Latent Heat-Based Thermal Energy Storage Systems : Materials, Applications, and the Energy Market

In light of increasing human-induced global climate change, there is a greater need for clean energy resources and zero carbon projects. This new volume offers up-to-date coverage of the fundamentals as well as recent advancements in energy efficient thermal energy storage materials, their characterization, and technological applications. Thermal energy storage (TES) systems offer very high-energy savings for many of our day-to-day applications and could be a strong component for enhancing the usage of renewable/clean energy-based devices. Because of its beneficial environmental impact, this technology has received wide attention in the recent past, and dedicated research efforts have led to the development of novel materials, as well to innovative applications in very many fields, ranging from buildings to textile, healthcare to agriculture, space to automobiles. This book offers a valuable and informed systematic treatment of latent heat-based thermal energy storage systems, covering current energy research and important developmental work.

Preface

Chapter 1 : Thermal Energy Storage Using Phase Change Materials : An Overview
Chapter 2 : Thermal Energy Storage in Phase Change Materials and Its Applications
Chapter 3 : High Temperature Energy Storage and Phase Change Materials : A Review
Chapter 4 : Characterization Techniques of Phase Change Materials : Methods and Equipment
Chapter 5 : Heat Transfer Studies of PCMs to Optimize the Cost Efficiency for Different Applications
Chapter 6 : Application of PCMs for Enhancing Energy Efficiency and Indoor Comfort in Buildings
Chapter 7 : Phase Change Materials for Temperature Regulation of Photovoltaic Cells
Chapter 8 : Solar Cooking Applications through Phase Change Materials (PCMs)
Chapter 9 : Role of Phase Change Materials in Solar Water Heating Applications
Chapter 10 : Application of Latent Heat Energy Based Thermal Energy Storage Materials in Solar Drier and Other Agricultural Applications
Chapter 11 : Application of Phase Change Materials in Thermal Stability of Batteries and in the Automobile Sector
Chapter 12 : Herbal Materials as Thermal Energy Storage Materials
Chapter 13 : Today’s Renewable Energy Market : Innovations, Their Commercialization, and Impact on the Market
Chapter 14 : Adoption of PCM-Based Novel Technology : Role of Awareness and Communication in Society

Index