Advances in Phase Change Materials and Their Application in Buildings

Authors : Başak Metin, Halil Bayram

Pages : 19-26

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Publication Date : 2024-12-23

Article Type : Review Paper

Abstract :Due to increasing environmental concerns, efficient energy use has become very important. Therefore, energy storage, saving, and efficiency issues have become increasingly important, especially in engineering studies. Two different methods are used in thermal energy storage systems, which are the subheadings of energy storage technologies: latent heat and sensible heat. Phase change materials (PCMs), which allow thermal energy to be stored and used later, have been increasingly used in construction, automotive, air conditioning, textile, logistics, electronics, health, and many other areas. These materials, divided into organic, inorganic, and eutectic, must have high latent heat storage capacity and appropriate phase change temperature. This study reviews literature, considering types of phase change materials, application methods, and application areas. In this study, where the effects of PCMs on the amount of energy consumed, especially in meeting the heating and cooling demands of buildings, were investigated, it was seen that the use of PCM contributed to both the energy used in heating and cooling processes and the indoor temperature changes. In addition, it was explained in detail which methods and parameters are prominent in the use of PCM in both buildings and other areas.
Keywords : Faz değiştiren malzeme, Hal değişimi, Isıl depolama, Gizli ısı