ArticleMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Mechanical Properties and Durability of Composite Cement Pastes Containing Phase-Change Materials and Nanosilica.
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- Phase Change Materials in Residential Buildings: Challenges, Opportunities, and Performance.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
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Escalating global surface temperatures are highlighting the urgent need for energy-saving solutions. Phase-change materials (PCMs) have emerged as a promising avenue for enhancing thermal comfort in the construction sector. This study assessed the impact of incorporating PCMs ranging from 1% to 10% by mass into composite Portland cement partially replaced by fly ash (FA) and nanosilica particles (NS). Mechanical and electrochemical techniques were utilized to evaluate composite cements. The results indicate that the presence of PCMs delayed cement hydration, acting as a filler without chemically interacting within the composite. The combination of FA and PCMs reduced compressive strength at early ages, while thermal conductivity decreased after 90 days due to the melting point and the latent heat of PCMs. Samples with FA and NS showed a significant reduction in the CO
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