Phase Change Materials in Transparent Building Envelopes: A Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) Analysis

Phase Change Materials in Transparent Building Envelopes: A Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) Analysis

Building envelopes can play a crucial role in building improvement efficiency, and the adoption of Phase Change Materials (PCMs), coupled with transparent elements, may: (i) allow a better control of the heat flows from/to the outdoor environment, (ii) increase the exploitation of solar energy at a...

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Main Authors: Ilaria Vigna, Lorenza Bianco, Francesco Goia, Valentina Serra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-01-01
Series:Energies
Subjects:
phase change materials (PCMs)
PCM-filled window
transparent building envelope
Thermal energy storage (TES)
glazing
SWOT analysis
review
experimental
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/11/1/111

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