Thermal energy storage with phase change: A review

Energy storage in generally, and ion exchange material (PCMs) in specific, have been a major focus of study over the last two decades, however despite the vast amount of data available, it is dispersed across the literature and difficult to locate. Energy supply security is often accomplished via the use of additional technology. The use of phase change materials (PCMs) may be able to eliminate or minimize the need for this additional equipment. Thermal inertia and thermal management are the areas where PCMs have a greater market penetration. Because it deals on energy conservation, the efficient and logical use of existing resources, and the optimal use of alternative fuels, the work mentioned below is of worldwide significance. The development of thermal storage using solid-liquid phase transition has been reviewed in this paper. This evaluation focused on three aspects: materials, heat transmission, and applications. Over 150 materials utilized in study as PCMs are mentioned in the article, including approximately 45 available commercially PCMs.