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Thermally Regulated Polymer-PCM Composites for Efficient Solar Energy Harvesting and StorageBy Dhivakar Poosapadi, J. Sofia Priya Dharshini, P. Booma Devi, Vikash Kumar, Pankaj Kumar Ray, Shiv Kumar Ray, Binu Sukumar, Nellore Manoj Kumar, Yesudhas Abisha
Abstract: This study investigates the development of high-performance; shape-stabilized polymer composites infused with phase change materials (PCMs) for thermal energy storage in solar energy applications. Polyethylene glycol (PEG-6000) was employed as the core PCM due to its high latent heat and suitable melting point, while high-density polyethylene (HDPE) served as the supporting polymer matrix to provide structural stability. One of the primary limitations of PEG-based PCMs is their inherently low thermal …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 153–163 Read article →