Synthesis and characterization of microencapsulated paraffin microcapsules as shape-stabilized thermal energy storage materials

Nanoscale and Microscale Thermophysical Engineering

Volumn 17, Issue 2, 2013, Pages 112-123

  Chen, Zhi ^a   Cao, Lei ^a   Fang, Guiyin ^a   Shan, Feng ^a  

^a NANJING UNIVERSITY   (China)

Author keywords

Microcapsules; Thermal energy storage material; Thermal properties

Indexed keywords

CHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION; FOURIER TRANSFORM INFRA REDS; MICROCAPSULES; MICROENCAPSULATED PARAFFIN; SHAPE-STABILIZED; SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATIONS; THERMAL GRAVIMETRIC ANALYSES (TGA); TRIETHOXYSILANE;

CHARACTERIZATION; COREMAKING; DIFFERENTIAL SCANNING CALORIMETRY; HEAT STORAGE; LATENT HEAT; PARAFFINS; SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY; SHELLS (STRUCTURES); SILICA; SOL-GEL PROCESS; THERMAL ENERGY; THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES; THERMODYNAMIC STABILITY; THERMOGRAVIMETRIC ANALYSIS; X RAY DIFFRACTION;

ENCAPSULATION;

EID: 84879370133     PISSN: 15567265     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15567265.2012.761305     Document Type: Article

References (32)

