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Preparation and characterization of form-stable phase-change materials with enhanced thermal conductivity based on nano-Al2O3 modified binary fatty acids and expanded perlite
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Thermally Active Medium-Density Fiberboard (MDF) with the Addition of Phase Change Materials for Furniture and Interior Design
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Nanoencapsulated Phase-Change Materials with a Hybrid DOPO/SiO2 Shell for Integrated Thermal Regulation and Flame Retardancy in Building Materials
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Exploring electro-thermal conversion in phase change materials: A review
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Calcium chloride hexahydrate based supercooling phase change material for a long-term recovery of low-grade thermal energy
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Optimized scheduling strategies for integrated energy systems in agricultural parks with near-zero carbon emissions
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Waste eggshell derived porous skeleton with dual functional CNT synergistically enhance the thermal property of PCMs for thermal management
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Efficient two-stage encapsulation of metallic phase change materials achieving excellent thermal storage performance
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Study on the melting and solidification performance and uniformity of rotating mechanism-enhanced triplex-tube latent heat thermal energy storage system
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Anisotropically conductive phase change composites enabled by aligned continuous carbon fibers for full-spectrum solar thermal energy harvesting
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High-entropy Ti-Zr-Hf-Ni-Cu alloys as solid-solid phase change materials for high-temperature thermal energy storage
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2D MHD Mixed Convection in a Zigzag Trapezoidal Thermal Energy Storage System Using NEPCM
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The One-Way Analysis of Variance of Heat-Storage Materials Used in Building of Poultry Houses
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Graphene Aerogel‐Supported Phase‐Change Material for Pyroelectric Energy Harvesting: Structural Modification and Form Stability Analysis
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Melting performance assessments on a triplex-tube thermal energy storage system: Optimization based on response surface method with natural convection
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Poly(vinyl alcohol)-Based Nanofibers with Improved Thermal Conductivity and Efficient Photothermal Response for Wearable Thermal Management
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Prussian blue analogues and their derivatives for electrochemical energy conversion
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Multifunctional polyacrylamide/hydrated salt/MXene phase change hydrogels with high thermal energy storage, photothermal conversion capability and strain sensitivity for personal healthcare
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A timeline of the phase-change problem for latent thermal energy storage systems: A review of theoretical approaches from the 1970′s to 2022
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Seasonal thermal performance of geopolymer wall with phase change material and green façade: Southern Italy study
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Phase-Change Microcapsules with a Stable Polyurethane Shell through the Direct Crosslinking of Cellulose Nanocrystals with Polyisocyanate at the Oil/Water Interface of Pickering Emulsion
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Nature-inspired lotus-shaped fins combined with hybrid nanoparticles and metal foam for high-performance latent heat thermal energy storage
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Aramid nanofiber based flexible composite phase change films with different energy response: Structure, performances and energy conversion mechanism
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Asymmetric phase change fabrics integrating active thermal regulation and antibacterial functionality
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Demand flexibility and cost-saving potentials via smart building energy management: Opportunities in residential space heating across the US
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Gold tailings-solar salt shape-stabilized phase change materials for medium-high temperature thermal energy storage
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Phase change materials for energy efficiency in photovoltaic systems and buildings: A review
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THERMAL AND CHEMICAL STABILITIES OF ORGANIC PHASE CHANGE MATERIALS: PARAFFIN, BEESWAX, AND POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL USING THERMAL CYCLING METHOD FOR WASTE HEAT RECOVERY APPLICATIONS
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A metal-based microencapsulated phase change material (MEPCM) with high thermal conductivity, electrical insulation and flame retardancy and its application in epoxy resin
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Microsphere Structure Composite Phase Change Material with Anti‐Leakage, Self‐Sensing, and Photothermal Conversion Properties for Thermal Energy Harvesting and Multi‐Functional Sensor
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Techno-economic analysis and optimization of 50 MWe linear fresnel reflector solar thermal power plant for different climatic conditions
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From micro to macro: The importance of dimensionality in stabilizing phase change materials based polymer composites
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Cold energy storage enhancement and phase transition temperature regulation
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Potential applications of phase change materials in the food industry: A review
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Experimental research on the effect of graphite on heat transfer performance of a latent heat storage system
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Ni@rGO into nickel foam for composite polyethylene glycol and erythritol phase change materials
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Enhancing cementitious composites with PCM-impregnated cork granules for sustainable and energy-efficient building elements
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Preparation and Properties of Phase Change Energy Storage Composites Based on Modified Fly Ash
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Supercooled Liquids in a Core–Shell Coordination Structure for Practical Long‐Term Energy Storage
