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A review on microencapsulation, thermal energy storage applications, thermal conductivity and modification of polymeric phase change material for thermal energy storage applications

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In the present review, we have focused importance of phase change material (PCM) in the field of thermal energy storage (TES) applications. Phase change material that act as thermal energy storage is playing an important role in the sustainable development of the environment. Especially solid–liquid organic phase change materials (OPCMs) have gained the more importance due to their high heat of fusion. Various microencapsulation techniques of PCMs and eutectic PCMs have been discussed in detail along with their potential applications in the field of textile, building, solar and battery composites for thermal energy storage applications. Eutectic combinations of fatty acids and their eutectic mixtures are useful for obtaining the suitable temperature range. Thermal conductivity modifications with graphene oxide, carbon nanotubes, and expanded graphite have been reviewed in detail. The phase change material properties are tailored and enhanced using microencapsulation techniques and thermal conductive material to be use as effective thermal energy storage material. In this review, the graphene-based composites and their potential thermal energy storage applications have been focused. The Microencapsulation of phase change material provides several benefits by storing and protecting the PCM for longer duration of time. In present study, encapsulations techniques, different forms of encapsulation, eutectics and its theoretical method for calculation and its applications in battery, buildings and textiles are discussed.

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Yadav, M., Pasarkar, N., Naikwadi, A. et al. A review on microencapsulation, thermal energy storage applications, thermal conductivity and modification of polymeric phase change material for thermal energy storage applications. Polym. Bull. 80, 5897–5927 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00289-022-04369-x

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