Sustainable PCM-integrated lightweight concrete with improved mechanical and thermal performance: A comparative study of impregnation and microencapsulation
Davood Mostofinejad, Mahshid Abdoli, Alireza Saljoughian, Amin Karimi, Mohammad Reza Eftekhar
Topics & Concepts
Materials sciencePrecast concreteCompressive strengthComposite materialThermalDurabilityThermal conductivityHumidityAbsorption of waterWork (physics)Silica fumeEnvironmental scienceThermal comfortThermal efficiencySandwich-structured compositeThermal energy storageProcess engineeringMechanical strengthRainwater harvestingLimitingLeakage (economics)Thermal insulationBuilding envelopeDispersion (optics)Innovative concrete reinforcement materialsConcrete and Cement Materials ResearchMagnesium Oxide Properties and Applications