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Multi-source responsive and leakage-proof phase change composites based on cellulose nanofiber/sodium alginate crosslinked aerogel for thermal energy storage and management
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Phase change-related thermal property characterization and enhancement in carbon-based organic phase change composites
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Nervous system inspired interconnected phase change composites with efficient thermal conductive network for sustained power generation
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Preparation and investigation of a prefabricated salt hydrate phase change material partition for passive solar buildings
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A Novel Pressure-Controlled Molecular Dynamics Simulation Method for Nanoscale Boiling Heat Transfer
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Ultrahigh-performance solid-solid phase change material for efficient, high-temperature thermal energy storage
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Photo-thermal and temperature-regulated sodium alginate-g-mPEG/carbon nanotube hybrid fibers with improved tensile strength
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Study on Phase Change Materials’ Heat Transfer Characteristics of Medium Temperature Solar Energy Collection System
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Utilizing phase change materials in thermal energy systems: applications in waste heat recovery
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Use of biochar co-mediated chitosan mesopores to encapsulate alkane and improve thermal properties
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Heterogeneous network of 2D MOFs decorated 1D CNTs imparting multiple functionalities to composite phase change materials
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Aerogels Meet Phase Change Materials: Fundamentals, Advances, and Beyond
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Numerical study of shell and tube thermal energy storage system: Enhancing solidification performance with single-walled carbon nanotubes in phase change material
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Phase change materials in energy-efficient buildings—from material selection, design to system application and assessment
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Phase change material-enhanced radiative cooling: From spectral design and material synthesis to advanced applications
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Flexible combined latent heat and cold storage for dual thermal output with large temperature difference
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Chemistry in phase change energy storage: Properties regulation on organic phase change materials by covalent bond modification
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Intelligent thermal control system in dark environments based on azobenzene-graphene photothermal phase-change energy storage composites
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Triple-objective optimization and three-dimensional modeling of industrial flue gas waste heat recovery using erythritol phase change material
Jia-Jie Jiang and Li-Wu Fan
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Preparation and photothermal investigation of PDA and CuNPs coupled modified expanded graphite with sodium acetate trihydrate composite phase change materials
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Thermo-Economic Assessments on a Heat Storage Tank Filled with Graded Metal Foam
Gang Liu, Yuanji Li, Pan Wei, Tian Xiao, Xiangzhao Meng and Xiaohu Yang
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D-Mannitol/Graphene Phase-Change Composites with Structured Conformation and Thermal Pathways Allow Durable Solar–Thermal–Electric Conversion and Electricity Output
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A metal-based microencapsulated phase change material (MEPCM) with high thermal reliability and its performance regulation
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Flexible phase change composites based on hierarchically porous polypyrrole scaffold for broad-band solar absorption and efficient solar-thermal-electric energy conversion
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Biodegradable polylactic acid/polyethylene glycol blends as form-stable phase change materials for thermal energy storage and management
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Phase-change materials reinforced intelligent paint for efficient daytime radiative cooling
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Thermal characteristics of a medium- and high-temperature latent heat storage system under various operating conditions
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Novel Latent Heat Storage Systems Based on Liquid Metal Matrices with Suspended Phase Change Material Microparticles
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Carbon-Enhanced Hydrated Salt Phase Change Materials for Thermal Management Applications
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Analysis on the thermal behaviour of the latent heat storage system using S-CO2 and H-PCM
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Dual-functional waste-derived geopolymer scaffold for low-supercooling shape-stabilised phase change materials in energy-efficient building envelopes
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Sugar alcohol-based phase change materials for thermal energy storage: Optimization design and applications
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Functional Surface Modification of Al-Si@Al2o3 Microencapsulated Phase Change Material
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Thermal Expansion Challenges and Solution Strategies for Phase Change Material Encapsulation: A Comprehensive Review
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Polyethylene glycol infiltrated biomass-derived porous carbon phase change composites for efficient thermal energy storage
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High energy density long-term thermochemical energy storage composite based on salt and wood-derived activated biochar
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Magnetically tightened multifunctional phase change materials
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Study on melting process of latent heat energy storage system by nano-enhanced phase change material under rotation condition
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Enhanced solar-thermal energy storage performance of NF/Ni-Cu@rGO/PEG composite phase change materials with 3D conductive network
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Review on the role of metals in the field of phase change materials: From their use for thermal energy storage to multifunctional applications
