Karunesh Kant – författare

Phase Change Materials: The Silent Architects of Thermal Control provides an in-depth examination of the pivotal role phase change materials (PCMs) play in advancing thermal energy storage and enabling more sustainable, efficient energy systems. As the demand for cleaner, smarter and efficient energy solutions grows, this reference bridges the gap between foundational PCM science and the latest innovations, including AI-driven design and diverse real-world applications. The book systematically covers PCM fundamentals such as thermodynamics, molecular design, and structure-property relationships, while also addressing the selection, classification, and performance enhancement of advanced materials like nano-enhanced, bio-based, and composite PCMs. Comprehensive in scope, the book explores practical aspects of PCM integration, including encapsulation techniques, temperature-adaptive materials, and system-level applications across sectors such as solar thermal energy, electronics cooling, building construction, food and pharmaceutical preservation, smart textiles, and biomedical devices. Special emphasis is placed on computational modeling, AI-based optimization, and sustainability, ensuring a well-rounded perspective for both theory and practice. By combining foundational knowledge with current advances and practical case studies, this resource equips researchers, engineers, and advanced students with the tools needed to develop innovative, efficient, and sustainable thermal management solutions across a range of industries.Introduces the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to predict thermal properties, optimize phase change material (PCM) formulations, and expedite material discoveryExplores advanced and emerging industrial applications such as waste heat recovery, solar thermal energy storage, electronic device cooling, and smart infrastructure with real-world case studiesExplains molecular and thermodynamic principles governing PCMs behavior, including phase transition mechanisms, structure-property relationships, entropy-enthalpy dynamics, and bonding interactionsIntegrates sustainability and environmental considerations in thermal energy storage

This book presents the essentials of thermal energy storage techniques along with recent innovations and covers in-depth knowledge of thermal energy applications. Different aspects of thermal energy storage systems are covered, ranging from fundamentals to case studies. Major topics covered include application of thermal energy in water heating, solar cooking and solar pond, thermal energy storage materials for indoor comfort in buildings, thermal management of battery, hydrogen production, reducing carbon footprints, and so forth.Key features:Presents current research and technological updates along with applications and market scenarios in thermal energy storage, thermal management, and applications of thermal energyExplores sensible, latent, and thermochemical energy storage aspectsEmphasizes the need and adequate utilization of abundant heat energy for clean energy perspectivesReviews use of thermal energy in hydrogen production, the oil and gas sector, along with market analysisIncludes pertinent case studiesThis book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in energy and mechanical engineering, energy storage, and renewables.