Facile self-assembly approach to construct a novel MXene-decorated nano-sized phase change material emulsion for thermal energy storage

In recent years, phase change material emulsions (PCMEs) with enhanced energy storage capacities and good flow characteristics have drawn significant attention. However, due to the thermodynamically unstable nature and tiny particle confinement, the nanomaterial modification strategies at PCM/water interface to improve stabilities and reduce supercooling of nano-sized PCMEs (NPCMEs) are very limited and challenging. Herein, we report a facile strategy for constructing MXene-decorated NPCME with good stability, little supercooling, and high thermal conductivity by self-assembly of MXene nanosheets at PCM/water interface. The concentrations of MXene have great influences on the average droplet diameters, stabilities, and thermophysical properties of the NPCMEs. The results show that the PCMs have been well dispersed into the water in the form of quasi-spherical droplets, with average droplet diameters of 242–805 nm. The thermal conductivity of 10 wt% n-tetradecane/water NPCME containing 9 mg ml^-1 MXene is 0.693 W m^-1·K^-1, achieving an enhancement by 15.5%, as compared to that of water. Besides, the MXene-decorated paraffin/water NPCMEs exhibit little supercooling and enhanced heat storage capacities. More importantly, this facile self-assembly strategy opens a new platform for preparing high-performance NPCMEs, which can be used as novel heat transfer fluids for thermal energy storage systems.     

三水醋酸钠相变储能复合材料改性制备及储/放热特性

水合盐相变储热材料普遍存在的过冷和相分离现象是影响其热稳定性和热性能的关键问题。以中低温水合盐相变储热材料三水醋酸钠（SAT）为研究对象,采用熔融共混法将羧甲基纤维素（CMC）和十二水磷酸氢二钠（DHPD）作为添加剂对三水醋酸钠进行了改性研究,通过各成分的配比优化制备了高性能相变储热复合材料,利用DSC及熔融-凝固装置对改性材料进行了热物性和稳定性的测试,分析了不同质量分数的添加剂对相变储热复合材料的相变焓、相变温度、过冷度及相分离现象的影响;在此基础上采用改性的SAT相变储热复合材料构建了高密度储热器并搭建了相变储能热水实验系统,研究了不同运行工况下相变储热器的储/放热性能。结果表明：添加0.5% CMC和2% DHPD的相变储热复合材料有效改善了纯SAT的相分离严重和过冷度大的问题,具有良好的热稳定性,多次循环后复合样品的相变焓为258 kJ·kg^-1,相变温度为57℃,过冷度在2℃以内;相变储能热水系统在不同放热工况下出口水温度均超过50℃,放热过程中相变材料温度变化平稳,储热器的储放热效率高于90%,放热功率大于10 kW,且随着入口水温下降,放热功率、放热量及储放热效率都提高,相变储热器的储能密度是传统水箱的2.6倍。     

硫酸铝铵相变蓄热材料实验研究

通过对硫酸铝铵[NH4Al(SO4)2.12H2O]的实验研究,寻找减小其过冷度,改善其储热性能的方法。按照溶液配制法,在熔融的硫酸铝铵中依次加入适量的有效添加剂及去离子水,记录蓄热体系放热时的温度变化,反复调节添加剂的质量比,达到最佳配置。结果表明,硫酸铝铵中添加质量分数为1.8%的氟化钙、0.4%的碳、6%的去离子水能够较好地抑制过冷,保证放热速率。重复性实验验证,该材料是低温范围内具有较高相变温度、相变潜热大、放热性能稳定、重复性良好的蓄热材料,可以应用于电蓄热、回收城市废热等领域。     

Polypropylene nanocomposites prepared with natural and ODTABr‐modified montmorillonite

In this study, the main goal is to obtain montmorillonite nanocomposites of polypropylene (PP). To achieve this goal, a two‐phase study was performed. In the first part of the work, organomodified clay (OMMT) was synthesized and characterized. Octadecyltrimethylammonium bromide (ODTABr) cationic surfactant was added to the clay (Na‐activated montmorillonite, MMT) dispersions in different concentrations in the range of 5 × 10^?5–1 × 10^?2 mol/L. Rheologic, electrokinetic, and spectral analyses indicated that ODTABr has interacted with MMT at optimum conditions when the concentration was 1 × 10^?2 mol/L. In the second part, modified (OMMT) and unmodified (MMT) montmorillonite were used to obtain PP nanocomposites (OMMT/PP and MMT/PP, respectively). The nanocomposites were prepared by melt intercalation where the montmorillonite contents were 1 or 5% (w/w) for each case. The thermal analyses showed that the thermal properties of OMMT/PP nanocomposites were better than MMT/PP, and both of them were also better than pure polymer. Increase in the concentration of MMT (or OMMT) decreased the thermal resistance. Based on the IR absorption intensity changes of regularity and conformational bands, it is found that the content of the helical structure of macromolecular chains has increased with increasing concentrations of both MMT and OMMT in the nanocomposites. © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2009     

