Potential Applications of Phase-change Materials (PCM) in Building Energy Efficiency

Abstract

Phase-change material with high thermal capacity savings density is of great importance in building energy conservation, waste heat recovery, peak load shifting and other fields. We aim to guide the researchers of these problems and provide an underlying basis for the development of this new energy-saving material. We extensively reviewed the development history, classification, research methods and existing problems of the phase change materials system and discussed some potential research topics for the future. This study can promote the related research of the Phase-change materials.