Investigación sobre el equilibrio de fases de nuevos materiales y fluidos renovables para usos energéticos mediante técnicas experimentales

Abstract

The creation of more sustainable energy generation and management systems remains a priority at both European and international levels, as shown by projects such as Horizon Europe, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or the initiatives of the International Energy Agency (IEA). While renewable energies hold a key role in this energy transition, other complementary techniques are also being developed to compensate for some of their disadvantages, such as intermitent supply or the decoupling of energy generation and consumption. Thus, energy storage becomes indispensable, including Thermal Energy Storage (TES). Thermal energy storage by means of Phase Change Materials (PCM) is particularly receiving a great deal of atention from the scientific community due to its great potential and versatility. The present Thesis covers the main experimental methodologies employed in the study and creation of PCMs, including experimental results to support their validity.