蒙脱土基复合相变贮能材料的制备及相变动力学

以月桂酸、豆蔻酸二元低共熔物为相变材料,蒙脱土为封装载体,采用熔融插层法制备了复合相变贮能材料,其中低共熔物的质量分数为70%。采用X-射线衍射(XRD)、红外光谱(FTIR)和差示扫描量热分析(DSC)对复合相变贮能材料的结构、性能进行了表征。结果表明,二元低共熔物被有效地封装在蒙脱土层间,复合材料的相变温度为34.4℃,相变焓为119.85 J/g。相变动力学研究表明,复合材料的相变反应级数为1.3,活化能为258.55 kJ/mol。     

Effects of thickeners on thermophysical properties of Alum as phase change material for energy storage

The main objective of this research is to characterize, via experimental analysis, the effects of thickeners on thermophysical properties of Alum (KAl[SO₄]₂·12H₂O) as phase change material (PCM) for energy storage. Six thickeners, including sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC-Na), sodium polyacrylate (PAAS), polyacrylamide (PAM), polyvinyl alcohol, xanthan gum (XG) and methylcellulose (MC), are added in Alum. Then the thermophysical properties and the cycle stability are tested and analyzed by step cooling experiment, differential scanning calorimeter, hot disk, scanning electron microscopy, high-low temperature alternating test chamber, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier transform infrared spectrometer (FT-IR). The results showed that the adding of 2 wt% CMC-Na, 1 wt% PAAS, 2 wt% PAM, 5 wt% XG, and 1 wt% MC to Alum can effectively reduce the subcooling of Alum while still maintaining the latent heat at a high level. After stability test with 60 melting-solidification cycles, the results indicate that Alum with 1 wt% MC has the best thermal cycle stability and has the highest latent heat (230 J/g). The latent heat is only 8.1% lower than that of pure Alum after 1 cycle, and 11.1% higher than that of pure Alum after 60 cycles. The XRD, FT-IR, and thermogravimetry results show that it has good chemical and thermal stability.     

聚合物相变储能材料的合成及应用研究进展

相变储能技术在节能、环保方面有着巨大的市场潜力和广阔的应用前景,因此越来越受到人们的重视。本文着重介绍了聚合物相变储能材料的合成方法,并综述了聚合物相变储能材料在建筑、电力、太阳能利用等方面的应用研究进展。     

Synthesis of bifunctional nanoencapsulated phase change materials with nano‐TiO2 modified polyacrylate shell for thermal energy storage and ultraviolet absorption

A novel kind of bifunctional nanoencapsulated phase change material with thermal energy storage and ultraviolet absorption functions was successfully prepared through surfactant‐free emulsion polymerization with reactive emulsifiers. These nanocapsules consisted of n‐octadecane and n‐butyl stearate as binary core materials and polyacrylate supplemented with titanium dioxide nanoparticles (nano‐TiO2) as hybrid shell materials. The experimental results show that the monomer conversion and thermal conductivity increased and the particle size and distribution decreased with increase in nano‐TiO2 content when the nano‐TiO2 dosage was below 0.2 wt%. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and XRD confirmed that the binary phase change materials were well encapsulated inside the polyacrylate‐TiO2 hybrid shell and nano‐TiO2 was also successfully crosslinked in the nanocapsules. TEM demonstrated that the synthesized nanocapsules exhibited a regular spherical profile and a well‐defined core–shell structure with diameter ranging from 70 to 100 nm. In addition, the results obtained from DSC, TGA and UV–visible spectrophotometry showed that the as‐prepared nanocapsules had good thermal storage capacity, thermal stability and ultraviolet absorption properties. It can be considered that the resultant nanoencapsulated phase change materials with polyacrylate‐TiO2 hybrid shell may have high feasibility and hold good promise in the applications of intelligent thermoregulation fabrics. © 2019 Society of Chemical Industry     

Synthesis of hyperbranched organo‐montmorillonite and its application into high‐temperature vulcanizated silicone rubber systems

