In this review, we systematically examine the latest research in phase change thermal storage technology and place special emphasis on active methods using external field disturbances and hybrid approaches for enhancing PCM phase change heat transfer. This
Overview of different thermal energy storage materials and the key properties that require prediction and control for optimal performance over a range of applications.
In this review, we systematically examine the latest research in phase change thermal storage technology and place special emphasis on active methods using external field disturbances and hybrid approaches for enhancing PCM phase change heat transfer. This review focuses on three key aspects.
There is a trade-off effect between the power and energy density because high power is formed from the quick increase of outlet fluid temperature, but the capacity of thermal storage is insufficient when the cutoff temperature
Latent heat storage units (LHSUs) are used to store energy in a substance that changes phase when heat is added or removed. When a medium goes from one state to another—solid, liquid, or gas—it is said to have undergone a phase change.
Here, we review the broad and critical role of latent heat TES in recent, state-of-the-art sustainable energy developments. The energy storage systems are categorized into the following categories: solar-thermal storage; electro-thermal storage; waste heat storage; and thermal regulation.
Initially, the classification of PCM was introduced based on the phase transition process, material composition and phase transition temperature. Subsequently, the key parameters and selection criteria for PCM were presented and discussed.
Phase change materials (PCMs), which are commonly used in thermal energy storage applications, are difficult to design because they require excellent energy density and thermal transport, both of which are difficult to predict from simple physics-based models.
And, it introduces an innovative battery thermal management method using PCM immersion. This approach greatly improves temperature regulation, enhances battery safety, and boosts operational efficiency, highlighting the immense potential of the material in advanced energy storage applications.
There is a trade-off effect between the power and energy density because high power is formed from the quick increase of outlet fluid temperature, but the capacity of thermal storage is insufficient when the cutoff temperature is reached.
It discusses the mechanisms of LC phase transitions and their impact on energy storage efficiency. Strategies to improve the thermal conductivities of LCs and LC polymers have also been explored.
Phase Change Materials in Thermal Energy Storage: A Comprehensive Review of Properties, Advances, and Challenges Published in: 2025 International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies and Computational Intelligence (SETCOM)
And, it introduces an innovative battery thermal management method using PCM immersion. This approach greatly improves temperature regulation, enhances battery safety, and boosts operational efficiency,
