Thermal Energy Storage with Phase Change Materials A Literature Review of Applications for Buildings Materials /

• Main Authors: Delgado, João M.P.Q (Author, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Martinho, Joana C. (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Vaz Sá, Ana (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Guimarães, Ana S. (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Abrantes, Vitor (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2019.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2019.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology,
• Subjects: Building materials.; Ceramics.; Glass.; Composites (Materials).; Composite materials.; Sustainable architecture.; Building Materials.; Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials.; Sustainable Architecture/Green Buildings.

This short book provides an update on various methods for incorporating phase changing materials (PCMs) into building structures. It discusses previous research into optimizing the integration of PCMs into surrounding walls (gypsum board and interior plaster products), trombe walls, ceramic floor ti...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Impregnation of PCMs in Building Materials
• PCM Current Applications and Thermal Performance
• Conclusions. .