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This research aims to create an effective biochar composite PCM for energy storage that reduces leakage and improves thermal properties.

Development of a Prosopis Juliflora -derived biochar composite for energy storage applications

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Randomized trial develops a biochar composite for thermal energy storage, highlighting improved performance.

This research aims to create an effective biochar composite PCM for energy storage that reduces leakage and improves thermal properties.
Developed composite PCM using paraffin wax and Prosopis Juliflora biochar through an impregnation method.
Conducted leakage tests to determine optimal weight ratio of paraffin wax to biochar.
Characterized the composite using FTIR, XRD, DSC, and TGA for thermal properties.
Optimal paraffin wax to biochar ratio was 6:4, showing negligible leakage and excellent structural stability.
DSC analysis revealed a melting temperature of 66 °C and latent heat of fusion at 166.92 J/g.
Biochar addition increased thermal conductivity by 64% with further enhancements using aluminium powders.

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