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A functional form-stable phase change composite with high efficiency electro-to-thermal energy conversion

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  • Wu, Wenhao
  • Huang, Xinyu
  • Li, Kai
  • Yao, Ruimin
  • Chen, Renjie
  • Zou, Ruqiang

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A novel solid-to-solid phase change composite brick was prepared by combination of polyurethane (PU) and pitch-based graphite foam (PGF). The carbonaceous support, which can be used for mass production, not only greatly improves the thermal conductivity but promote electro-to-heat conversion efficiency of organic phase change materials (PCMs). Our composite retained the enthalpy of PCM and exhibited a greatly reduced supercooling temperature. The novel composite was investigated by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). The enthalpy of polyurethane has increased about 8.6% after infiltrating into graphite foam. The composite was very stable during thermal cycle test, and the electro-to-heat conversion efficiency achieves to 85% at lower voltages (1.5–1.8V), which can vastly reduce energy consumption. The as-prepared composite was used in a wear layer to test its performance comparing with normal fabric.

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  • Wu, Wenhao & Huang, Xinyu & Li, Kai & Yao, Ruimin & Chen, Renjie & Zou, Ruqiang, 2017. "A functional form-stable phase change composite with high efficiency electro-to-thermal energy conversion," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 190(C), pages 474-480.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:appene:v:190:y:2017:i:c:p:474-480
    DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.12.159
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