Fabrication and characterization of phase change material-SiO2 nanocomposite for thermal energy storage in buildings

Phase change materials (PCMs), which can absorb or release large latent heat over a defined temperature range while the phase transition occurs, have achieved huge attention due to the environmental concerns and energy crisis. In recent years, phase change material nanocomposites are extensively used in thermal energy storage and energy management. Here, a shape-stabilised PCM nanocomposite, consisting n-hetadecane as a PCM and SiO2...