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Thermo-mechanical analysis of microencapsulated phase change material incorporated in concrete pavement.
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Materials Letters . Jul2024, Vol. 366, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- • Microencapsulation of PCM with SiO 2 by Sol-gel process. • PCM@SiO2 incorporation effectively reduced concrete pavement surface temperatures, crucial for urban heat management. • Up to 30% PCM@SiO2 replacement maintained concrete strength within Indian standards, suitable for construction use. • Enhanced thermal energy storage capabilities were observed with increased PCM@SiO2 content. This study investigates the potential of enhancing thermal performance in pavement concrete by integrating microencapsulated phase change materials (PCM@SiO 2) using a Sol-gel process for encapsulation. With a concentration range from 0% to 20% in 5% increments, the effects of PCM@SiO 2 on both the mechanical strength and thermal performance of concrete were evaluated. Although the addition of PCM@SiO 2 resulted in a compromise in mechanical strength, significant improvements in thermal performance were observed, demonstrating a promising approach to mitigating temperature stresses and the urban heat island effect in pavement construction. This balance between mechanical and thermal properties underscores the potential of PCM incorporation as a strategic material choice for innovative urban development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0167577X
- Volume :
- 366
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Materials Letters
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177203101
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2024.136520