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A composite phase change thermal storage material and its application in floor heating module
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Compatible paraffin@SiO2 microcapsules/polydimethylsiloxane composites with heat storage capacity and enhanced thermal conductivity for thermal management
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High-Efficiency InP/InGaAs Thermophotovoltaics Enabled by a Double-Heterojunction Design
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Preparation and characterization of phase change microcapsule emulsion for thermal energy storage and transportation
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Fluidic phase–change materials with continuous latent heat from theoretically tunable ternary metals for efficient thermal management
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Gradient Metal Foam and Nanoparticle Coupling Enhancement on Phase Change Heat Storage for Improving Thermal Performance of a Heat Pump
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Facile and safety synthesis of highly loaded phase change microcapsules with paraffin/butyl stearate core and their feasible application in polymer composite
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The contribution of artificial intelligence to phase change materials in thermal energy storage: From prediction to optimization
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Energy Applications of Ionic Liquids: Recent Developments and Future Prospects
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Wide temperature range phase change cold energy storage by using esterification between polyethylene glycol and lauric acid
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Innovative approaches to controlled yogurt fermentation using integrated solar PCM systems
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LED-induced photoactivity of self-supporting chitosan-azobenzene films for light energy harvesting/storage
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Predicting the performance of a photovoltaic unit via machine learning methods in the existence of finned thermal storage unit
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Anchoring phase change interface enhances solar thermal energy storage
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Photoelectromagnetic multimode triggered phase change materials for thermotherapy
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Towards high performance semi-interpenetrating phase change materials networks via linear polyethylene glycol-based multimerization effect
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Exploration of new function for thermal energy storage: Temperature stabilizer
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Phase Change Energy Storage Elastic Fiber: A Simple Route to Personal Thermal Management
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Ultralow CNT-reinforced phase-change fibers for scalable wearable thermoregulation
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Thermomagnetic synergy in phase change materials for revolutionizing energy storage and spintronic devices
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Impregnation of solid wood with 1-octadecanol/1-dodecanol eutectic PCM for potential building thermal energy storage applications
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Multifunctional composite phase change materials: Preparation, enhanced properties and applications
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An overview of the preparation and characteristics of phase change materials with nanomaterials
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Measurement of daily climate physical risks and climate transition risks faced by China's energy sector stocks
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A review on carbon-based phase change materials for thermal energy storage
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Multi-Energy Conversion and Electromagnetic Shielding Enabled by Carbonized Polyimide/Kevlar/Graphene Oxide@ZIF-67 Bidirectional Complex Aerogel-Encapsulated Phase-Change Materials
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Construction of Wheat Bran Biomass Porous Aerogel by Starch Pasting for Fabrication of Phase Change Composites with High Latent Heat Storage and Temperature Regulation
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Comprehensive insights into machine learning and CFD approaches for latent heat energy storage systems
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Graphene-zeolite smart flooring as a catalyst for digital and sustainable transformation in construction: a review
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A bibliometrics study of phase change materials (PCMs)
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Heat transfer and thermal performance investigation on a visualized latent heat storage system in pilot-scale: Scalable medium-temperature thermal energy storage system
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Large-Scale Production of Continuous Sheath-Core Composite Phase Change Fibers for Personal Thermal Management in Cold Alpine Environments by Coaxial Wet Spinning Technology
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Current progress in energy utilization of building systems combining solar thermal and heat storage technologies
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Preparation and performance of tubular carbon-based carbonate composites for thermochemical energy storage
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Application of actively enhanced solar phase change heat storage system in building heating: A numerical and statistical optimization study
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Assessment of Phase Change Materials Incorporation into Construction Commodities for Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Building Applications
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Comprehensive review of thermal management strategies for lithium-ion batteries: from heat generation mechanism to advanced cooling solutions
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Resource utilization of solid waste in the field of phase change thermal energy storage
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Phase Change Thermal Storage Materials for Interdisciplinary Applications
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Intrinsically flame-retardant phase change material via atherton-todd synthesis: Dual-functionality in thermal energy storage and fire safety enhancement
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Anions mediated amino-type Cd-MOFs catalysts for efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution
