Review on using microencapsulated phase change materials (PCM) in building applications

Konuklu Y., OSTRY M., PAKSOY H. Ö., CHARVAT P.

ENERGY AND BUILDINGS, vol.106, pp.134-155, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 106
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2015.07.019
  • Journal Name: ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.134-155
  • Keywords: Microcapsule, Building, Phase change material, Thermal energy storage, THERMAL-ENERGY STORAGE, LIFE-CYCLE ASSESSMENT, DYNAMIC HEAT-STORAGE, N-OCTADECANE, FATTY-ACID, CONDUCTIVITY, PARAFFIN, SHELL, MICROCAPSULES, BEHAVIOR
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Energy demand for heating and cooling of buildings can be minimized through usage of thermal energy storage (TES) systems in building materials. TES in microencapsulated phase change materials provides a new solution to thermally regulated energy efficient buildings. This study summarizes the investigations and analysis of microencapsulated PCMs for building applications.