Polymers in molten inorganic salt hydrate phase change materials: solubility and gelation
Kartik Kumar Rajagopalan, Parvin Karimineghlani, Xiuzhu Zhu, Patrick J. Shamberger, Svetlana A. Sukhishvili
Abstract
Molten inorganic salt hydrates as unique solvents for polymers and the application of polymer gels for thermal energy storage are highlighted.
Topics & Concepts
PolymerSolubilityMolten saltSalt (chemistry)HydrateClathrate hydrateChemical engineeringMaterials scienceThermal energy storagePhase changePhase (matter)Inorganic chemistryChemistryMineralogyOrganic chemistryThermodynamicsComposite materialEngineeringPhysicsPhase Change Materials ResearchAdsorption and Cooling SystemsAdvanced Battery Materials and Technologies