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Recent Advances in Photo-Responsive Microencapsulated Phase-Change Materials.

Chaofeng Yang¹, Binyang Du¹

¹State Key Laboratory (SKL) of Biobased Transportation Fuel Technology, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.

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Summary

Photo-responsive microencapsulated phase-change materials (MEPCMs) offer advanced thermal energy storage and conversion. This review summarizes recent MEPCM advancements for solar energy, pollutant degradation, and intelligent sensing applications.

Keywords:

microcapsule multifunctionality phase-change materials photo-responsiveness

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Materials Science
Chemical Engineering
Energy Science

Background:

Photo-responsive microencapsulated phase-change materials (MEPCMs) are gaining attention for solar energy and thermal management.
They possess high thermal energy storage capacity, efficient photothermal conversion, and multifunctional integration capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review advancements in photo-responsive MEPCMs over the last five years.
To highlight their potential applications in energy conversion, pollutant degradation, and intelligent sensing.
To provide perspectives for future research and practical applications.

Main Methods:

Literature review of scientific publications from the past five years.
Focus on MEPCMs incorporating photothermal, photocatalytic, and luminescent materials.
Analysis of research trends and application potentials.

Main Results:

Summary of recent developments in photo-responsive MEPCMs.
Identification of key advancements in materials and functionalities.
Demonstration of MEPCMs' versatility in diverse applications.

Conclusions:

Photo-responsive MEPCMs show significant promise for solar energy and intelligent thermal management.
Further research is needed to enhance their practical application and performance.
Continued development can lead to breakthroughs in energy, environmental, and sensing technologies.