N,N‐Di(2‐hydroxyethyl)‐N‐dodecyl‐N‐methyl ammonium chloride was used as intercalation agent to treat Na⁺‐montmorillonite and form a type of organic montmorillonite (OMMT). Hyperbranched OMMT (HOMMT) was prepared by condensation reaction between OMMT and the monomer we synthesized. It was then used in the preparation of high‐temperature vulcanizated silicone rubber (HTV‐SR)/HOMMT nanocomposite. Different types of HTV‐SR/HOMMT nanocomposites were prepared with different amounts of HOMMT and compared with the composites directly incorporated with OMMT. Tensile properties such as tensile strength, elongation at break, permanent distortion, and shore A hardness were researched and compared. A combination of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, wide angle X‐ray diffraction, and transmission electron microscopy studies showed that HTV‐SR/HOMMT composites were on the nanometer scale, and the structure of HTV‐SR was not interfered by the presence of HOMMT. Results showed that the tensile properties of HTV‐SR/HOMMT systems were better than that of the HTV‐SR/HOMMT and HTV‐SR. This was probably due to the surface effect of the exfoliated silicate layers and anchor effect of HOMMT in the SR matrix. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2009     

石膏基复合相变储能材料的研究进展

建筑能耗、工业能耗和交通能耗是能源消耗的主要方式。其中,建筑能耗约占能源消耗的40%左右,建筑能耗的持续上升会增加碳排放和加速化石能源的消耗,因此提升建筑材料的保温节能性能逐渐成为建筑材料领域的研究热点。储热技术不仅可以降低建筑能耗,还可以减少环境污染。相变储能材料具有优异的储放热能力,是实现热能储存以及温度控制的重要技术手段,在建筑节能领域有广阔的应用前景。该文主要综述了石膏基复合相变储能材料的研究进展,根据石膏基相变材料的不同,分析归纳了石膏基有机相变材料和石膏基复合相变材料,介绍了浸渍法、多孔材料吸附法、微胶囊法等制备石膏基复合相变储能材料的方法和机理,以及影响石膏基相变储能材料的因素。最后,展望了石膏基相变储能材料的研究方向。     

高分子固-固相变储能材料的研究与应用

综述了各类高分子固-固相变储能材料的性能、储能机理及其优缺点,介绍了此类材料的各种应用, 并对其发展前景做了探讨和展望。高分子固-固相变储能材料具有储能密度大,相变温度恒定,体积变化小,相变过程无液体泄漏等诸多优点,已成为能源开发利用和材料科学研究的新热点。     

Preparation and characterization of nano-encapsulated n-tetradecane as phase change material for thermal energy storage

Nanocapsules used as phase change material (PCM) were prepared by using in situ polymerization methods. N-Tetradecane was used as the core material. Urea and formaldehyde were used for the shell polymerization. Sodium dodecyl sulfate was used as the emulsifier and resorcin was used as the system modifier. The morphology of the nanocapsules was observed by a scanning electronic microscope (SEM). The thermal properties were investigated by a differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) and a thermogravimetry analysis (TGA). The SEM analysis indicated that the nanocapsules had general size of about 100 nm and the core material was well encapsulated. DSC analysis indicated that the mass content of n-tetradecane was up to 60%, which resulted in a high latent heat of fusion of 134.16 kJ/kg. TGA showed the thermal stability of the nanocapsules could be improved by the additives (NaCl) used in the polymerization. The nanocapsules could be applied for thermal energy storage and heat transfer enhancement.     

太阳盐/钢渣定型复合相变储热材料的制备与性能研究

全球范围内的能源短缺和环境污染问题迫使人们积极开发可再生新能源.储热技术是解决新能源不稳定性问题的关键技术.相变材料是重要的储热介质之一.熔盐相变材料因其储热密度高,可操作温度范围广的优势,成为储热材料领域研究的热点.为解决熔盐液相易泄漏、低导热和高成本的问题,选择钢渣为基体材料,制备了太阳盐/钢渣定型复合相变储热材料...     

Hyperbranched intumescent flame‐retardant agent: Application to natural rubber composites

The first part of this investigation focused on the synthesis and characterization of a hyperbranched intumescent flame‐retardant (HIFR) agent. Two steps were used in the synthetic process. The structure was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The second part focused on the application of HIFR agent into natural rubber (NR) composites. The cure characteristics, tensile properties, wear resistance, and flame‐retardant property of HIFR/NR composites were evaluated. It was demonstrated that the addition of this HIFR agent into NR led to an improvement in its physicomechanical and flame‐retardant properties. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2011.     

