Critical analysis of PCM performance

The enormous prospect of phase change materials (PCMs) in thermal energy storage (TES) has piqued the interest of researchers throughout the globe. The increasing prevalence of technologies depending on the application of nanotechnology and electronic components has made it critical to find ways to reduce the generated heat. It functions as a channel for TES, resolving the challenge posed by inconsistent energy savings in renewable resources. PCMs are ideal for the majority of TES as well as control systems owing to their broad temperature range and flexibility of customization. Presently, however, a major barrier to efficiently extracting and releasing energy as needed is PCMs’ limiting thermal conductivity. To improve the thermal conductivity further, it needs addition of nanoparticles in PCM. In addition, researchers have been interested in PCMs to increase desirable qualities for use in technological components and construction applications. In order to design a PCM that excels at storing energy and has other desirable features, this chapter clearly explains the classification, preparation, thermophysical properties, performance, and application of nano enhanced the PCM.