Preparation and performance evaluation of paraffin@SiO2 microencapsulated phase change material and its thermal insulation effect in architectural coatings
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Abstract
Room temperature phase change materials have significant potential to enhance energy conservation; however, their application is limited by issues such as leakage and compatibility. In this study, paraffin was microencapsulated using advanced microencapsulation technology to address these challenges. Sodium silicate was employed as a silicon source, while methyltriethoxysilane (MTES) served as a modifier. Paraffin@SiO₂ microencapsulated phase change material (MEPCM) was prepared using the chemical precipitation method. The results demonstrated that, under reaction conditions of 45 °C, a pH of 3.5, a core-to-shell ratio of 1:1, and a composite emulsifier consisting of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) and OP-10, the core material content reached 75.52 %, which was 23.09 % higher than that of the unmodified sample. Additionally, the melt permeability rate decreased to 9.14 %. When 10 % MEPCM was incorporated into emulsion paint, the film maintained good performance and significantly extended the heat preservation time by 19.44 %. This study provides a practical strategy for developing cost-effective, high-stability building phase change coatings.
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Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects is an international journal devoted to the science underlying applications of colloids and interfacial phenomena.
The journal aims at publishing high quality research papers featuring new materials or new insights into the role of colloid and interface science in (for example) food, energy, minerals processing, pharmaceuticals or the environment.