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Experimental Investigation of Graphene Nanoplatelets Enhanced Low Temperature Ternary Eutectic Salt Hydrate Phase Change Material

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  • B. Kalidasan

    (Research Centre for Nano-Materials and Energy Technology (RCNMET), School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, Petaling Jaya 47500, Malaysia)

  • A. K. Pandey

    (Research Centre for Nano-Materials and Energy Technology (RCNMET), School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, Petaling Jaya 47500, Malaysia
    Center for Transdisciplinary Research (CFTR), Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Services, Saveetha University, Chennai 602105, India)

  • Saidur Rahman

    (Research Centre for Nano-Materials and Energy Technology (RCNMET), School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, Petaling Jaya 47500, Malaysia)

  • Kamal Sharma

    (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Engineering and Technology, GLA University, Mathura 281406, India)

  • V. V. Tyagi

    (School of Energy Management, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra 182320, India)

Abstract

A sustainable approach to ensuring the thermal regulation of space is reliable with phase change materials (PCMs) operating at 15–25 °C. Henceforth, there is a need of a search of binary and ternary eutectic PCMs operating at desirable phase transition temperatures of 15–25 °C, high energy storage enthalpy (180–220 J/g), improved thermal conductivity and better absorptivity of solar energy. In this current research, we developed a ternary eutectic inorganic salt hydrate PCM intended for a low-temperature thermal regulation system. Based on the eutectic melting point theory, the phase transition temperature and proportion of sodium carbonate decahydrate (SCD), sodium phosphate dibasic dodecahydrate (SPDD) and sodium sulphate decahydrate (SSD) were determined. As per the calculated proportion, ternary eutectic PCM was experimentally prepared. Furthermore, to enhance the thermal property, graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) were dispersed at weight concentrations of 0.4%, 0.7% and 1.0%. The prepared nanoparticle-dispersed PCMs were characterized using an optical microscope, Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy and a thermal conductivity meter, and a differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) was used to evaluate the morphology, chemical stability and thermal properties. The results showed increases in thermal conductivity and optical absorbance by 71.5% and 106.5%, respectively, with GNP at 1.0% weight concentration. Similarly, the degree of supercooling and transmissibility was reduced by 43.5% and 76.2% correspondingly. The prepared composite PCM is expected to contribute towards cooling, with an intention to contribute towards sustainable development.

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  • B. Kalidasan & A. K. Pandey & Saidur Rahman & Kamal Sharma & V. V. Tyagi, 2023. "Experimental Investigation of Graphene Nanoplatelets Enhanced Low Temperature Ternary Eutectic Salt Hydrate Phase Change Material," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(4), pages 1-17, February.
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