Outdoor Characterization of Phase Change Materials and Assessment of Their Energy Saving Potential to Reach NZEB

Phase change materials (PCM) are very promising materials for improving energy efficiency in buildings, especially in hot weather conditions. In spite of the growing attention paid to the integration of PCM into buildings, there are few studies on PCM evaluation under real operating conditions. This...

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Main Authors: Cristina Cornaro, Marco Pierro, Valerio Adoo Puggioni, Daniele Roncarati
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-06-01
Series:Buildings
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/7/3/55