Typical Applications and Flame-Retardant Strategies for Organic Phase-Change Materials

This study begins by exploring the typical practical applications of phase-change materials (PCMs) in various industries, highlighting their importance in energy storage, temperature regulation, and thermal management. It then emphasizes the necessity of flame-retardant functionalization tailored to...

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Autores: Yang, Xiao Mei, Shi, Tao, Wang, Xiaodong, Liu, Huan, Wang, De Yi, Yin, Guang Zhong
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Universidad de Málaga
Repositorio:DDFV. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Francisco de Vitoria
Idioma:inglés
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Palabra clave:bio-based
energy storage
flame retardant
nanocomposites
phase-change materials
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Materials Science (miscellaneous)
Energy (miscellaneous)
Materials Chemistry
SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
Yes
yes
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spelling Typical Applications and Flame-Retardant Strategies for Organic Phase-Change MaterialsYang, Xiao MeiShi, TaoWang, XiaodongLiu, HuanWang, De YiYin, Guang Zhongbio-basedenergy storageflame retardantnanocompositesphase-change materialsRenewable Energy, Sustainability and the EnvironmentMaterials Science (miscellaneous)Energy (miscellaneous)Materials ChemistrySDG 7 - Affordable and Clean EnergyYesyesThis study begins by exploring the typical practical applications of phase-change materials (PCMs) in various industries, highlighting their importance in energy storage, temperature regulation, and thermal management. It then emphasizes the necessity of flame-retardant functionalization tailored to the specific application scenarios of PCMs, especially considering their use in safety-critical environments such as electronics, automotive, and construction. The classic characterization methods for assessing the flame-retardant properties of PCM are introduced in detail, including the limiting oxygen index, the vertical burning test, and the cone calorimeter, which are widely recognized standards in material safety testing. Additionally, newly developed methods for evaluating combustion safety are discussed, such as direct combustion tests, candle combustion experiments, and back temperature response, which offer a more comprehensive understanding of the material's fire resistance. Following this, this study provides a thorough summary and categorization of the flame-retardant strategies used in PCMs, divided into four main approaches: (1) incorporation of external flame retardants, (2) use of flame-retardant microcapsules, (3) development of flame-retardant support materials, and (4) creation of intrinsic flame-retardant PCMs. Each strategy is critically analyzed in terms of effectiveness, applicability, and potential challenges. Lastly, the conclusion provides an overview of the current state of flame-retardant PCMs, offering insights into future development directions, including the pursuit of more sustainable and efficient flame-retardant solutions, as well as prospects for their broader adoption in various industries.Escuela Politécnica Superior20252025-11-0120252025-11-01review articlehttp://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_dcae04bcinfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttps://hdl.handle.net/10641/7085reponame:DDFV. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Francisco de Vitoriainstname:Universidad de MálagaInglésengopen accesshttp://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_abf2http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:ddfv.ufv.es:10641/70852026-06-11T12:44:57Z
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Typical Applications and Flame-Retardant Strategies for Organic Phase-Change Materials
title Typical Applications and Flame-Retardant Strategies for Organic Phase-Change Materials
spellingShingle Typical Applications and Flame-Retardant Strategies for Organic Phase-Change Materials
Yang, Xiao Mei
bio-based
energy storage
flame retardant
nanocomposites
phase-change materials
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Materials Science (miscellaneous)
Energy (miscellaneous)
Materials Chemistry
SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
Yes
yes
title_short Typical Applications and Flame-Retardant Strategies for Organic Phase-Change Materials
title_full Typical Applications and Flame-Retardant Strategies for Organic Phase-Change Materials
title_fullStr Typical Applications and Flame-Retardant Strategies for Organic Phase-Change Materials
title_full_unstemmed Typical Applications and Flame-Retardant Strategies for Organic Phase-Change Materials
title_sort Typical Applications and Flame-Retardant Strategies for Organic Phase-Change Materials
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Yang, Xiao Mei
Shi, Tao
Wang, Xiaodong
Liu, Huan
Wang, De Yi
Yin, Guang Zhong
author Yang, Xiao Mei
author_facet Yang, Xiao Mei
Shi, Tao
Wang, Xiaodong
Liu, Huan
Wang, De Yi
Yin, Guang Zhong
author_role author
author2 Shi, Tao
Wang, Xiaodong
Liu, Huan
Wang, De Yi
Yin, Guang Zhong
author2_role author
author
author
author
author
dc.contributor.none.fl_str_mv Escuela Politécnica Superior

dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv bio-based
energy storage
flame retardant
nanocomposites
phase-change materials
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Materials Science (miscellaneous)
Energy (miscellaneous)
Materials Chemistry
SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
Yes
yes
topic bio-based
energy storage
flame retardant
nanocomposites
phase-change materials
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Materials Science (miscellaneous)
Energy (miscellaneous)
Materials Chemistry
SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
Yes
yes
description This study begins by exploring the typical practical applications of phase-change materials (PCMs) in various industries, highlighting their importance in energy storage, temperature regulation, and thermal management. It then emphasizes the necessity of flame-retardant functionalization tailored to the specific application scenarios of PCMs, especially considering their use in safety-critical environments such as electronics, automotive, and construction. The classic characterization methods for assessing the flame-retardant properties of PCM are introduced in detail, including the limiting oxygen index, the vertical burning test, and the cone calorimeter, which are widely recognized standards in material safety testing. Additionally, newly developed methods for evaluating combustion safety are discussed, such as direct combustion tests, candle combustion experiments, and back temperature response, which offer a more comprehensive understanding of the material's fire resistance. Following this, this study provides a thorough summary and categorization of the flame-retardant strategies used in PCMs, divided into four main approaches: (1) incorporation of external flame retardants, (2) use of flame-retardant microcapsules, (3) development of flame-retardant support materials, and (4) creation of intrinsic flame-retardant PCMs. Each strategy is critically analyzed in terms of effectiveness, applicability, and potential challenges. Lastly, the conclusion provides an overview of the current state of flame-retardant PCMs, offering insights into future development directions, including the pursuit of more sustainable and efficient flame-retardant solutions, as well as prospects for their broader adoption in various industries.
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