Thermal Performance Investigation of Phase Change Materials in Concrete Blocks Masonry

Mortars containing phase change materials (PCMs) were tested to determine their applicability to the thermal control of buildings. One mini-wall prototype was coated with mortar without PCM, whereas the three other prototypes were coated with mortar added with 5%, 10%, and 15% PCM. All specimens wer...

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Main Authors: Mariana N. F. Fabiche, Antonio Virga, Altibano Ortenzi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Metalurgia e Materiais (ABM); Associação Brasileira de Cerâmica (ABC); Associação Brasileira de Polímeros (ABPol) 2023-12-01
Series:Materials Research
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-14392023000200278&lng=en&tlng=en