scholarly journals Climate-Based Analysis for the Potential Use of Coconut Oil as Phase Change Material in Buildings

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (19) ◽  
pp. 10731
Author(s):  
Cibele Eller ◽  
Mohamad Rida ◽  
Katharina Boudier ◽  
Caio Otoni ◽  
Gabriela Celani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase Change ◽  
Phase Change Material ◽  
Coconut Oil ◽  
Economic Feasibility ◽  
Maximum Temperature ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Temperature Range ◽  
Demand Reduction ◽  
Wide Availability ◽  
Change Material

One of the most efficient measures to reduce energy consumption in buildings is using passive thermal comfort strategies. This paper shows the potential of coconut oil as a bio-based phase change material (PCM) incorporated into construction components to improve the thermal performance of buildings for several climates, due to its environmental advantages, wide availability, and economic feasibility. The thermophysical properties of coconut oil were determined through differential scanning calorimetry. Numerical simulations were conducted in ESP-r, comparing an office space with a gypsum ceiling to one with coconut oil as PCM for 12 climate types in the Köppen–Geiger classification. The results show that coconut oil is a suitable PCM for construction applications under tropical and subtropical climates. This PCM can provide year-round benefits for these climates, even though a higher melting point is needed for optimum performance during hotter months. The highest demand reduction of 32% and a maximum temperature reduction of 3.7 °C were found in Mansa, Zambia (Cwa climate). The best results occur when average outdoor temperatures are within the temperature range of phase change. The higher the diurnal temperature range, the better the results. Our findings contribute to a better understanding of coconut oil in terms of its properties and potential for application in the building sector as PCM.

Developing a thermo-regulative system for nonwoven textiles using microencapsulated organic coconut oil

2020 ◽  
pp. 152808372092149
Author(s):  
Saraç E Gözde ◽  
Öner Erhan ◽  
Kahraman M Vezir
Keyword(s):  
Phase Change ◽  
Phase Change Material ◽  
Coconut Oil ◽  
Nonwoven Fabric ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Microencapsulated Phase Change Material ◽  
Nonwoven Textiles ◽  
Composite Fabrics ◽  
Change Material ◽  
Scanning Electron

Organic coconut oil was investigated as a bio-based phase change material in core, and melamine formaldehyde was used as shell material to fabricate microencapsulated phase change material for thermo-regulation in nonwoven textiles. The microcapsules were synthesized using in situ polymerization method. The produced microcapsules (microencapsulated phase change material) were applied by knife coating in different ratios (1:5 and 1.5:5; MPCM: coating paste by wt.) to 100% polypropylene nonwoven, porous, and hydrophilic layer of a laminated, spunbond, and double-layer fabric. The coated layer was confined within two layers of the fabric to develop a thermo-regulative system on the nonwoven fabric to regulate the body temperature in surgeries. The two layers were composed by applying heat (140°C) and pressure (12 kg/cm2). Organic coconut oil, the fabricated microcapsule, and the composite fabrics were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, and scanning electron microscopy. Scanning electron microscopy results revealed that spherical and uniform microcapsules were obtained with an approximate particle size of 2–6 µm. Differential scanning calorimetry results indicated that microencapsulated phase change material and the composite fabrics possessed significant melting enthalpies of 72.9 and 8.4–11.4 J/g, respectively, at peak melting temperatures between 21.6 and 22.8°C within human comfort temperature range. The utilization of coconut oil as a phase change material and the composite integration of this phase change material to a nonwoven fabric bring forward a novelty for future applications.

scholarly journals A SUSTAINABILITY APPROACH: INTEGRATION OF A MICROENCAPSULATED PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL TO A RECYCLED PES NONWOVEN FABRIC TO DEVELOP A HEAT STORING RECYCLED MATERIAL

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 58-64
Author(s):  
E.G. Saraç ◽  
E. Öner ◽  
M.V. Kahraman
Keyword(s):  
Phase Change ◽  
Phase Change Material ◽  
Phase Change Materials ◽  
In Situ Polymerization ◽  
Coconut Oil ◽  
Nonwoven Fabric ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
The Core ◽  
Needle Punching ◽  
Change Material

Phase change materials (PCMs) are thermal energy storing materials which are adopted in various industries including textiles. They provide temperature regulation by absorbing the heat from the ambiance or releasing the latent heat that they store. PCMs are widely integrated into textiles in microencapsulated form where the core PCM is covered by the microcapsule shell and protected during phase change. This form also provides a higher thermal conductivity. In this work, a blend of organic coconut oil and n-octadecane were used as phase change material in core, and melamine formaldehyde was used as shell material to develop microencapsulated PCM for heat storage. The microcapsules were produced by using in situ polymerization method. The developed microcapsules (MPCMs) were integrated to a recycled PES (polyester) nonwoven fabric, generated from PET (polyethylene terephthalate) fibres, and manufactured by combing and needle punching technique. The MPCMs were implemented to the fabric by coating method. The core PCM, MPCM, and the coated nonwoven fabric were assessed by Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR). SEM results indicated that spherical and uniform microcapsules were obtained with a particle size of 3-9 μm. DSC results revealed that MPCM and the MPCM coated nonwoven fabric possessed a remarkable melting enthalpy of 111 J/g and 30.9 J/g, respectively at peak melting temperatures of 28.1°C and 27.4°C.

