Phytic acid–decorated κ-carrageenan/melanin hybrid aerogels supported phase change composites with excellent photothermal conversion efficiency and flame retardancy
Linzhao Jin,
Yunlong Tan,
Shunpan Yuan,
Shuang Wang,
Xu Cheng,
Haibo Wang,
Zongliang Du and
Xiaosheng Du
Renewable Energy, 2023, vol. 206, issue C, 148-156
Abstract:
Organic phase change materials (PCMs) have been widely applied to thermal energy storage systems; however, poor solar–thermal conversion performance, high flammability, and liquid leakage issues considerably limit their practical application in efficient solar energy utilization. Herein, phytic acid–decorated melanin/κ-carrageenan aerogels (PMCAs) with excellent solar–thermal effect and satisfactory flame retardancy were developed using the cationic induction method. Then, form-stable PCM composites (PMPCMs) were fabricated by integrating molten n-octacosane into PMCAs through vacuum impregnation. The PMCAs effectively supported n-octacosane and avoided liquid leakage during the solar–thermal storage process owing to their strong surface tension and capillary force. The PMPCMs exhibited considerably high encapsulated efficiency (up to 97.73%), satisfactory thermal storage ability (246.7–257.7 J/g), and excellent thermal reliability. The introduction of natural melanin (natural photothermal conversion compound) and phytic acid (bio-based phosphorus-rich compound) significantly enhanced the solar–thermal conversion efficiency (from 61.7% to 89.4%) and flame retardancy of the PMPCMs. Thus, the synthesized form-stable composites possess tremendous potential for solar energy utilization.
Keywords: Phase change materials; Photothermal conversion; κ-carrageenan; Cuttlefish ink melanin; Phytic acid (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2023.02.030
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