Thermo-Physical Properties and Thermal Energy Storage Performance ofPhase Change Materials Based on Paraffin Wax Composites

Phase change composite materials (PCCMs) are used as thermal energy storage systems due to their high latentheat of fusion. Key challenges include managing flow ability and thermo-physical properties. This studydeveloped a PCCM with minimum paraffin leakage of ۰.۱۶% using peroxide-cured silicone rubber (Q) andgraphite powder (G). The composite with ۶ wt.% peroxide and ۴ wt.% graphite showed the highest latent heat(۱۱۱.۵ J/g) at ۱۵.۲% PW loading, and had low thermal diffusivity and heating/cooling rates. The heat storagecapacity to PW loading ratio was notably favorable compared to similar studies

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Phase change materials ، Thermo-physical properties ، Silicone rubber ، Thermal energy storage