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Thermal conductivity enhancement for multi-functional phase change materials: From random fillers to oriented networks in viscous systems.

Wanwan Li, Tong Yang, Jiaxin Shi, Xiaohu Wu, Tao Zhang, Songzhen Tang, Liying Chen, Huankun Lu, Jian Song

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Wanwan LiSchool of Physics and New Energy & School of Civil Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
Tong YangSchool of Physics and New Energy & School of Civil Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
Jiaxin ShiSchool of Physics and New Energy & School of Civil Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
Xiaohu WuThermal Science Research Center, Shandong Institute of Advanced Technology, Jinan 250100, China.
Tao ZhangSchool of Physics and New Energy & School of Civil Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
Songzhen TangSchool of Mechanical and Power Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, China.
Liying ChenSchool of Physics and New Energy & School of Civil Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
Huankun LuSchool of Physics and New Energy & School of Civil Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
Jian SongBirmingham Centre for Energy Storage & School of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Enhancing thermal conductivity in viscous multifunctional phase change materials (MPCMs) remains a critical challenge. Conventional filler dispersion or pre-built conductive networks often fail due to poor impregnation, resulting in discontinuous pathways. Here, we present a sequential assembly strategy to reconfigure the microstructure of a high-viscosity olefin block copolymer (OBC) system, constructing a hierarchical (PA@CA)/OBC composite. This design overcomes interfacial issues, enabling complete, oriented thermal-conductive networks. The optimized composite achieves an in-plane thermal conductivity of >10 W m

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PMID41341841
PMCPMC12671350

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