Phase Change Materials

Phase Change Materials: The Silent Architects of Thermal Control provides an in-depth examination of the pivotal role phase change materials (PCMs) play in advancing thermal energy storage and enabling more sustainable, efficient energy systems. The book systematically covers PCM fundamentals such as thermodynamics, molecular design, and structure-property relationships, while also addressing the selection, classification, and performance enhancement of advanced materials like nano-enhanced, bio-based, and composite PCMs. Comprehensive in scope, the book explores practical aspects of PCM integration, including encapsulation techniques, temperature-adaptive materials, and system-level applications across sectors such as solar thermal energy, electronics cooling, building construction, food and pharmaceutical preservation, and more. Special emphasis is placed on computational modeling, AI-based optimization, and sustainability, ensuring a well-rounded perspective for both theory and practice. By combining foundational knowledge with current advances and practical case studies, this resource equips researchers, engineers, and advanced students with the tools needed to develop innovative, efficient, and sustainable thermal management solutions across a range of industries.