Thermal energy storage;
- PCM;
- Nano graphene platelets;
- Supercooling