Abstract
This study developed a novel gypsum plaster comprised of high energy storage phase change material (PCM) loaded granules to reduce the amount of energy used in buildings. Changes in the mechanical and thermal properties of gypsum plasters are reported and compared with PCM-loaded cement mortars. Analysis of the energy consumption through simulation showed the amount of PCM-loaded granules and their location in the building material have a significant impact on the effectiveness of the PCM composites. The maximum energy savings of 293.8 kWh were achieved when PCMs granules were incorporated to cement blocks. However, maximum thermal comfort was achieved with PCM gypsum plaster.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 133159 |
| Journal | Construction and Building Materials |
| Volume | 403 |
| Early online date | 31 Aug 2023 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 3 Nov 2023 |
Bibliographical note
The authors would like to thank the BRE Trust and EPSRC (Project No. 2112300) for funding the project that lead to this research.Data availability
Data will be made available on request.
Funding
The authors would like to thank the BRE Trust and EPSRC (Project No. 2112300) for funding the project that lead to this research.
| Funders | Funder number |
|---|---|
| Building Research Establishment Trust | |
| Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council | 2112300 |
Keywords
- Energy efficiency
- Gypsum plaster
- Lightweight aggregate
- Phase change material
- Thermal energy storage
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Materials Science
- Building and Construction
- Civil and Structural Engineering
