The dispersion of single nanomaterials into phase change materials (PCMs) faces obstacles like limited thermal conductivity, the aggregation of nanomaterials, poor dispersion, and challenges with phase separation. Conversely, hybrid nanomaterials provide synergistic heat transfer, improved stability, enhanced shape retention, and multifunctional properties, rendering them more advantageous for effective thermal energy storage (TES) applications. Herein, this research work is focused on developing and investigating…

Abstract Thermal energy storage (TES) is a technique that is considered a very desirable technology with a high potential to overcome the gap between demand and supply. Phase change materials (PCMs) are considered to be a highly favourable thermal energy storage materials. Besides that, PCM has certain drawbacks, such as lower thermal conductivity and higher light transmission; owing to this, the heat transfer rate and energy storage density are less. The performance of the PCMs can be improved by adding highly co…

Abstract Phase change materials (PCMs) stores and releases thermal energy in the form of latent heat during phase transition. Though PCMs are durable in nature, they suffer commercial application owing to low thermal conductivity. Inclusion of metal and carbon based nanoparticles are typically adopted to overcome the complication of poor conducting nature of organic PCMs. In this experimental research we develop a bio based nanoparticle using coconut shell in an environmental friendly manner to enhance the thermal…