Review article
Role of nanostructured coatings on composite phase change materials for thermal durability enhancement: A review
- 1 Chemical Engineering Department, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran
- 2 Department of Chemical Engineering, Arak Branch, Islamic Azad University, Arak, Ira
- 3 Department of Civil Engineering, School of Science and Engineering, Khazar University, Baku 1096, Azerbaijan
Abstract
With the rapid growth in energy demand and the increasing need for stable thermal storage, the use of phase change materials (PCMs), particularly in the form of phase change composite materials, has received widespread attention. Despite the high advantages of composite phase change materials (CPCMs) in latent heat storage, problems such as leakage, low thermal conductivity, and performance degradation in successive thermal cycles have still limited their use. One of the novel solutions to increase the thermal durability of these materials is the application of nanostructured coatings on their surfaces. By creating physical and chemical barriers, these coatings not only prevent leakage and oxidation but also improve heat transfer and increase structural stability under operational conditions. In this review article, we first introduce the basic principles of PCMs and the structure of CPCMs. Then we investigate the key role of nanostructured coatings in improving thermal stability, reducing supercooling, and increasing thermal cycling. Also, industrial applications of this technology in various fields such as solar energy storage, thermal control of buildings, thermal management of lithium-ion batteries, and electronic systems are reviewed.
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Composite PCMs, Nanostructured coatings, Thermal energy storage, Thermal durability, Latent heat storage
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Sakkaki, N., Akhoondi, A., Valizadeh Harzand, F., & Jafarzadeh, H. (2025). Role of nanostructured coatings on composite phase change materials for thermal durability enhancement: A review. Synthesis and Sintering, 5(3), 181-190. https://doi.org/10.53063/synsint.2025.53305
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