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Rapid large-capacity storage of renewable solar-/electro-thermal energy within phase-change materials by bioinspired multifunctional meshes
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Oxygen‐Rich Porous Organic Polymer for Thermal Energy Storage
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Experimental and numerical investigations on radiant floor heating system integrated with macro-encapsulated phase change material
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Multifunctional Phase Change Composites Based on Elastic MXene/Silver Nanowire Sponges for Excellent Thermal/Solar/Electric Energy Storage, Shape Memory, and Adjustable Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Functions
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Development of PCM-Impregnated Expanded Shale Incorporated High Strength Thermal Energy Storing Concrete
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Novel organically modified disodium hydrogen phosphate dodecahydrate-based phase change composite for efficient solar energy storage and conversion
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Flexible HMF/HTC/PEG composite foam with photothermal conversion, energy storage, and shape memory for adaptive thermal management
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Front-surface cooling of infrared thermophotovoltaic cells
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Thermally conductive composites with adjustable phase change temperature for efficient thermal management
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An analysis of latent heat thermal energy storage in a hexagonal triplex-tube unit with curve shape fin and CNTs
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A novel dynamic-priority-based quantification method for comprehensive flexibility potential of grid-interactive building
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A novel attempt to enhance the heat transfer rate of thermal energy storage using multitemperature phase change materials through experimental and numerical modelling
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Integrated energy intelligent agent technology: Concepts, architecture, applications, and prospects
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AIEgens in Solar Energy Utilization: Advances and Opportunities
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Flame-retardant and phase-changing microcapsules incorporating black phosphorus for efficient solar energy storage
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Energy assessment of the integration of seasonal thermal energy storage in an instant coffee production plant
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Multiscale Porous Architecture Consisting of Graphene Aerogels and Metastructures Enabling Robust Thermal and Mechanical Functionalities of Phase Change Materials
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Integrating phase-change thermal storage into the indirect dry-cooling system of a thermal power unit and optimal operation strategy
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Healable supramolecular phase change polymers for thermal energy harvesting and storage
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High-Efficiency and Scalable Cooling Solution for Parked Cars: Coupling Radiative Cooling and Latent Heat Storage
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Ultraflexible, Cost-Effective and Scalable Polymer-Based Phase Change Composites for Wearable Thermal Management
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Composited phase change material with hierarchical metal foam for efficient thermal energy management
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Shape-stabilized and flexible phase change materials with enhanced photothermal conversion for efficient thermal energy storage
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Transient performance modelling of solar tower power plants with molten salt thermal energy storage systems
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Development of Macro-Encapsulated Phase-Change Material Using Composite of NaCl-Al2O3 with Characteristics of Self-Standing
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Aliphatic-acid coating and nano chitosan nucleator synergistically regulate the performance of PMMA “bone-Locking” foam dressing used for emergency fixation of clavicle fracture
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Enhancing the performance of thermal energy storage by adding nano-particles with paraffin phase change materials
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Efficient preparation of bamboo-based shape-stable phase change materials using a rapid pretreatment method combining low-intensity microwave
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3D Reduced Graphene Oxide/MXene Scaffolds with Precisely Anchored Fe3O4 Nanoparticles and Impregnated Polyethylene Glycol for Efficient Thermal Management and Electromagnetic Interference Shielding
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Waste polyvinyl chloride derived latent thermal energy storage composites for waste heat recovery via packed bed system
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Rapid large-capacity solar/electro-thermal charger
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Preparation and properties of magnetic phase change film integrated with multi-functions of self-cleaning, anti-fog and air purification
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Climate risk analysis: Definitions, measurements, strategies, and sectoral impacts
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Porous materials: The next frontier in energy technologies
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A molecular dynamics-based study on the microstructural phase transition mechanisms of novel paraffin composite phase change materials
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Characterization and performance analysis of SrCl2 impregnated activated alumina composites for solar thermal energy storage
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Muscle‐Inspired Formable Wood‐Based Phase Change Materials
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Case Study of Fungal Mycelium/Eicosane Composite as an Energy Storage Additive for Gypsum Plaster in a Model Experiment
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Parametric optimization of rotational enhancement for solidification in latent heat storage
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An efficient FEM approach for Soret and Dufour effect in non-Newtonian fluid enclosed between two equilateral triangular cavity
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Feasibility Analysis of a Direct-drive PV Heat Pump System Based on Phase Change Heat Storage
