Influence of nanomaterials on properties of latent heat solar thermal energy storage materials – A review

•Classification of phase change materials.•Studies on phase change properties of various phase change materials.•Influence of nanomaterials on properties of phase change materials. Thermal energy storage system plays a critical role in developing an efficient solar energy device. As far as solar the...

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Published in:Energy conversion and management 2014-07, Vol.83, p.133-148
Main Authors: Raam Dheep, G., Sreekumar, A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Constants
Devices
Energy
Energy storage
Energy. Thermal use of fuels
Exact sciences and technology
Latent heat
Nanomaterials
Phase change materials
Solar heating
Storage systems
Supply and demand
Thermal energy
Thermal energy storage
Thermo-physical properties
Transport and storage of energy
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Summary:•Classification of phase change materials.•Studies on phase change properties of various phase change materials.•Influence of nanomaterials on properties of phase change materials. Thermal energy storage system plays a critical role in developing an efficient solar energy device. As far as solar thermal devices are concerned, there is always a mismatch between supply and demand due to intermittent and unpredictable nature of solar radiation. A well designed thermal energy storage system is capable to alleviate this demerit by providing a constant energy delivery to the load. Many research works is being carried out to determine the suitability of thermal energy storage system to integrate with solar thermal gadgets. This review paper summarizes the numerous investigations on latent heat thermal energy storage using phase change materials (PCM) and its classification, properties, selection criteria, potential research areas and studies involved to analyze the thermal–physical properties of PCM.
ISSN:0196-8904
1879-2227
DOI:10.1016/j.enconman.2014.03.058