{"id":2954,"date":"2023-10-13T15:22:35","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T13:22:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plussat.eu\/en-us\/?p=2954"},"modified":"2024-03-12T12:51:01","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T11:51:01","slug":"what-are-phase-change-materials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pluss.us.com\/blog\/2023\/10\/13\/what-are-phase-change-materials\/","title":{"rendered":"What are Phase Change Materials (PCM)?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class='flex_column av-fpdi1m-017260d9505f4ad3020291eea3c48f67 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><div  class='avia-slideshow av-eta8je-56010c3e7ce7b606b95331361f547d6b avia-slideshow-featured av_slideshow avia-slide-slider  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-slideshow-manual av-loop-once av-loop-manual-endless av-default-height-applied avia-slideshow-1' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;once&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:5,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:false,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:false,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:false,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:0}\"  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><ul class='avia-slideshow-inner ' style='padding-bottom: 35.833333333333%;'><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-eta8je-56010c3e7ce7b606b95331361f547d6b__0  av-single-slide slide-1 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '  title='The definition of phase change materials' ><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-3172 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-3172\"  src=\"https:\/\/pluss.us.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/What-are-Phase-Change-Materials-PCM.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"430\" title='What are Phase Change Materials (PCM)' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pluss.us.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/What-are-Phase-Change-Materials-PCM.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/pluss.us.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/What-are-Phase-Change-Materials-PCM-300x108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pluss.us.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/What-are-Phase-Change-Materials-PCM-1030x369.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/pluss.us.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/What-are-Phase-Change-Materials-PCM-768x275.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pluss.us.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/11\/What-are-Phase-Change-Materials-PCM-705x253.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-a7oy22-fa950678623c35cd4acb64c48693a2a8 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lnismwp0-4fd76c41f0b3ac7471558ebe5d5f1def '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1>What are Phase Change Materials (PCM)?<\/h1>\n<p>You&#8217;ve likely come across the term Phase Change Materials (PCM) and wondered, &#8220;What exactly are PCM, and why is there such a push for them as a sustainable solution?&#8221; Let&#8217;s explore the essence of PCM\u2014they are substances with the unique capability to absorb or release energy during a phase transition. This exceptional quality enables PCMs to smoothly shift between solid and liquid states, effectively storing and releasing thermal energy in the process.<br \/>\n<!-- notionvc: 994b239d-6e6d-41f1-ba94-6b23052d4392 --><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"0\">How Does It Work<\/span><!-- notionvc: 79167ac2-c746-497e-91d2-3e2ff452b547 --><\/h2>\n<p>When you heat a solid PCM, it turns into a liquid, absorbing a lot of heat energy in the process. Similarly, when you cool a liquid PCM, it turns into a solid, releasing the stored heat energy. This ability to absorb and release heat without changing its temperature is what makes PCM so special.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s consider an everyday example: ice turning into water. To melt ice, it requires a considerable amount of energy (334 joules per gram, to be precise). However, once it becomes water, it only needs 4.18 joules per gram to raise its temperature by one degree Celsius. This stark contrast illustrates the unique capability of PCMs in absorbing and releasing energy.<\/p>\n<p><!-- notionvc: 82aaaef0-39f2-4e68-8cb1-33d5df1a3cfa --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-i6fqfe-7f9bb3a7e7d253b07c384a6111b77cd4 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><div  class='avia-slideshow av-lnivg0yr-ab6e6c070496748852e34a501c2eeea3 avia-slideshow-extra_large av_slideshow avia-slide-slider  avia-builder-el-5  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-slideshow-manual av-loop-once av-loop-manual-endless av-default-height-applied avia-slideshow-2' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;once&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:5,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:false,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:false,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:false,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:0}\"  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><ul class='avia-slideshow-inner ' style='padding-bottom: 56.25%;'><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-lnivg0yr-ab6e6c070496748852e34a501c2eeea3__0  av-single-slide slide-1 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-2' class='avia-slide-wrap '  title='Various types of PCM, organic, inorganic and eutectic. ' ><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-3083 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-3083\"  src=\"https:\/\/pluss.us.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/10\/Pluss-Various-PCMs-In-A-Overview.jpg\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\" title='Pluss Various PCM&#039;s In A Overview' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pluss.us.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/10\/Pluss-Various-PCMs-In-A-Overview.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/pluss.us.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/10\/Pluss-Various-PCMs-In-A-Overview-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pluss.us.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/10\/Pluss-Various-PCMs-In-A-Overview-1030x579.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/pluss.us.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/10\/Pluss-Various-PCMs-In-A-Overview-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pluss.us.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/10\/Pluss-Various-PCMs-In-A-Overview-705x397.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-dxth7u-fb7e2612f904a4e45199bd7f62200d01 sc-av_one_full av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-dxth7u-fb7e2612f904a4e45199bd7f62200d01\">\n.flex_column.av-dxth7u-fb7e2612f904a4e45199bd7f62200d01{\nwidth:100%;\nmargin-left:0;\nborder-radius:20px 20px 20px 20px;\npadding:25px 25px 25px 25px;\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-dxth7u-fb7e2612f904a4e45199bd7f62200d01 .av-flex-placeholder{\nwidth:0%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-dxth7u-fb7e2612f904a4e45199bd7f62200d01 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lnixhczi-2bf3efe45ab58f39f0d4a4d01900d9bb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2><strong>Types of Phase Change Materials<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Phase Change Materials can be categorized into three main types: Organic, Inorganic, and Eutectic.