Impact of Nano-Additives on the Thermal Performance of Nano-Enhanced Phase Change Material: A Review

International Journal of Mechanical Engineering

© 2025 by SSRG - IJME Journal

Volume 12 Issue 3

Year of Publication : 2025

Authors : Pawan M. Kurwade, Sanjay S. Deshmukh, Deepashree R. Deshmukh, Robin R. Gupta, Aniket V. Deshmukh

10.14445/23488360/IJME-V12I3P103

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Pawan M. Kurwade, Sanjay S. Deshmukh, Deepashree R. Deshmukh, Robin R. Gupta, Aniket V. Deshmukh, "Impact of Nano-Additives on the Thermal Performance of Nano-Enhanced Phase Change Material: A Review," SSRG International Journal of Mechanical Engineering, vol. 12,  no. 3, pp. 36-55, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488360/IJME-V12I3P103

Abstract:

Scientists from all around the world have been searching for other ways to address the energy crisis by implementing technology that runs on renewable energy. The main drawback of renewable energy sources, such as solar energy, is the complexity of energy storage. Research is being done to develop novel energy storage techniques. Phase Change Materials (PCMs), a type of latent heat storage material, are distinguished by their exceptionally high heat storage capacity. Nonetheless, the primary constraint on the realistic uses of PCMs is their limited thermal conductivity. Many techniques have been used, sacrificing a number of other aspects in the process of increasing their heat conductivity. Similar to every other sector, researchers started looking at the possibility of using nanoparticles to improve PCMs’ thermal conductivity as soon as nanotechnology was developed. Many studies showed enhancement in thermal conductivity when PCMs are dispersed with nanoparticles. This proved that Nano Enhanced Phase Change Material (NEPCM) is a great thermal conductivity enhancer. A comprehensive literature study focusing on the preparation of NEPCMs, their thermophysical properties, the effect of nano-additives on these properties and their overall thermal performance are thoroughly discussed in this paper.

Keywords:

Efficient heat storage, Nanoparticles, Nano Enhanced Phase Change Material (NEPCM), Thermal Energy Storage (TES).

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