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Thermal Performance Enhancement of Phase Change Materials for Sustainable Energy Storage

Author(s) Aaryavir Shah
Country India
Abstract The transition toward sustainable energy requires not only renewable generation but also effective ways to store and manage energy. Thermal energy storage is especially important because a substantial share of residential, commercial and industrial energy demand is associated with heating and cooling. Phase change materials (PCMs) are promising thermal-storage media because they can absorb and release large quantities of heat during a phase transition while maintaining a relatively stable temperature. Their practical performance, however, is often constrained by low thermal conductivity, leakage, supercooling, limited cycling stability and compatibility problems.

This paper reviews methods for enhancing PCM thermal performance and examines their significance from technological, environmental and business perspectives. It discusses high-conductivity additives, graphite and carbon-based materials, metal foams, fins, heat pipes, encapsulation, porous structures and composite PCMs. It also considers the trade-offs created by enhancement methods, including manufacturing cost, reduced active PCM fraction and potential environmental or safety concerns. The paper argues that PCM commercialization should be evaluated at the system level rather than through thermal properties alone. For an Eco Business perspective, the strongest opportunities are applications in buildings, solar thermal systems, industrial waste heat and temperature-controlled logistics, where thermal storage can reduce energy consumption, shift demand and improve renewable-energy utilization. Future development is likely to depend on sustainable feedstocks, life-cycle assessment, scalable manufacturing and data-driven material selection.
Keywords Phase change materials; thermal energy storage; latent heat; thermal conductivity; sustainable energy; composite materials; green business; energy efficiency; circular economy
Published In Volume 8, Issue 4, July-August 2026
Published On 2026-08-24
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