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This chapter presents an overview of the current state-of-the art research topics in PCM development . This include methods to further improve thermal properties to enable greater energy storage and faster thermal cycling.
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Fleischer, A.S. (2015). Future Directions. In: Thermal Energy Storage Using Phase Change Materials. SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology(). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-20922-7_6
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