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Theoretical Analysis and Correlations for Predicting Properties and Evaluation Methods for NePCMs

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Nano Enhanced Phase Change Materials

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This chapter digs into the theoretical analysis and thermophysical property correlations of nano-enhanced phase change materials (NePCMs). It is offered a critical review of both single phase and two-phase approaches, as well as a full investigation of the homogeneous and thermal dispersion models. The chapter also looks at different thermal conductivity models for nanofluids and NePCMs, with a focus on single-phase techniques due to the common assumption that NePCMs are stable, homogeneous mixtures. Certain physical occurrences have been neglected in previous experiments and investigations, according to the discussion. Given the high uncertainties in existing prediction models, the chapter closes by identifying a critical need for the creation of new analytical models for NePCMs. This disparity between simulation and experimental results necessitates additional experimental investigations using a variety of characterization methods, with a focus on nanoparticle propagation and the effect of NePCM's thermophysical properties across solid, mushy, and liquid states.

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George, M., Rajamony, R.K. (2023). Theoretical Analysis and Correlations for Predicting Properties and Evaluation Methods for NePCMs. 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_6

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