Preparation, characterization, thermal energy storage properties and temperature control performance of form-stabilized sepiolite based composite phase change materials

  • Ahmet Sarı*
  • , R. K. Sharma
  • , Gökhan Hekimoğlu
  • , V. V. Tyagi
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Thermal energy storage (TES) properties of form-stabilized Sepiolite(Sep)/Fatty acid eutectic composite PCM(FAEM) and temperature control performance of its cement based-plaster in laboratory scale were investigated. The eutectic mixture of capric acid(CA) and stearic acid(SA) recognized as FAEM was infiltrated by Sep by direct impregnation method. The Sep/FAEM(42%) composite PCM developed in stabilized form was characterized by SEM, FTIR and XRD analysis techniques. The DSC results exhibits that the produced form-stabilized composite PCM (FSt-CPCM) had proper melting temperature (22.86 °C) and relatively high latent heat capacity (76.16 J/g) for thermal regulation targets of building spaces. The FSt-CPCM showed outstanding chemical stability and TES reliability although it was exposed to 1000 melt/freeze cycles. In addition, cement plaster containing FSt-CPCM exhibited appreciated temperature control performance in laboratory scaled-test room compared to ordinary cement plaster. It was concluded from this finding that the produced Sep/FAEM/Cement composite plaster can be evaluated a beneficial material for indoor temperature regulation and energy saving in building envelopes.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)111-119
Number of pages9
JournalEnergy and Buildings
Volume188-189
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Apr 2019

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Keywords

  • Cement
  • Composite phase change material
  • Eutectic mixture
  • Fatty acid
  • Plaster
  • Sepiolite
  • Temperature control performance
  • Thermal energy storage

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Building and Construction
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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