Title:
Enhancing Thermal Efficiency in Building Materials: A Comprehensive Study of Phase Change Materials Integration and Performance
Author(s):
Muhammed Bayram
Publication:
Web Session
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ws_S24_MuhammedBayram.pdf
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Date:
3/24/2024
Abstract:
The pressing need for energy-efficient building solutions has fueled research into innovative technologies, with a particular focus on thermal energy storage. Phase change materials (PCM) have emerged as a promising avenue, offering the potential to mitigate temperature fluctuations, reduce energy consumption, and enhance thermal comfort in buildings. This study synthesizes findings from diverse experimental work exploring the incorporation of PCM into various building materials to address this imperative. The combined study investigates PCM integration in architectural elements, encompassing cementitious composites, glass fiber reinforced gypsum composites and 3D printed polymer structures. In pursuit of comprehensive insights, a multi-scale approach is adopted, incorporating physical, mechanical, chemical, microstructural, thermal, light transmittance, and solar thermoregulation tests. Various types of PCM, including microencapsulated and shape stabilized PCM with diverse supporting materials have been selected to cater to specific material applications. The studies present a nuanced understanding of how these PCM-infused materials affect mechanical strength, thermal conductivity, latent heat values, and thermoregulatory properties. This comprehensive study explores the transformative potential of PCM across various building materials, emphasizing their role as key players in the development of energy-efficient and sustainable solutions. The incorporation of PCM in building materials showcases notable solar thermoregulation properties, ensuring a stable and comfortable indoor temperature. The results suggest that the PCM-incorporating materials developed in this study can be considered as environmentally friendly building materials, contributing to both thermoregulation and energy conservation in the construction industry.