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Exploring the Thermal Potential of Shape Stabilized Graphene Nano Platelets Enhanced Phase Change Material for Thermal Energy Storage

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Anas Islam

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Research Centre for Nanomaterials and Energy Technology (RCNMET), School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, No. 5, Jalan Universiti, Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, 47500 Malaysia

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Adarsh Kumar Pandey,

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Adarsh Kumar Pandey

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CoE for Energy and Eco-Sustainability Research, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248007 India

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Yasir Ali Bhutto,

Yasir Ali Bhutto

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Kalidasan Balasubramanian,

Kalidasan Balasubramanian

orcid.org/0000-0002-4345-0445

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Saidur Rahman,

Saidur Rahman

Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YW UK

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Md. Abu Zaed,

Md. Abu Zaed

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Anas Islam,

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Anas Islam

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Adarsh Kumar Pandey,

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Adarsh Kumar Pandey

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CoE for Energy and Eco-Sustainability Research, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248007 India

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Yasir Ali Bhutto,

Yasir Ali Bhutto

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Kalidasan Balasubramanian,

Kalidasan Balasubramanian

orcid.org/0000-0002-4345-0445

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Saidur Rahman,

Saidur Rahman

Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YW UK

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Md. Abu Zaed,

Md. Abu Zaed

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First published: 21 May 2024

https://doi.org/10.1002/ente.202400337

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Abstract

Low thermal conductivity and liquid phase leakage impede the widespread adoption of phase change materials (PCMs). To enhance PCM performance and practical viability, addressing these limitations is crucial. Current study addresses low thermal conductivity and leakage issues. Enhanced thermal conductivity in PCMs is achieved by adding graphene nanoplatelets (GnPs), while expanded graphite (EG) acts as a leak-proof barrier. The composite PCM (ss-NePCM) composite is developed by ultra-sonication followed by vacuum impregnation process. The samples underwent comprehensive analysis: thermal conductivity (TEMPOs), chemical composition (FTIR), photo-transmittance (UV–Vis), and thermal stability (TGA). The results show that the composite with 0.6 wt% GnP (NePCM₃) has the highest thermal conductivity enhancement of ≈112% while adding 15 wt% EG (ss-NePCM₃) diminishes leakage problem. According to the optical performance assessment, the composite exhibits a notable increase in absorbance of 116% higher than that of the base PCM. However, due to the introduction of additives, the differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) detected a minor variation from 154 to 144.76 J g⁻¹ in the latent heat. Furthermore, the composite demonstrates chemical stability and thermal reliability following 250 heating and cooling cycles. The ss-NePCM holds promise for thermal systems, where leakage could jeopardize system integrity.

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