间接式移动蓄热器相变材料熔化凝固实验

针对回收工业余热用于分散式用户供热的应用背景,本文设计搭建了间接式移动蓄热器实验系统,选取了赤藻糖醇作为相变材料,对相变材料进行了示差扫描量热法和过冷度的测试分析,获得了相变材料较为准确的蓄热性能参数和过冷度情况。此外,本文还通过对实验数据的整理及分析总结了间接式蓄热器内相变材料在充放热过程中的温度变化情况,在此基础上分析了蓄热材料的熔化和凝固规律。实验结果表明:在相变材料的熔化过程中,蓄热器上部相变材料熔化较快,下部相变材料熔化较慢;在相变材料的凝固过程中,蓄热器下部相变材料凝固较快,上部相变材料凝固较慢。水平方向上材料熔化凝固情况基本一致。通过本文的实验研究,初步掌握了间接式移动蓄热器相变内材料的熔化凝固情况,并由此分析了间接式移动蓄热器优化的方向,为该技术的进一步完善奠定了基础。     

Photocrosslinked biobased phase change material for thermal energy storage

A series of novel photocrosslinked biobased shape‐stabilized phase change materials (PCMs) based on octadecanol, eicosanol and docosanol have been prepared by UV technique for the purpose of thermal energy storage applications. Epoxidized soybean oil was reacted with acrylic acid to form acrylated soybean oil (ASO). The structure and composition, cross‐section morphology, thermal stability performances and phase change behaviors of ASO and UV‐cured PCMs were examined by using Attenuated total reflection fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis system (TGA), scanning electron microscopy, and differential scanning calorimetry. The results indicate that the UV‐cured biobased PCMs possess perfect phase change properties and a suitable working temperature range. The heating process phase change enthalpy is measured between 30 and 68 J/g, and the freezing process phase change enthalpy is found between 18 and 70 J/g. The decomposition of UV‐cured PCMs started at 260 °C and reached a maximum of 430 °C. All the biobased UV‐cured PCMs improved latent heat storage capacity in comparison with the pristine ASO sample. With the obtained results we conclude that, these materials promise a great potential in thermal energy storage applications. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2016 , 133, 43757.     

相变储能纤维制备技术的研究进展

概述了相变储能纤维对相变材料的要求及其调温机理;详述了相变储能纤维的制备技术,主要包括复合纺丝法、中空填充法及织物涂层法等;分析了我国开发相变储能纤维的技术瓶颈;展望了相变储能纤维应用前景;指出今后应重点开发以聚合物基体为骨架的新型相变材料,提高相变材料密度,完善纺丝工艺,实现相变储能纤维的产业化。     

Polymer–montmorillonite clay nanocomposites. Part 1: Complexation of montmorillonite clay with a vinyl monomer

An organo‐clay complex was formed by the exchange reaction of a quaternary ammonium salt of a derivatized styrene monomer with Na⁺‐montmorillonite clay. The binding of the derivatized styrene monomer with the montmorillonite clay was confirmed by FTIR and the diffused reflectance analysis. The increase of the d‐spacing of the derivatized styrene‐N⁺–montmorillonite clay complex to 1.47 nm, measured by X‐ray diffraction, indicates that a monolayer of the monomer is adsorbed between adjacent montmorillonite layers. A molecular modeling of the monomer suggested a benzene ring tilted to the c‐axis of the montmorillonite clay. The carbon content of the styrene‐N⁺–montmorillonite clay of 11.02 % suggested a complete surface coverage of the clay by the monomer and a surface coverage of 0.74 nm² per exchange site of the montmorillonite. Copyright © 2004 Society of Chemical Industry     

中温相变蓄热材料研究进展

对中温相变蓄热材料(PCM)的定义范畴、应用领域、国内外发展现状进行了评述。中温PCM主要针对90~550℃的热动力环境,在太阳能热发电、有机朗肯循环、移动蓄热技术、分布式能源系统等方面有广阔的应用前景。指出进一步的研究方向是拓展中温PCM的应用场合,规范长期稳定性的表征与测试手段,重视与换热器开发以及应用领域的整合,并提出硝酸盐熔融盐混和物将是今后一段时期内中温PCM研发和培育的重点产品对象。     

聚乙二醇/涤纶接枝共聚固-固相转变贮热材料

为了制备热稳定性好、蓄热性能优异的固-固相转变材料(PCM),研究采用化学法合成了聚乙二醇(PEG)/涤纶(PET)PCM。实验结果表明,PEG/PET PCM的热力学性能与PEG的分子量、PEG/PET质量配比以及不同交联体系有关。化学接枝法合成的PEG/PET PCM,最大相变焓可达112.02 J/g,热稳定性提高,热滞后性减小,PEG/PET PCM在众多领域具有广泛应用。