Shape-stabilized phase change composites enabled by lightweight and bio-inspired interconnecting carbon aerogels for efficient energy storage and photo-thermal conversion
Zongxu Sun, Huanzhi Zhang, Qingfeng Zhang, Rui Jing, Bojing Wu, Fen Xu, Lixian Sun, Yongpeng Xia, Federico Rosei, Hongliang Peng, Xiangcheng Lin
Abstract
CA-FSPCMs were constructed using a lightweight and high strength carbon aerogel to encapsulate PEG-6000, fabricated using biomass xanthan gum and polyimide.
Topics & Concepts
AerogelPolyimideMaterials scienceComposite materialCarbon fibersPhase-change materialPhase (matter)ThermalReinforced carbon–carbonXanthan gumBiomass (ecology)Thermal energy storagePhase changeComposite numberLayer (electronics)ChemistryEngineering physicsGeologyEcologyEngineeringOrganic chemistryBiologyMeteorologyPhysicsRheologyOceanographyPhase Change Materials ResearchSolar-Powered Water Purification MethodsAerogels and thermal insulation