A one-step method for producing microencapsulated phase change materials |
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Authors: | Yi Jin Waipeng Lee Zenfira Musina Yulong Ding |
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Institution: | a Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China;b Institute of Particle Science & Engineering, University of Leeds, Clarendon Road, LS2 9JT Leeds, UK |
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Abstract: | This short communication reports our recent work on the synthesis and characterisation of microcapsules of phase change materials using silica as the shell material through a one-step method. The method uses no surfactants or dispersants for stabilising the capsules. The results show that the one-step method allows the tuning of the size and polydispersity of the capsules, and the use of different core materials. Analyses of the capsules show that they contain about 65% phase change materials. The results also suggest no need for a stabilising agent due to self-stabilisation by the amine groups. Further work is underway to investigate the mechanical and thermal properties of the microcapsules and the scale-up of the method. |
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Keywords: | Microencapsulation Phase change materials One-step method Thermal energy storage |
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