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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Energy Storage

Background:

  • Phase change materials (PCMs) are crucial for thermal energy storage and management.
  • Enhancing PCMs with multifunctionality, such as photothermal conversion and electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, expands their application scope.
  • Developing stable and efficient multifunctional PCMs remains a key research challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To create advanced multifunctional shape-stabilized PCMs (SSPCMs) with integrated thermal storage, photothermal conversion, and EMI shielding capabilities.
  • To investigate the synergistic effects of copper sulfide (CuS) and iron oxide (Fe3O4) nanoparticles on SSPCM performance.
  • To explore the potential of cotton-derived carbon and expanded graphite (EG) in constructing a robust framework for enhanced SSPCMs.

Main Methods:

  • Loading CuS and Fe3O4 nanoparticles onto cotton-derived carbon to form a multifunctional interface.
  • Encapsulating 1-octadecanol (OD) within a 3D organic/inorganic network of 1,3:2,4-di-(3,4-dimethyl) benzylidene sorbitol (DMDBS) and EG via self-assembly.
  • Fabricating multifunctional SSPCMs with a sandwich structure using a hot-press process.

Main Results:

  • The developed SSPCMs exhibited high 1-octadecanol (OD) loading (91%) with excellent thermal storage density (200.6 J/g) and thermal stability.
  • Achieved highly efficient photothermal conversion (94.4%) and significant EMI shielding (average 68.9 dB in the X-band) at approximately 3 mm thickness.
  • Demonstrated improved thermal conductivity and a wider available temperature range, supporting effective thermal management.

Conclusions:

  • The synthesized multifunctional SSPCMs successfully integrate thermal energy storage, solar energy utilization, and EMI shielding.
  • The combination of CuS, Fe3O4 nanoparticles, cotton carbon, and EG synergistically enhances photothermal and EMI shielding properties.
  • This research offers a promising pathway for developing advanced materials for smart thermal management and electronic protection.