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High heat storing and thermally diffusive artificial skin for wearable thermal management
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Functional surface modification of Al-Si@Al2O3 microencapsulated phase change material
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Magnetically accelerated thermal energy storage within Fe3O4‐anchored MXene‐based phase change materials
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Directional enhancement and potential reduction of thermal conductivity induced by one-dimensional nanoparticle addition in pure PCMs
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Magnetohydrodynamic thermal behavior of nanofluid flow in a trapezoidal cavity subjected to non-uniform heating
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Mobilized thermal energy storage for clean heating in carbon neutrality era: A perspective on policies in China
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Dual-functional polyethylene glycol/graphene aerogel phase change composites with ultrahigh loading for thermal energy storage
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Performance enhancement and dual-phase change heat transfer mechanism for latent heat storage system using phase change nanoemulsion
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Construction of Graphene/SWCNT network in NaCl-based phase change material toward efficient thermal energy storage
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Porous Carbon-Based Phase Change Material Host Matrix from Semicoking Wastewater
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Optimal design and thermal performance study of a two-stage latent heat thermal energy storage technology for heating systems
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Multiple Hydrogen‐Bond Cross‐Linking Solid–Solid Phase Change Materials for Batteries’ Thermal Management
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Study on the flexible control method of thermal storage technology participating in the power grid
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All-weather passive building thermal management: Design and performance evaluation of radiative cooling coating integrated with phase change materials
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Numerical simulation and performance analysis of cascaded latent heat storage systems under steady and unsteady inlet temperature conditions
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Processing and properties of Al-Si microcapsules with a biomimetic-corrugated structure and corundum-mullite composite shell
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Thermo-economic study of cold thermal energy storage with various storage scenarios in a supermarket located in tropical climates
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Fast UV curing sodium sulfate decahydrate based flexible phase change material with excellent mechanical strength for thermal energy storage
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Core-sheath phase change fibers via coaxial wet spinning for solar energy active storage
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Hybrid enhancement of SOFC anodes: Integrating modulated electrical double layers and phase change materials for carbon-resilient energy conversion
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Fabrication and characteristics of polyethylene glyco/cotton friction spun composite yarn
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Roadmap for phase change materials in photonics and beyond
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Molecular patterns in the thermophysical properties of pyridinium ionic liquids as phase change materials for energy storage in the intermediate temperature range
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A phase change supramolecular assembly with a rapid self-healing behavior via thermally actuated reversible associations
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Utilizing Wadi Rum Silica Sands for Solar Thermal Energy and Heat Storage: A Sustainable Solution for Domestic Use
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Accelerated Perovskite Oxide Development for Thermochemical Energy Storage by a High‐Throughput Combinatorial Approach
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Enhanced snow melting efficiency in thermal energy storage concrete incorporated with carbon nanotubes for pavement applications
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Constructing 3D Skeletons for Enhanced Thermal Transport in Phase-Change Materials via Double-Percolated Structures
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AI‐Driven Advances in Sustainable Materials for Green Energy: From Innovation to Lifecycle Management
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Polymer Encapsulation Strategy toward 3D Printable, Sustainable, and Reliable Form-Stable Phase Change Materials for Advanced Thermal Energy Storage
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Numerical simulation of turbulent natural convection heat transfer in an MW-class offshore wind turbine nacelle based on a multi-feature acquisition meshing technique
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High-power-density packed-bed thermal energy storage using form-stable expanded graphite-based phase change composite
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Preparation and application of composite phase change materials stabilized by cellulose nanofibril-based foams for thermal energy storage
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Anisotropic hemp-stem-derived biochar supported phase change materials with efficient solar-thermal energy conversion and storage
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Novel photodriven phase change material based on blackbody-inspired modification of gallium liquid metal for advanced photo-thermal conversion and infrared stealth
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Synergistic Encapsulation of Phase‐Change Materials With Two Modified Biomass Carbons for Superior Thermal Performance
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MOF-derived hierarchical carbon/ZnO hybrid synergistically boosts photothermal conversion and storage capability of phase change materials
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Enhancement of PCMs performance using nano-particles in horizontal triple-series shell-and-tube heat exchangers: A numerical study
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Structurally engineered 3D porous graphene based phase change composite with highly efficient multi-energy conversion and versatile applications
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Emerging Hot Issues in Organic Thermoelectrics
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Synthesis and Characterization of MnWO4-CNT for Supercapacitor Applications
