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In the face of escalating environmental perils driven by climate change and global warming, there is an urgent call for innovative and sustainable energy solutions, especially within the construction sector, which is a major consumer of energy and emitter of greenhouse gases. Among various energy-efficient interventions, Phase Change Materials (PCMs) have emerged as a promising technology for passive thermal regulation in buildings. This review paper delves into recent advancements in integrating PCMs within building envelopes, which serve to store thermal energy, thus reducing temperature fluctuations and enhancing indoor comfort levels. The study also underscores the increasing global demand for energy storage systems in pursuit of a low-carbon economy and how PCMs can address this imperative. A special focus is given to applications of PCMs in diverse climatic zones, and the paper offers insights into the thermo-physical properties that make them amenable for building integration. Furthermore, the paper reveals that paraffin wax is the most extensively used PCM and discusses the relevance of selecting PCMs based on their melting points, which is pivotal for optimizing heat trans

Author

Nikhil Garg; Shreya Khaudiyal; Sanjeev Kumar; Sourav Kumar Das

Publisher

Elsevier BV

Published

2023

Language

EN