ABSTRACT
Thermal energy storage is a key global concern owing to inadequate energy generation since the last decade. Sensible heat storage and latent heat storage are currently being used in various applications. Latent heat storage is more significant than sensible heat storage because of its high energy storage density and isothermal nature with little fluctuation. Phase change material acts as a storage medium in latent heat storage systems. The thermal conductivity of phase change material is low, and to mitigate this issue, nanoparticles are dispersed into the base phase change material. The result is called nano-enhanced phase change material. This chapter deals with the potential applications of nano-enhanced phase change material and presents methodologies employed in hybrid applications. This chapter also identifies current research gaps and future directions for using nano-enhanced phase change material for reliable thermal energy storage.
