scholarly journals Rheological Behaviour of Cementitious Materials Incorporating Solid–Solid Phase Change Materials

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Lionel Plancher ◽  
Alexandre Pierre ◽  
Giao T. M. Nguyen ◽  
Ronan L. Hébert ◽  
Béatrice A. Ledésert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Yield Strength ◽  
Phase Change ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Phase Change Materials ◽  
Solid Phase ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Rheological Behaviour ◽  
Cementitious Materials ◽  
Major Step ◽  
High Latent Heat

Nowadays, thermal regulation of the indoor environment is mandatory to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The incorporation of Phase Change Materials (PCMs) and especially solid–solid PCMs (s/s PCMs) into building materials can be a major step forward in reducing energy consumption. Such materials are used for their high latent heat to save and release heat during phase change. To integrate these products in the fabrication of cementitious materials, it is essential to predict their influence on the rheological behaviour of construction materials. In this work, rheological measurements were carried out on composite suspensions made of cement or mortar plus s/s PCMs. Results showed that the fitting of the Herschel–Bulkley model with a constant value of flow exponent was reliable. The s/s PCMs influenced the consistency and the yield strength values, with the yield strength value being only slightly affected. The adaptation of an existing viscosity model is proposed to predict the consistency value of suspensions. Finally, an innovative approach to predict the flow behaviour is proposed and we highlight the research needs to mainstream the use of s/s PCMs in construction materials.

Preparation of Phase Change Building Materials

2010 ◽  
Vol 96 ◽  
pp. 161-164
Author(s):  
Hai Jian Li ◽  
Zhi Jiang Ji ◽  
Zhi Jun Xin ◽  
Jing Wang
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Phase Change ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Phase Change Materials ◽  
Absorption Method ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Steady Temperature ◽  
Scanning Electron ◽  
High Latent Heat

The types and characteristics of phase change materials were discussed. With respect to application in building materials, the PCM should have more attractive properties including high latent heat values, stability and proper melting point, inflammability, corrosiveness and supercooling. Phase change building material (PCBM) was prepared using vacuum absorption method and tested by means of Differential Scanning Calorimetry(DSC) and Scanning Electron Microscopy(SEM). The testing results have shown that organic PCM was absorbed into the holes of inorganic carriers completely and distributed evenly with stable performances. It is concluded that the composite PCM has steady temperature-adjusting function and the preparation means is acceptable.

scholarly journals Phase-Change Materials in Concrete: Opportunities and Challenges for Sustainable Construction and Building Materials

Materials ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 335
Author(s):  
Raju Sharma ◽  
Jeong-Gook Jang ◽  
Jong-Wan Hu
Keyword(s):  
Phase Change ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Phase Change Materials ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Concrete Strength ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Cementitious Materials ◽  
Supplementary Cementitious Materials ◽  
Sustainable Construction

The use of phase-change materials (PCM) in concrete has revealed promising results in terms of clean energy storage. However, the negative impact of the interaction between PCM and concrete on the mechanical and durability properties limits field applications, leading to a shift of the research to incorporate PCM into concrete using different techniques to overcome these issues. The storage of clean energy via PCM significantly supports the UN SDG 7 target of affordable and clean energy. Therefore, the present study focuses on three aspects: PCM type, the effect of PCM on concrete properties, and connecting the outcome of PCM concrete composite to the United Nations sustainable development goals (UN SDGs). The compensation of reduction in strength of PCM-contained concrete is possible up to some extent with the use of nanomaterials and supplementary cementitious materials. As PCM-incorporated concrete is categorized a type of building material, the large-scale use of this material will affect the different stages associated with building lifetimes. Therefore, in the present study, the possible amendments of the different associated stages of building lifetimes after the use of PCM-incorporated concrete are discussed and mapped in consideration of the UN SDGs 7, 11, and 12. The current challenges in the widespread use of PCM are lower thermal conductivity, the trade-off between concrete strength and PCM, and absence of the link between the outcome of PCM-concrete composite and UN SDGs. The global prospects of PCM-incorporated concrete as part of the effort to attain the UN SDGs as studied here will motivate architects, designers, practicing engineers, and researchers to accelerate their efforts to promote the consideration of PCM-containing concrete ultimately to attain net zero carbon emissions from building infrastructure for a sustainable future.

Enhance the Thermal Storage of Cement-Based Composites With Phase Change Materials and Carbon Nanotubes

2013 ◽  
Vol 135 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Baoguo Han ◽  
Kun Zhang ◽  
Xun Yu
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Phase Change ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Phase Change Materials ◽  
Cement Mortar ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Thermal Storage ◽  
Building Models ◽  
Scale Down ◽  
Mechanical Performances

Phase change materials (PCM) have been incorporated with cementitious construction materials to store thermal energy and control interior climate in buildings, which can reduce the energy consumption and improve thermal comfort. However, addition of PCM is found to decrease strength and thermal conductivity of the cement-based composite. Carbon nanotubes (CNT) are integrated into cementitious construction materials with microencapsulated PCM to improve their thermal-conductive and mechanical performances. Results of lab and outdoor tests show the modified cement mortar containing both PCM and CNT exhibits better heat insulation properties than plain cement mortar. A temperature difference up to 6.8 °C was observed between interiors of two same size scale-down building models (one made of plain cement mortar, the other one made of cement mortar with PCM and CNT). This indicates that the modified cement mortar can effectively enhance the thermal storage property of cement-based building materials.

Biodegradable Polyurethane Solid‐Solid Phase Change Materials

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (24) ◽  
pp. 6280-6285
Author(s):  
Burcu Oktay ◽  
Nilhan Kayaman‐Apohan
Keyword(s):  
Phase Change ◽  
Phase Change Materials ◽  
Solid Phase ◽  
Biodegradable Polyurethane

Electrospun Polyethylene Glycol/Polyvinyl Alcohol Composite Nanofibrous Membranes as Shape-Stabilized Solid–Solid Phase Change Materials

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 167-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junwen Huang ◽  
Houyong Yu ◽  
Somia Yassin Hussain Abdalkarim ◽  
Jaromir Marek ◽  
Jiri Militky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Polyethylene Glycol ◽  
Polyvinyl Alcohol ◽  
Phase Change ◽  
Phase Change Materials ◽  
Solid Phase ◽  
Nanofibrous Membranes

Optimization of thermal conductivity in composites loaded with the solid-solid phase-change materials

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 1157-1165
Author(s):  
Taoufik Mnasri ◽  
Adel Abbessi ◽  
Rached Ben Younes ◽  
Atef Mazioud
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Phase Change ◽  
Phase Change Materials ◽  
Solid Phase ◽  
Spherical Inclusions ◽  
First Case ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Composite Conductivity ◽  
First Time

AbstractThis work focuses on identifying the thermal conductivity of composites loaded with phase-change materials (PCMs). Three configurations are studied: (1) the PCMs are divided into identical spherical inclusions arranged in one plane, (2) the PCMs are inserted into the matrix as a plate on the level of the same plane of arrangement, and (3) the PCMs are divided into identical spherical inclusions arranged periodically in the whole matrix. The percentage PCM/matrix is fixed for all cases. A comparison among the various situations is made for the first time, thus providing a new idea on how to insert PCMs into composite matrices. The results show that the composite conductivity is the most important consideration in the first case, precisely when the arrangement plane is parallel with the flux and diagonal to the entry face. In the present work, we are interested in exploring the solid-solid PCMs. The PCM polyurethane and a wood matrix are particularly studied.

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