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Are phase change materials suitable for thermal energy storage?

Phase change materials (PCMs) having a large latent heat during solid-liquid phase transition are promising for thermal energy storage applications. However, the relatively low thermal conductivity of the majority of promising PCMs (<10 W/ (m ⋅ K)) limits the power density and overall storage efficiency.

What is thermal energy storage (TES) technology?

Thermal energy storage (TES) technology relies on phase change materials (PCMs) to provide high-quality, high-energy density heat storage. However, their cost,

What are the design principles for improved thermal storage?

Although device designs are application dependent, general design principles for improved thermal storage do exist. First, the charging or discharging rate for thermal energy storage or release should be maximized to enhance efficiency and avoid superheat.

Is supercooling a good choice for thermal energy storage?

However, supercooling is favor-able for long-duration storage and controlled release of thermal energy. In this regard, latent heat can be stored for an extended period below the phase change temperature, and controllable latent heat release can be triggered by external stimuli trig-gering (such as thermal or mechanical stimuli) when required.

Can spatiotemporal phase change materials be used for solar thermal fuels?

In a recent issue of Angewandte Chemie, Chen et al. proposed a new concept of spatiotemporal phase change materials with high supercooling to realize long-duration storage and intelligent release of latent heat, inspiring the design of advanced solar thermal fuels.

What is a dynamic thermal storage strategy?

For example, combined heat and power (CHP) systems for recovering and using waste heat can synchronously generate electricity and heat.86 To regulate the heat load from the CHP system, a dynamic thermal storage strategy is desired to enable an enhancement by considering the transient waste heat and dynamic electricity generation.