Advanced multifunctional composite phase change materials based on photo-responsive materials

Molecular-channel driven actuator with considerations for multiple configurations and color switching

Mu, J., Wang, G., Yan, H., Li, H., Wang, X., Gao, E., Hou, C., Pham, A. T. C., Wu, L., Zhang, Q., et al. (2018) · Nature Communications · doi:10.1038/s41467-018-03032-2 · Cited by 1,458

Synthesis of Carbon Dots with Multiple Color Emission by Controlled Graphitization and Surface Functionalization

Miao, X., Qu, D., Yang, D., Nie, B., Zhao, Y., Fan, H., & Sun, Z. (2017) · Advanced Materials · doi:10.1002/adma.201704740 · Cited by 1,254

Review on thermal conductivity enhancement, thermal properties and applications of phase change materials in thermal energy storage

Lin, Y., Jia, Y., Alva, G., & Fang, G. (2018) · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.rser.2017.10.002 · Cited by 910

Smart Utilization of Carbon Dots in Semiconductor Photocatalysis

Yu, H., Shi, R., Zhao, Y., Waterhouse, G. I. N., Wu, L., Tung, C., & Zhang, T. (2016) · Advanced Materials · doi:10.1002/adma.201602581 · Cited by 767

Fatty acids as phase change materials: A review

Yuan, Y., Zhang, N., Tao, W., Cao, X., & He, Y. (2013) · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.rser.2013.08.107 · Cited by 759

Biomimetic nanoflowers by self-assembly of nanozymes to induce intracellular oxidative damage against hypoxic tumors

Wang, Z., Zhang, Y., Ju, E., Liu, Z., Cao, F., Chen, Z., Ren, J., & Qu, X. (2018) · Nature Communications · doi:10.1038/s41467-018-05798-x · Cited by 647

Nanoconfined phase change materials for thermal energy applications

Aftab, W., Huang, X., Wu, W., Liang, Z., Mahmood, A., & Zou, R. (2018) · Energy & Environmental Science · doi:10.1039/c7ee03587j · Cited by 647

Nanoencapsulation of phase change materials for advanced thermal energy storage systems

Shchukina, E. M., Graham, M., Zheng, Z., & Shchukin, D. G. (2018) · Chemical Society Reviews · doi:10.1039/c8cs00099a · Cited by 588

Electro- and Photodriven Phase Change Composites Based on Wax-Infiltrated Carbon Nanotube Sponges

Chen, L., Zou, R., Xia, W., Liu, Z., Shang, Y., Zhu, J., Wang, Y., Lin, J., Xia, D., & Cao, A. (2012) · ACS Nano · doi:10.1021/nn304310n · Cited by 446

Single‐Walled Carbon Nanotube/Phase Change Material Composites: Sunlight‐Driven, Reversible, Form‐Stable Phase Transitions for Solar Thermal Energy Storage

Wang, Y., Tang, B., & Zhang, S. (2013) · Advanced Functional Materials · doi:10.1002/adfm.201203728 · Cited by 405

Robust BNNS/ANF aerogel skeleton-based PEG composite phase change materials with high latent heat for efficient thermal management

Xie, F., Dai, X., Zhuo, L., Dai, Q., He, C., & Lu, Z. (2023) · Composite Structures · doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2023.117479 · Cited by 32

A review of shape stabilized aerogel-based phase change materials for preparation, classification and applications

Kong, X., Nie, R., & Yuan, J. (2023) · Energy and Built Environment · doi:10.1016/j.enbenv.2023.11.001 · Cited by 33

Recent Advances and Applications of Flexible Phase Change Composites

Lu, L., Guo, H., Martín-Fabiani, I., Zhou, Y., Willcock, H., Vladisavljević, G. T., Busfield, J. J. C., Bilotti, E., Peijs, T., Zhang, H., et al. (2025) · EcoMat · doi:10.1002/eom2.70004 · Cited by 34

Biomimetic phase change materials for extreme thermal management

Chen, X. (2022) · Matter · doi:10.1016/j.matt.2022.06.035 · Cited by 32

The thermal behavior and flame retardant performance of phase change material microcapsules with halloysite nanotube

Kang, M., Liu, Y., Lin, W., Liang, C., & Cheng, J. (2023) · Journal of Energy Storage · doi:10.1016/j.est.2023.106632 · Cited by 32

Effect of introducing chemically activated biochar as support material on thermal properties of different organic phase change materials

Lv, L., Huang, S., & Zhou, H. (2023) · Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells · doi:10.1016/j.solmat.2023.112617 · Cited by 34

A High Thermal Conductive Composite Phase Change Film for Flexible Solar/Electro-Thermal Energy Conversion