Synthesis and Thermal Properties of Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate/Urea Resin as Thermal Energy Storage Micro-Encapsulated Phase Change Material

2017 ◽  
Vol 140 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chenzhen Liu ◽  
Ling Ma ◽  
Zhonghao Rao ◽  
Yimin Li
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Phase Change ◽  
Magnesium Sulfate ◽  
Phase Change Material ◽  
Core Material ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Sulfate Heptahydrate ◽  
Encapsulated Phase Change Material ◽  
Change Material

In this study, micro-encapsulated phase change material (microPCM) was successfully synthesized by emulsion polymerization method, using magnesium sulfate heptahydrate (MSH) as core material and urea resin (UR) as shell material. The surface morphologies and particle size distributions of the microPCM were tested by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and laser particle size analyzer. The chemical structure of microPCM was analyzed by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The thermal properties were investigated by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermal conductivity coefficient instrument, respectively.

Experimental and numerical assessment of using coconut oil as a phase‐change material for unconditioned buildings

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (7) ◽  
pp. 5177-5196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Talal Alqahtani ◽  
Sofiene Mellouli ◽  
Ahmad Bamasag ◽  
Faouzi Askri ◽  
Patrick E. Phelan
Keyword(s):  
Phase Change ◽  
Phase Change Material ◽  
Coconut Oil ◽  
Numerical Assessment ◽  
Change Material

The Properties of OMMT-PAN-Binary of Fatty Acids Blends as Phase Change Materials

2011 ◽  
Vol 239-242 ◽  
pp. 1101-1104
Author(s):  
Jing Guo ◽  
Heng Xue Xiang ◽  
Cheng Nv Hu
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Phase Change ◽  
Phase Change Material ◽  
Phase Change Materials ◽  
Heat Insulation ◽  
Cooling Curve ◽  
Polyacrylonitrile Fiber ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Thermal Circulation ◽  
Change Material

Using stearic acid-lauric acid binary of fatty acid as phase change material, waste polyacrylonitrile fiber (PAN) as supporting material, organic montmorillonite (OMMT) as modifier, and N, N-dimethylformamide as solvent, OMMT-PAN-binary fatty acid composite phase change materials(PCM) is prepared by solution blending. Using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermogravimetric analysis (TG) study the structure and properties of PCM, the optimized preparation techniques of PCM obtained by orthogonal tests. SEM results showed that the PCM was homogeneous structure, binary of fatty acid dispersed in the continuous phase PAN; TGA results indicated that the degradation of the phase change material can be divided into three steps; DSC results showed that the crystallization enthalpy of PCM reached 143.27 J/g, the phase change temperature was around 23°C, and the DSC thermal circulation showed good thermal stability of the PCM; cooling curve showed that the PCM had good heat insulation properties, holding time reached 800s, and after repeated thermal circulation, heat insulation properties remained the same.

Microencapsulation of n-hexadecane as phase change material by suspension polymerization

e-Polymers ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ai Yafei ◽  
Jin Yong ◽  
Sun Jing ◽  
Wei Deqing
Keyword(s):  
Melting Point ◽  
Phase Change ◽  
Phase Change Material ◽  
Latent Heat ◽  
Suspension Polymerization ◽  
Average Diameter ◽  
Heat Of Fusion ◽  
Synthetic Surfactant ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Change Material

AbstractIn this study, suspension polymerization is described to fabricate microcapsules containing n-hexadecane as phase change material. In the suspension polymerization, casein is employed as emulsifier and stabilizer instead of synthetic surfactant. Microcapsules with polystyrene as shell and n-hexadecane as core have an average diameter of 3~15μm and the size distribution are narrow. Thermal properties are investigated by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) showing that the microcapsules can store and release an amount of latent heat over a temperature range nearing the melting point of pure n-hexadecane. The latent heat of fusion of microencapsulated n-hexadecane decreases after microencapsulation. The melting point of microencapsulated n-hexadecane is near but higher than that of pure n-hexadecane, and the polymerization time has little effect on the melting point.

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