Nanoparticle enhanced PCM applications for intensification of thermal performance in building: A review

Nanoparticle-enhanced phase change materials have engrossed augmenting consideration to remove the main limitation of PCMs in various industrial uses. Current article reports the use of PCMs as well as utilize of nanopartides to intensify energy performance and effective thermal management. Overviews of recent work and developments in the use of NEPCMs have been presented. Nanoparticles are employed to expedite unsteady processes and improve performance. Usually, the amount of nanoparticles is <5% by weight. In this case, the impact of adding nanoparticles on PCMs was investigated. Outputs revel that dispersing nanoparticles to PCMs have greater charging and discharging rates than pure PCM, Besides, this way is more effective in improving the management of energy because of augmenting conduction mode and reduction of fusion heat. (C) 2018 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.