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• Published Subscription Original Research 24 Apr 2025

  Enhancing Thermal and Mechanical Performance of Polymer-Based Phase Change Materials with Graphite Nanoplatelets: A High-Efficiency Approach for Energy Storage Applications

  By Indradeep Kumar, Sathiyamoorthy Margabandu, M. Chitra, L.Saravanakumar, T. Magesh, Dhiren Patel, S Richard, M Anusuya, Sapthagirivasan.V

  Abstract: This study explores the performance enhancement and characterization of polymer-based phase change material (PCM) composites reinforced with graphite nanoplatelets (GNPs) for thermal management applications. The integration of GNPs significantly improved thermal conductivity, which increased from 0.38 W/m·K in pure PCM to 2.60 W/m·K with 10 wt% GNPs, marking a 580% improvement. Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) analysis revealed a reduction in latent heat capacity from 180 J/g to 150 J/g—approximately 16.7%—attributed …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 150–162 Read article →