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This study investigates thermal transport properties and crystallization behavior in octadecane-based phase change material composites enhanced with porous framework coatings and graphene additives. The researchers examined how these nanoscale additions affect heat transfer rates and crystal formation patterns in octadecane, a phase change material used for thermal energy storage. The composite materials demonstrated improved thermal conductivity and modified crystallization kinetics compared to pure octadecane.
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Enhanced thermal transport in phase change materials has significant implications for energy storage applications, including building temperature regulation, waste heat recovery, and thermal management in electronics. Improving the heat transfer properties of these materials could lead to more efficient and compact thermal energy storage systems.
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