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Organic PCMs:<\/strong> Organic PCMs are made from paraffin and non-paraffin materials, such as petroleum, plants, or animals. Paraffin wax is a notable example. These PCMs are preferred for their low cost, chemical stability, and ease of availability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Inorganic PCMs:<\/strong> Inorganic PCMs like metallic alloys and salt hydrates utilize minerals and natural salts, providing high latent heat capacity and thermal conductivity, making them ideal for various applications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eutectic Mixtures:<\/strong> Eutectic PCMs are innovative blends of different materials, carefully designed to achieve specific melting points and optimize energy storage capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>You can find all Pluss sav<em>E<\/em><sup>\u00ae<\/sup> PCM&#8217;s on our PCM page <a href=\"https:\/\/plussat.eu\/en-us\/save-pcm-product-range\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 -->\n<div  class='flex_column av-amv56-f10f2e3ea6b495e1003cc389bf710af2 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lniy8qmw-680ceb2ac7a52dd7ffff00f8aa018c43 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Sustainability of PCM<\/h2>\n<p>Phase Change Materials (PCMs) are considered sustainable due to their ability to enhance energy efficiency, reduce overall energy consumption, and integrate with renewable energy sources. They contribute to a more stable and reliable energy supply, extend the lifespan of products, and often involve non-toxic and environmentally friendly materials. The adaptability of PCMs in various applications makes them versatile tools for improving sustainability and minimizing environmental impact.<\/p>\n<h2>Applications and Impact<\/h2>\n<p>Phase Change Materials find diverse applications, with the following examples representing just a few available options that Pluss Advanced Technologies has to offer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/plussat.eu\/en-us\/life-sciences-healthcare\/\"><strong>Medical Sector:<\/strong><\/a> PCM-based products are utilized in the healthcare field for temperature-controlled shipping of medications, vaccines, and other sensitive medical supplies. Maintaining the required temperature ensures the efficacy and safety of these products during transit.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/plussat.eu\/en-us\/sustainable-buildings\/\"><strong>Energy-efficient Buildings: <\/strong><\/a>PCM-enabled building materials regulate indoor temperatures by absorbing the excess heat during the day, releasing it at night, and vice versa. This strategic thermal management minimizes the reliance on continuous heating or cooling, resulting in substantial energy savings.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/plussat.eu\/en-us\/cold-chain-logistics\/\"><strong>Transportation: <\/strong><\/a>Phase Change Material (PCM) technology finds application in cold chain logistics, especially in passive refrigerated vehicles, maintaining the right temperature for perishables. By minimizing the dependency on active cooling during transport, PCMs enhance energy efficiency and environmental sustainability in the transportation of perishable goods.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/plussat.eu\/en-us\/sustainable-buildings\/\"><strong>Solar Energy Solutions: <\/strong><\/a>In the realm of renewable energy, PCMs play a pivotal role. They are integrated into solar water heaters, largely increasing their storage capacity, ensuring a steady supply of hot water even when the sun is not shining.<\/p>\n<p><!-- notionvc: 82aaaef0-39f2-4e68-8cb1-33d5df1a3cfa --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-4s79kq-eb43f63f50ec0e8193a00da3f4222d6e av_one_full  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><div  class='avia-slideshow av-lnk7cxmj-2cee5c2cdbebd976502c71f869c90d6e avia-slideshow-featured av_slideshow avia-slide-slider  avia-builder-el-11  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-slideshow-manual av-loop-once av-loop-manual-endless av-default-height-applied avia-slideshow-3' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;once&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:5,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:false,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:false,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:false,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:0}\"  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><ul class='avia-slideshow-inner ' style='padding-bottom: 35.833333333333%;'><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-lnk7cxmj-2cee5c2cdbebd976502c71f869c90d6e__0  av-single-slide slide-1 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-3' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-4080 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-4080\"  src=\"https:\/\/pluss.us.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/10\/Phase-Change-Materials-revolutionizes-energy-management.png\" width=\"1200\" height=\"430\" title='Phase Change Materials revolutionizes energy management' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pluss.us.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/10\/Phase-Change-Materials-revolutionizes-energy-management.png 1200w, https:\/\/pluss.us.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/10\/Phase-Change-Materials-revolutionizes-energy-management-300x108.png 300w, https:\/\/pluss.us.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/10\/Phase-Change-Materials-revolutionizes-energy-management-1030x369.png 1030w, https:\/\/pluss.us.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/10\/Phase-Change-Materials-revolutionizes-energy-management-768x275.png 768w, https:\/\/pluss.us.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/10\/Phase-Change-Materials-revolutionizes-energy-management-705x253.png 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-67souy-2145d096ff1b8a843ffc8132a49f1d9e av_one_full  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lniybvxf-63cb825a9af7b695b879f4687ccac07c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2><strong>Challenges and Future Innovations<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>While Phase Change Material technology has made remarkable strides, challenges such as material cost, encapsulation techniques, and durability persist. Researchers and scientists around the world are tirelessly working on overcoming these hurdles, envisioning a future where PCM applications become even more widespread and impactful.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Transforming the Future with Phase Change Materials<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>From enhancing the energy efficiency of our homes to paving the way for greener transportation solutions, PCMs are at the heart of a sustainable future. 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