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Influence of Nanoparticles on Thermophysical Properties of PCMs

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Nano Enhanced Phase Change Materials

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Nanoparticles' effects on PCM thermophysical characteristics are examined in the book chapter. Nanoparticles in PCMs improve their thermophysical properties, making them popular in energy storage, thermal management, and construction materials. Energy storage and discharge improves. Nanoparticles' high volume-to-surface area ratio enhances interfacial heat transmission and thermal conductivity and diffusivity. The chapter explores how nanoparticles affect PCM crystallization, phase transition, and enthalpy. The level of improvement depends on nanoparticle type, concentration, size, and PCM dispersion and interaction. Despite this improvement, nanoparticle-PCM composites must be optimized for specific uses and tested for long-term stability. Nanoparticle-PCM composites offer promising thermophysical features for energy-intensive applications.

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Tiwari, A.K., Kumar, A., Said, Z. (2023). Influence of Nanoparticles on Thermophysical Properties of PCMs. In: Said, Z., Pandey, A.K. (eds) Nano Enhanced Phase Change Materials. Materials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-5475-9_4

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