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Optimizing thermal properties and heat transfer in 3D biochar-embedded organic phase change materials for thermal energy storage

Enhancing the thermal properties and light-absorbing capabilities of phase change materials (PCMs) through the utilization of environmentally friendly, economically viable biochar materials is pivotal for optimizing solar energy capture and utilization. Herewith, initially, a green, three-dimensiona...

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Main Authors: Yadav, Aman, Mahendran, Samykano, Pandey, A. K., Kareri, Tareq, Kalidasan, B.
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Published: Elsevier 2024
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Q Science (General)
TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
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spelling my.ump.umpir.412932024-05-20T05:21:22Z http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/41293/ Optimizing thermal properties and heat transfer in 3D biochar-embedded organic phase change materials for thermal energy storage Yadav, Aman Mahendran, Samykano Pandey, A. K. Kareri, Tareq Kalidasan, B. Q Science (General) TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery Enhancing the thermal properties and light-absorbing capabilities of phase change materials (PCMs) through the utilization of environmentally friendly, economically viable biochar materials is pivotal for optimizing solar energy capture and utilization. Herewith, initially, a green, three-dimensional, eco-friendly carbon nano inclusion is synthesized from Prosopis juliflora through vacuum oven carbonization at 130 °C, followed by size reduction via ball milling, promising high-impact contributions. Subsequently, green-synthesized nano-inclusions are dispersed in PEG-1000, creating advanced nano-enhanced phase change materials with improved thermo-physical properties using a two-step ultrasonication technique for enhanced thermal conductivity. This innovative study comprehensively explores the morphological behaviour, chemical stability, optical absorptivity, thermal properties, and reliability of the PEG-PJ composite. Remarkably, present research revealed that the composite achieved its highest thermal conductivity, an impressive 0.49 W/m⋅K, at 0.7 wt% of 3-D (PJ) biochar. Notably, the melting temperatures of the PEG-PJ composites consistently ranged from 40.1 °C to 40.5 °C. At the same time, their latent heat capacities displayed a notable increase, ranging from 145 J/g to 152.7 J/g, marking a substantial enhancement of 3.968% and 1.758%, respectively. Furthermore, to confirm the reliability and consistency of experimental findings, 500 thermal cycles were performed. Additionally, a numerical analysis study is conducted by utilizing 2-D energy modelling software to simulate the heat transfer rate owing to the improved thermal conductivity of the developed PEG-PJ composite PCM compared to PEG-1000. In conclusion, developed composites optimize solar storage, improve building thermal control, and enhance industrial heat exchangers for sustainable innovation in energy. Elsevier 2024-03 Article PeerReviewed pdf en http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/41293/1/Optimizing%20thermal%20properties%20and%20heat%20transfer%20in%203D%20biochar_ABST.pdf pdf en http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/41293/2/Optimizing%20thermal%20properties%20and%20heat%20transfer%20in%203D%20biochar.pdf Yadav, Aman and Mahendran, Samykano and Pandey, A. K. and Kareri, Tareq and Kalidasan, B. (2024) Optimizing thermal properties and heat transfer in 3D biochar-embedded organic phase change materials for thermal energy storage. Materials Today Communications, 38 (108114). pp. 1-17. ISSN 2352-4928. (Published) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2024.108114 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2024.108114
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English
topic Q Science (General)
TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
spellingShingle Q Science (General)
TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
Yadav, Aman
Mahendran, Samykano
Pandey, A. K.
Kareri, Tareq
Kalidasan, B.
Optimizing thermal properties and heat transfer in 3D biochar-embedded organic phase change materials for thermal energy storage
description Enhancing the thermal properties and light-absorbing capabilities of phase change materials (PCMs) through the utilization of environmentally friendly, economically viable biochar materials is pivotal for optimizing solar energy capture and utilization. Herewith, initially, a green, three-dimensional, eco-friendly carbon nano inclusion is synthesized from Prosopis juliflora through vacuum oven carbonization at 130 °C, followed by size reduction via ball milling, promising high-impact contributions. Subsequently, green-synthesized nano-inclusions are dispersed in PEG-1000, creating advanced nano-enhanced phase change materials with improved thermo-physical properties using a two-step ultrasonication technique for enhanced thermal conductivity. This innovative study comprehensively explores the morphological behaviour, chemical stability, optical absorptivity, thermal properties, and reliability of the PEG-PJ composite. Remarkably, present research revealed that the composite achieved its highest thermal conductivity, an impressive 0.49 W/m⋅K, at 0.7 wt% of 3-D (PJ) biochar. Notably, the melting temperatures of the PEG-PJ composites consistently ranged from 40.1 °C to 40.5 °C. At the same time, their latent heat capacities displayed a notable increase, ranging from 145 J/g to 152.7 J/g, marking a substantial enhancement of 3.968% and 1.758%, respectively. Furthermore, to confirm the reliability and consistency of experimental findings, 500 thermal cycles were performed. Additionally, a numerical analysis study is conducted by utilizing 2-D energy modelling software to simulate the heat transfer rate owing to the improved thermal conductivity of the developed PEG-PJ composite PCM compared to PEG-1000. In conclusion, developed composites optimize solar storage, improve building thermal control, and enhance industrial heat exchangers for sustainable innovation in energy.
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author Yadav, Aman
Mahendran, Samykano
Pandey, A. K.
Kareri, Tareq
Kalidasan, B.
author_facet Yadav, Aman
Mahendran, Samykano
Pandey, A. K.
Kareri, Tareq
Kalidasan, B.
author_sort Yadav, Aman
title Optimizing thermal properties and heat transfer in 3D biochar-embedded organic phase change materials for thermal energy storage
title_short Optimizing thermal properties and heat transfer in 3D biochar-embedded organic phase change materials for thermal energy storage
title_full Optimizing thermal properties and heat transfer in 3D biochar-embedded organic phase change materials for thermal energy storage
title_fullStr Optimizing thermal properties and heat transfer in 3D biochar-embedded organic phase change materials for thermal energy storage
title_full_unstemmed Optimizing thermal properties and heat transfer in 3D biochar-embedded organic phase change materials for thermal energy storage
title_sort optimizing thermal properties and heat transfer in 3d biochar-embedded organic phase change materials for thermal energy storage
publisher Elsevier
publishDate 2024
url http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/41293/1/Optimizing%20thermal%20properties%20and%20heat%20transfer%20in%203D%20biochar_ABST.pdf
http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/41293/2/Optimizing%20thermal%20properties%20and%20heat%20transfer%20in%203D%20biochar.pdf
http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/41293/
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2024.108114
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2024.108114
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