1. A. Sharma, V.V. Tyagi, C.R. Chen, and D. Buddhi, Review on Thermal Energy Storage with Phase Change Materials and Applications, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol. 13, pp. 318-345, 2009.
2. Y. Ozonur, M. Mazman, H.O. Paksoy, and H. Evliya, Microencapsulation of Coco Fatty Acid Mixture for Thermal Energy Storage with Phase Change Material, International Journal of Energy Research, Vol. 30, pp. 741-749, 2006.
3. A. Sari, Form Stable Paraffin/High Density Polyethylene Composites as Solid-Liquid Phase Change Material for Thermal Energy Storage: Preparation and Thermal Properties, Energy Conversion and Management, Vol. 45, pp. 2033-2042, 2004.
4. B. He and F. Setterwall, Technical Grade Paraffin Waxes as Phase Change Materials for Cool Thermal Storage and Cool Storage Systems Capital Cost Estimation, Energy Conversion and Management, Vol. 43, pp. 1709-1723, 2002.
5. S.M.Wu and G.Y. Fang, Dynamic Performances of Solar Heat Storage System with Packed Bed Using Myristic Acid as Phase Change Material, Energy and Buildings, Vol. 43, pp. 1091-1096, 2011.
6. L. Chen, L.L Xu, H.B. Shang, and Z.B. Zhang, Microencapsulation of Butyl Stearate as a Phase Change Material by Interfacial Polycondensation in a Polyurea System, Energy Conversion and Management, Vol. 50, pp. 723-729, 2009.
7. A. Abhat, Low Temperature Latent Thermal Energy Storage System: Heat Storage Materials, Solar Energy, Vol. 30, pp. 313-332, 1983.
8. W.L. Wang, X.X. Yang, Y.T. Fang, J. Ding, and J.Y. Yan, Enhanced Thermal Conductivity and Thermal Performance of Form-Stable Composite Phase Change Materials by Using Beta-Aluminum Nitride, Applied Energy, Vol. 86, pp. 1196-1200, 2009.
9. M.M. Farid, A.M. Khudhair, S.A.K. Razack, and S. Al-Hallaj, A Review on Phase Change Energy Storage: Materials and Applications, Energy Conversion and Management, Vol. 45, pp. 1597-1615, 2004.
10. Z. Chen and G.Y. Fang, Preparation and Heat Transfer Characteristics of Microencapsulated Phase Change Material Slurry: A Review, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol. 15, pp. 4624-4632, 2011.
11. L. Ventola, M.A. Cuevas-Diarte, T. Calvet, and D. Mondieig, New Materials for Thermal Protection and Energy Storage, Materials Technology, Vol. 20, pp. 193-196, 2005.
12. C. Alkan, and A. Sari, Fatty Acid/Poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) Blends as Form-Stable Phase Change Materials for Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage, Solar Energy, Vol. 82, pp. 118-124, 2008.
13. B. Zalba, J.M. Marin, L.F. Cabeza, and H. Mehling, Review on Thermal Energy Storage with Phase Change: Materials, Heat Transfer Analysis and Applications, Applied Thermal Engineering, Vol. 23, pp. 251-283, 2003.
14. M. Kenisarin, and K. Mahkamov, Solar Energy Storage Using Phase Change Materials, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol. 11, pp. 1913-1965, 2007.
15. G.L. Zou, Z.C. Tan, X.Z. Lan, L.X. Sun, and T. Zhang, Preparation and Characterization of Microencapsulated Hexadecane Used for Thermal Energy Storage, Chinese Chemical Letters, Vol. 15, pp. 729-732, 2004.
16. S. Krishnan, A.C. Kshirsagar, and R.S. Singhal, The Use of Gum Arabic and Modified Starch in the Microencapsulation of a Food Flavoring Agent, Carbohydrate Polymers, Vol. 62, pp. 309-315, 2005.
17. J.L. Alvarado, C. Marsh, C. Sohn, G. Phetteplace, and T. Newell, Thermal Performance of Microencapsulated Phase Change Material Slurry in Turbulent Flow under Constant Heat Flux, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 50, pp. 1938-1952, 2007.
18. Y.F. Ai, Y. Jin, J. Sun, and D.Q. Wei, Microencapsulation of n-Hexadecane as Phase Change Material by Suspension Polymerization, e-Polymers, Vol. 9, pp. 1-98, 2007.
19. X.X. Zhang, Y.F. Fan, X.M. Tao, and K.L. Yick, Fabrication and Properties of Microcapsules and Nanocapsules Containing n-Octadecane, Materials Chemistry and Physics, Vol. 88, pp. 300-307, 2004.
20. B.J. Chen, X. Wang, R.L. Zeng, Y.P. Zhang, X.C. Wang, J.L. Niu, Y. Li, and H.F. Di, An Experimental Study of Convective Heat Transfer with Microencapsulated Phase Change Material Suspension: Laminar Flow in a Circular Tube under Constant Heat Flux, Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, Vol. 32, pp. 1638-1646, 2008.
21. E. Onder, N. Sarier, and E. Cimen, Encapsulation of Phase Change Materials by Complex Coacervation to Improve Thermal Performances of Woven Fabrics, Thermochimica Acta, Vol. 467, pp. 63-72, 2008.
22. M.N.A. Hawlader, M.S. Uddin, and M.M. Khin, Microencapsulated PCM Thermal Energy Storage System, Applied Energy, Vol. 74, pp. 195-202, 2003.
23. C. Alkan, A. Sari, and A. Karaipekli, Preparation, Thermal Properties and Thermal Reliability of Microencapsulated n-Eicosane as Novel Phase Change Material for Thermal Energy Storage, Energy Conversion and Management, Vol. 52, pp. 687-692, 2011.
24. G.Y. Fang, H. Li, F. Yang, X. Liu, and S.M. Wu, Preparation and Characterization of Nano- Encapsulated n-Tetradecane as Phase Change Material for Thermal Energy Storage, Chemical Engineering Journal, Vol. 153, pp. 217-221, 2009.
25. L. Sanchez, P. Sanchez, A. Lucas, M. Carmona, and J.F. Rodriguez, Microencapsulation of PCMs with a Polystyrene Shell, Colloid and Polymer Science, Vol. 285, pp. 1377-1385, 2007.
26. T. Zhang, Y. Wang, H. Shi, and W.T. Yang, Fabrication and Performances of New Kind Microencapsulated Phase Change Material Based on Stearic Acid Core and Polycarbonate Shell, Energy Conversion and Management, Vol. 64, pp. 1-7, 2012.
27. C.Y. Zhao, and G.H. Zhang, Review on Microencapsulated Phase Change Materials (MEPCMs): Fabrication, Characterization and Applications, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol. 15, pp. 3813-3832, 2011.
28. M. Delgado, A. Lazaro, J. Mazo, and B. Zalba, Review on Phase Change Material Emulsions and Microencapsulated Phase Change Material Slurries: Materials, Heat Transfer Studies and Applications, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol. 16, pp. 253-273, 2012.
29. X. Liu, H.Y. Liu, S.J.Wu, L. Zhang, and H. Chen, Preparation and Thermal Properties of Form- Stable Paraffin Phase Change Material Encapsulation, Solar Energy, Vol. 80, pp. 1561-1567, 2006.
30. G.Y. Fang, Z. Chen, and H. Li, Synthesis and Properties of Microencapsulated Paraffin Composites with SiO2 Shell as Thermal Energy Storage Materials, Chemical Engineering Journal, Vol. 163, pp. 154-159, 2010.
31. R.A. Venkateswara, D. Sharad, and H. Hiroshi, Synthesis of Flexible Silica Aerogels Using Methyl Trimethoxysilane (MTMS) Precursor, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, Vol. 300, pp. 279-285, 2006.
32. K. Kazuyoshi, A. Mamoru, N. Kazuki, and H. Teiichi, New Transparent Methyl Silsesquioxane Aerogels and Xerogels with Improved Mechanical Properties, Advanced Materials, Vol. 19, pp. 1589-1593, 2007. Institutions