Phase Change Materials and Thermal Energy Storage for Buildings
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction and Building Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2024 | Viewed by 45
Special Issue Editors
Interests: phase change materials for low to medium thermal energy storage; thermal comfort in buildings
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Faced with energy, environmental (global warming) and economic (rising energy prices) challenges, we must work towards a new energy management system and rethink the emitters used in order to bring flexibility to the electrical system. This Special Issue, titled topic of “Phase Change Materials and Thermal Energy Storage for Buildings”, delves into the utilization of innovative materials and technologies to enhance energy efficiency in building environments. Phase change materials (PCMs) have the unique ability to store and release thermal energy during phase transitions, making them ideal for regulating indoor temperatures in buildings. By incorporating PCMs into building design, thermal energy can be stored when excess heat is available and released when heating or cooling is needed, reducing the reliance on traditional HVAC systems and improving overall energy efficiency. Research in this field aims to research, develop, characterize and select new phase change materials (PCMs) or heterogeneous materials based on PCMs for thermal energy storage at low to medium temperatures (from 5 °C to 200 °C) to be integrated into storage systems. The use of phase change materials and thermal energy storage presents a sustainable and cost-effective solution for reducing energy consumption, lowering operating costs and minimizing the environmental impact of buildings.
Prof. Dr. Marie Duquesne
Dr. Alexandre Godin
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- phase change materials
- thermal energy storage
- buildings
- civil engineering
- building materials
- thermal energy management
- thermal comfort
- modeling
