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Innovative dodecane-hexadecane/expanded graphite composite phase change material for sub-zero cold storage applications.

Author(s) : ZHOU Z., MO S., LI Q., FU K., JIA L., CHEN Y.

Type of article: IJR article

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Utilization of phase change materials (PCMs) for cold energy storage has garnered increasing attention. This study focuses on the development of a composite PCM by integrating a novel eutectic dodecane-hexadecane (DD-HD) PCM into expanded graphite (EG), to cater to the demands of sub-zero cold energy storage applications, such as cold chain logistics. The study identified the optimal mass ratio of DD-HD as 80:20. A series of DD-HD/EG composites were fabricated through a combination of high-speed emulsification and physical adsorption methods. The adsorption capacity of EG for the eutectic PCM mixture was evaluated by examining the impact of EG fraction on the leakage of the composite PCM, revealing that the optimum EG fraction is 10 wt%. The composite PCM displayed a sub-zero phase change temperature of -12.09 ℃, a high melting enthalpy of 178.75 kJ/kg, and a high thermal conductivity of 5.18 W/(m•K). The thermal conductivity of the composite was enhanced by 22.52 times compared to the base PCM. Thermogravimetric analysis indicated that the decomposition temperature of DD-HD/EG was significantly higher than that of the base PCM. The composite demonstrated outstanding thermal reliability, as evidenced by thermal cycle tests. With its impressive thermal characteristics, this composite shows great potential for various cold energy storage applications.

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  • Original title: Innovative dodecane-hexadecane/expanded graphite composite phase change material for sub-zero cold storage applications.
  • Record ID : 30032595
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Technology
  • Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 166
  • Publication date: 2024/10
  • DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2024.07.003

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