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Fire Retardant Phase Change Materials-Recent Developments and Future Perspectives.
Kinga Pielichowska1, Natalia Paprota1, Krzysztof Pielichowski2
1Department of Biomaterials and Composites, Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics, AGH University of Science and Technology, Al. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Kraków, Poland.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
|June 28, 2023
Summary
This review explores reducing the flammability of organic phase change materials (PCMs) for thermal energy storage. It covers flame retardants and methods to enhance safety without compromising thermal performance in applications like buildings and batteries.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Chemical Engineering
- Energy Storage
Background:
- Phase Change Materials (PCMs) are crucial for thermal energy storage, particularly organic PCMs for low-temperature applications.
- Organic PCMs, including paraffins, fatty acids, alcohols, and polymers, are widely used but suffer from flammability issues.
- Reducing the fire risk of PCMs is essential for applications in buildings, battery thermal management, and protective insulation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review methods for reducing the flammability of organic PCMs.
- To explore flame retardants and techniques that maintain the thermal performance of PCMs.
- To present examples of flame-retarded PCMs and their application areas.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of research on flame-retarded PCMs.
- Analysis of different flame retardant groups and their mechanisms.
- Categorization of PCM flame retardation strategies.
- Compilation of flame-retarded PCM examples and their uses.
Main Results:
- Various flame retardants and methods have been developed to mitigate the flammability of organic PCMs.
- Effective strategies exist to reduce fire risk without significantly impacting the latent heat storage capacity of PCMs.
- Successful examples of flame-retarded PCMs are emerging for diverse applications.
Conclusions:
- Reducing the flammability of organic PCMs is achievable through various chemical and material strategies.
- Flame-retarded PCMs offer enhanced safety for thermal energy storage applications.
- Further research and development in this area are vital for broader adoption in safety-critical systems.
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