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September 17, 2025MaterialsOpen Access

Thermal Performance Evaluation of Encapsulated Phase Change Materials Exposed to Contact Heat and Radiant Heat

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APAdam K. PuszkarzŁukasiewicz Research Network - Textile Research Institute EŚEmilia ŚmiechowiczLodz University of Technology WMWaldemar MachnowskiLodz University of Technology

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Analysis shows phase change materials exhibit distinct thermal properties, suggesting diverse applications. The study reveals significant differences in thermal stability and latent heat storage capabilities.

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The phase change materials demonstrated different thermal properties, potentially enhancing thermal management applications.
Differential scanning calorimetry results indicated n-octadecane's higher enthalpy by about 30 J·g−1 compared to n-hexadecane.
Experiments showed distinct responses to contact and radiant heat exposure, indicating various potential applications for both types of macrocapsules.
X-ray microtomography revealed structural differences, highlighting the significance of PCM content and porosity in thermal performance.

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Puszkarz et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4604031b076d99fa5f442 https://doi.org/10.3390/ma18184271

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