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Synergistic enhancement of phase change materials through three-dimensional porous layered covalent triazine framework/expanded graphite composites for solar energy storage and beyond
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Thermochemical heat storage performance of Fe-doped MgO/Mg(OH)2: Experimental and DFT investigation
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Experimental study on supercooling performance optimization of sodium acetate trihydrate phase change energy storage materials
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Advanced phase change material-thermal energy storage for low-carbon heat: materials, reliability, and AI-driven system integration for industry, buildings, and data centers
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Using Phase Change Materials (PCM) to Reduce Energy Consumption in Buildings
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Synthesis of Al-12Si@Porous Al2O3 macro-capsulated phase change material for high-temperature latent heat storage
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On the rational development of advanced thermochemical thermal batteries for short-term and long-term energy storage
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Properties regulation and application of biomass carbon based composite phase change materials in thermal energy storage
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Opportunities in thermal energy storage: Where phase change materials meet aerogels
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Influence of Fe2O3 on the absorptivity of in situ synthesized solar high-temperature absorbing and storing integrated mullite-based ceramics
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Exploration of Highly Porous Biochar Derived from Dead Leaves to Immobilize LiOH·H2O Nanoparticles for Efficient Thermochemical Heat Storage Applications
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All-day solar power generation enabled by photo/thermoelectric conversion and thermal energy storage
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Energy Storage: From Fundamental Principles to Industrial Applications
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Thermal management of high-power systems via aluminum vapor chambers: fabrication and characterization
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Thermal performance investigation of a medium-temperature pilot-scale latent heat thermal energy storage system: The constant and step temperatures charging and discharging
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Enhanced thermal storage and photo-thermal conversion composite phase change materials based on MOF-derived carbon for efficient solar energy utilization
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Integration of sustainable polymers with phase change materials
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Intermittent Exothermic and Self‐Healing Hydrated Salt Gels for Advanced Thermal Management of Underfloor Radiant Heating System
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Experimental investigation on phase change material–based finned tube heat exchanger for thermal energy storage and building envelope thermal management
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High-performance and stress-controllable solid-solid phase change material for long-term thermal energy storage
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Binary Phase Diagrams of Coordination Polymers with Eutectic Behaviors
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Tightened 1D/3D carbon heterostructure infiltrating phase change materials for solar–thermoelectric energy harvesting: Faster and better
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A Leakage‐Proof Wrapped Cooler with Daytime Radiative Cooling and Efficient Thermal‐Shock Resistance for Outdoor Electronics Thermal Management
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Closed-loop geothermal system is a potential source of low-carbon renewable energy
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Influence of different rotational speeds of inner and outer tubes on phase change heat storage: An optimization study
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Polymerized Solid–Solid State Phase Change Materials: Design, Preparation, and Application
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Thermal Management and Mechanical Properties of Epoxy‐Sandwich Composites Containing Microencapsulated Phase Change Material
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Research progress and performance improvement of phase change heat accumulators
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Advanced pressure-upgraded dynamic phase change materials
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Low carbon buildings and regional prosperity: the economic growth effects of energy efficiency and environmental performance in China’s Construction industry
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Advanced Phase Change Materials from Natural Perspectives: Structural Design and Functional Applications
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Irreversibilities in natural convection inside a right-angled trapezoidal cavity with sinusoidal wall temperature
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High thermal conductive and photothermal phase change material microcapsules via cellulose nanocrystal stabilized Pickering emulsion for solar harvesting and thermal energy storage
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Thermal performance analysis of new bionic “fishbone” fins in a triplex-tube latent heat storage system with single cycle process
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Tandem radiative cooling with latent thermal energy storage for enhanced passive cooling and thermal shock resistance
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Fabricating Thermoconductive Phase-Change Fiber via Solvent-Regulated Encapsulation in Carbon Nanotube Network
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A physics-informed neural network framework for state estimation of latent heat thermal energy storage: temperature reconstruction and state-of-charge prediction
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Thermal energy storage catalysts for coproduction process in integrated CO2 methanation and NH3 decomposition
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Co/N co‐doped flower‐like carbon‐based phase change materials toward solar energy harvesting
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Parameter optimization of phase change material and the combination of phase change material and cool paint according to corresponding energy consumption characteristics under various climates
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