Influence of User Behaviour on the Functioning and Performance of Passive Phase-Change Material Systems after More Than a Decade of Operation
Phase-change materials (PCM) in buildings are considered a promising option to prevent overheating in warm seasons. Numerous studies have shown a noticeable improvement in thermal comfort through PCM, but in real applications they have often underperformed. User behaviour is often neglected as an im...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-10-01
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Series: | Buildings |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/12/11/1797 |