Polyurethane foams with microencapsulated phase change material: Comparative analysis of thermal conductivity characterization approaches

The use of thermal insulation materials is regarded as the most effective passive measure of energy savings in buildings. Rigid polyurethane foams (RPU) are commonly used as the insulation layers of opaque building envelope solutions, as well as for other applications in field of transportation, textile industry and electrical appliances, accounting for almost one-third of the polyurethane market. In the assessment of the energy performance of...