Shape-stabilized n-octadecane/activated carbon nanocomposite phase change material for thermal energy storage
A shape-stabilised n-octadecane/activated carbon nanocomposite was successfully prepared using a one-step impregnation method. Activated carbon (AC) was used as an inorganic framework material, and n-octadecane was used as a phase change material (PCM) for thermal energy storage. The mass loading pe...
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| author | Khadiran, Tumirah Hussein, Mohd Zobir Zainal, Zulkarnain Rusli, Rafeadah |
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| description | A shape-stabilised n-octadecane/activated carbon nanocomposite was successfully prepared using a one-step impregnation method. Activated carbon (AC) was used as an inorganic framework material, and n-octadecane was used as a phase change material (PCM) for thermal energy storage. The mass loading percentage of n-octadecane in the PCM nanocomposites which was determined using DSC is 42.5 wt.%, due to the excellent adsorption ability of AC. Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM) images and nitrogen adsorption–desorption results for the nanocomposites PCM indicate that n-octadecane was uniformly adsorbed into the pores of AC. The porous networks of the AC prevented leakage of the melted n-octadecane during the phase change processes. The performance of the n-octadecane/AC nanocomposites as a thermal energy storage material for building applications was examined by incorporation of the nanocomposite with gypsum to function as a panel board. The results indicate that the incorporation of the n-octadecane/AC nanocomposites in gypsum board lowered the indoor temperature fluctuation of the buildings, which could reduce energy consumption. |
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| spelling | upm-462722022-06-17T01:53:03Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/46272/ Shape-stabilized n-octadecane/activated carbon nanocomposite phase change material for thermal energy storage Khadiran, Tumirah Hussein, Mohd Zobir Zainal, Zulkarnain Rusli, Rafeadah A shape-stabilised n-octadecane/activated carbon nanocomposite was successfully prepared using a one-step impregnation method. Activated carbon (AC) was used as an inorganic framework material, and n-octadecane was used as a phase change material (PCM) for thermal energy storage. The mass loading percentage of n-octadecane in the PCM nanocomposites which was determined using DSC is 42.5 wt.%, due to the excellent adsorption ability of AC. Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM) images and nitrogen adsorption–desorption results for the nanocomposites PCM indicate that n-octadecane was uniformly adsorbed into the pores of AC. The porous networks of the AC prevented leakage of the melted n-octadecane during the phase change processes. The performance of the n-octadecane/AC nanocomposites as a thermal energy storage material for building applications was examined by incorporation of the nanocomposite with gypsum to function as a panel board. The results indicate that the incorporation of the n-octadecane/AC nanocomposites in gypsum board lowered the indoor temperature fluctuation of the buildings, which could reduce energy consumption. Elsevier 2015 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/46272/1/Shape-stabilized%20n-octadecane%3B%20activated%20carbon%20nanocomposite%20phase%20change%20material%20for%20thermal%20energy%20storage.pdf Khadiran, Tumirah and Hussein, Mohd Zobir and Zainal, Zulkarnain and Rusli, Rafeadah (2015) Shape-stabilized n-octadecane/activated carbon nanocomposite phase change material for thermal energy storage. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 55. pp. 189-197. ISSN 1876-1070; ESSN: 1876-1089 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876107015001194 10.1016/j.jtice.2015.03.028 |
| spellingShingle | Khadiran, Tumirah Hussein, Mohd Zobir Zainal, Zulkarnain Rusli, Rafeadah Shape-stabilized n-octadecane/activated carbon nanocomposite phase change material for thermal energy storage |
| title | Shape-stabilized n-octadecane/activated carbon nanocomposite phase change material for thermal energy storage |
| title_full | Shape-stabilized n-octadecane/activated carbon nanocomposite phase change material for thermal energy storage |
| title_fullStr | Shape-stabilized n-octadecane/activated carbon nanocomposite phase change material for thermal energy storage |
| title_full_unstemmed | Shape-stabilized n-octadecane/activated carbon nanocomposite phase change material for thermal energy storage |
| title_short | Shape-stabilized n-octadecane/activated carbon nanocomposite phase change material for thermal energy storage |
| title_sort | shape-stabilized n-octadecane/activated carbon nanocomposite phase change material for thermal energy storage |
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