Affiliation:
1. Institute of Materials Science (ICMUV), University of Valencia, Catedràtic José Beltrán 2, 46980 Paterna, Spain
Abstract
This work focuses on the encapsulation of two organic phase change materials (PCMs), hexadecane and octadecane, through the formation of nanocapsules of the conducting polymer poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) obtained by oxidative polymerization in miniemulsion. The energy storage capacity of nanoparticles is studied by preparing polymer films on supporting substrates. The results indicate that the prepared systems can store and later release thermal energy in the form of latent heat efficiently, which is of vital importance to increase the efficiency of future thermoelectric devices.
Funder
Generalitat Valenciana
Advanced Materials Program
European Union
Subject
Polymers and Plastics,General Chemistry
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