Recent advances on thermal conductivity enhancement of phase change materials for energy storage system: A review

Phase change materials (PCMs) possess very high heat storage capacity and are capable of maintaining a constant temperature during phase change, which makes them most prominent candidates for solar energy storage systems, heating, and cooling systems. The low thermal conductivity of PCM results in slow heat transfer and low heat storage and release rate, which is a major drawback for their practical applications. This review focuses on the...