Shape-stabilization of polyethylene glycol phase change materials with chitin nanofibers for applications in “smart” windows
Ruchira N. Wijesena, Nadeeka D. Tissera, V.W.S.G. Rathnayaka, H.D. Rajapakse, Rohini M. de Silva, K.M. Nalin de Silva
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Materials sciencePolyethylene glycolPEG ratioNanometreNanofiberComposite materialOptical transparencyOpacityTransmittanceComposite numberThermal stabilityMelting pointPhase (matter)Chemical engineeringNanotechnologyChemistryOptoelectronicsOpticsFinancePhysicsEconomicsOrganic chemistryEngineeringPhase Change Materials ResearchConducting polymers and applicationsNanocomposite Films for Food Packaging