About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2023 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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Symposium
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Advanced Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage 2023
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Presentation Title |
Salt Hydrate Eutectics: Expanding the Palette of Phase Change Materials for Thermal Energy Storage |
Author(s) |
Patrick Shamberger, Sophia Ahmed, Haley Jones, Robert Mach |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Patrick Shamberger |
Abstract Scope |
A critical aspect of thermal energy storage systems is the development of thermal energy storage media that will melt repeatedly within a defined temperature range. For example, to optimize efficiency, some environmental climate control and air conditioning systems require thermal energy storage between 5 to 25 °C. To address this need, eutectic salt hydrates have been identified as promising candidate systems that will allow for the tailoring of bespoke thermal energy storage systems, due to the large number of potential eutectics distributed across a broad temperature range. Here we present recent efforts to expand the palette of low cost high energy storage density nitrate salt hydrate eutectics developed for building thermal energy storage applications. We compare theoretical predictions against validated eutectic compositions and properties, and highlight some of the advantages and challenges associated with these materials. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
Keywords |
Energy Conversion and Storage, Sustainability, |