Phase Change Materials for Energy Management and Efficiency

Texte du rabat

This book reviews applications of phase change materials (PCMs) in energy storage systems, temperature control of thermal systems, and energy management of electrical appliances. It offers a comprehensive overview of PCM applications across fifteen chapters.

Contenu

1. Introduction. 2. Encapsulation of Phase Change Materials. 3. Thermal Energy Storage Systems. 4. Building Energy Management Using Phase Change Materials. 5. Phase Change Materials in Electrical Appliances. 6. Phase Change Materials and Lithium-ion Batteries. 7. Application of PCMs in Textiles Thermal Management. 8. Application of PCMs in Solar Cells and Solar Collectors. 9. Application of PCMs In Transportation and Logistics. 10. Application of PCMs in Free Cooling/Heating. 11. Medical Applications of PCMs. 12. High Temperature Application of PCMs. 13. Application of PCMs in Electronics. 14. Application of PCMs in Greenhouses.