Enhancing the thermal conductivity of Phase changing materials

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SUMMARY

Modern techniques for enhancing the thermal conductivity of Phase Change Materials (PCM) include the incorporation of graphene, carbon nanotubes, and advanced composite materials. Traditional methods, such as adding metallic foams and nanoparticles, often lead to issues like sedimentation and reduced thermal stability. Increasing the melting temperature of PCM can be achieved through techniques like encapsulation and the use of high-temperature additives. Enhancing thermal conductivity is crucial for applications in energy storage, thermal management systems, and building materials.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Phase Change Materials (PCM)
  • Familiarity with thermal conductivity principles
  • Knowledge of nanomaterials and their applications
  • Experience with thermal management systems
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the use of graphene in thermal conductivity enhancement
  • Explore the effects of carbon nanotubes on PCM performance
  • Investigate encapsulation techniques for PCM
  • Study the applications of advanced composite materials in energy storage
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Homework Statement
A) What are the modern techniques used for enhancing the thermal conductivity of Phase changing materials (PCM) ?
B) what are the negative effects (disadvantages) of using old methods for enhancing thermal conductivity of PCM ? ( construct table )
C) what are the different techniques used for increasing the melting temperature of any PCM ?
D) why enhancing of thermal conductivity of PCM is important and what are its applications ?
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A) What are the modern techniques used for enhancing the thermal conductivity of Phase changing materials (PCM) ?
B) what are the negative effects (disadvantages) of using old methods of enhancing thermal conductivity of PCM ? ( construct table )
C) what are the different techniques used for increasing the melting temperature of any PCM ?
D) why enhancing of thermal conductivity of PCM is important and what are its applications ?
i have searched for this by my own but everywhere i found old research related to it like adding metallic foams ,or by adding nano particles but didn't found any appropriate answers related to modern techniques
 
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