Liu, X., Lin, F., Leng, G., Liu, M., Feng, J., Bai, Y., Guo, Z., Xu, Y., Sun, Z., Huang, Z., et al. (2022) · Journal of Energy Storage · doi:10.1016/j.est.2023.108959 · Cited by 31

Synergistic enhancement of metal–organic framework-derived hierarchical porous materials towards photothermal conversion and storage properties of phase change materials

Chang, X.-L., Yan, T., Pan, W., & Wang, L. (2024) · Applied Thermal Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2024.124046 · Cited by 31

Novel phase change materials with superior thermal conductivity and photothermal efficiency derived from preservative-treated wood biochar

Zhang, Z., Zhao, X., Zhang, R., & Cao, J. (2024) · Renewable Energy · doi:10.1016/j.renene.2024.121724 · Cited by 32

Recent Progress in Organic Cocrystal‐Based Superlattices and Their Optoelectronic Applications

Yang, S., Li, Y., Kang, F., Li, F., Zhao, S., Sun, Y., Zhang, C., & Zhang, Q. (2025) · Advanced Functional Materials · doi:10.1002/adfm.202504976 · Cited by 31

Enhancing the Operability of Photoexcitation-Controlled Aggregation-Induced Emissive Molecules in the Organic Phase

Weng, T., Zou, Q., Zhang, M., Wu, B., Baryshnikov, G., Shen, S., Chen, X., Ågren, H., Jia, X., & Zhu, L. (2021) · The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters · doi:10.1021/acs.jpclett.1c01535 · Cited by 31

Highly thermal conductive phase change composites containing Ag-welding graphene framework with excellent solar-thermal conversion and rapid heat transfer ability

Zhang, D., Zhou, B., Yu, J., He, C., Wang, B., Feng, Y., Liu, C., & Shen, C. (2022) · Composites Part A Applied Science and Manufacturing · doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2022.107128 · Cited by 30

Synthesis of flexible form stable phase change materials with in-situ formed porous TiO2 for personal thermal management

Wang, R., Geng, L., Zhang, X., Liang, G., Zhao, J., & Liu, C. (2025) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2025.159592 · Cited by 29

Waste sugarcane skin-based composite phase change material for thermal energy storage and solar energy utilization

Chen, Y., He, H. J., Li, J.-H., He, H., Chen, S., & Deng, C. (2023) · Materials Letters · doi:10.1016/j.matlet.2023.134320 · Cited by 29

Form-stable phase change nanocapsules with photo and electric dual responses for multipurpose applications in energy storage and conversion

Cheng, L., Kong, L., Zhang, X., & Kong, X. (2021) · Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells · doi:10.1016/j.solmat.2021.111461 · Cited by 28

ZIF-67@MXene structure synergistically improve heat storage and photothermal conversion of phase change material

Liu, Y., Luo, D., Deng, Y., Zheng, J., Wu, F., Dai, X., & Deng, C. (2023) · Journal of Energy Storage · doi:10.1016/j.est.2023.107641 · Cited by 28

Phase change materials encapsulated in a novel hybrid carbon skeleton for high-efficiency solar-thermal conversion and energy storage

Liang, H., Wang, H., Zhang, P., Ding, D., Jiao, Y., Zhou, Y., Xue, Q., Song, Q., Zhang, Q., & Chen, Y. (2024) · Journal of Energy Storage · doi:10.1016/j.est.2024.111307 · Cited by 27

Flexible phase change materials for overheating protection of electronics

Feng, C., Sun, K.-Y., Ji, J., Cui, G., Hou, L., Shi, M., Wei, F., & Yang, W. M. (2024) · Journal of Energy Storage · doi:10.1016/j.est.2024.110719 · Cited by 27

Carbon-based hierarchical porous structure accelerates heterogeneous nucleation of PEG molecules for solar/electro-driven thermal energy storage

Liu, R., Li, A., Liu, J., Liu, W. J., Zheng, H., Du, Q., Chen, X., & Cheng, D. (2023) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2023.145814 · Cited by 26

Super-hydrophilic LaCoO 3 /g-C 3 N 4 nanocomposite coated beauty sponge for solar-driven seawater desalination with simultaneous volatile organic compound removal

Rathore, L. K., Garg, P., Kumar, P., & Bera, A. (2023) · Nanoscale · doi:10.1039/d3nr04951e · Cited by 25

Multi-source responsive and leakage-proof phase change composites based on cellulose nanofiber/sodium alginate crosslinked aerogel for thermal energy storage and management

Lin, Q., Yan, R., Huang, M., Chen, Y., Zhang, L., Yin, T., Wei, D., & Sheng, X. (2026) · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules · doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2026.150980 · Cited by 25

Preparation of a composite phase change material with high thermal storage capacity using modified expanded graphite as the matrix

Ren, S., Li, J., Zhang, B., Huang, K., & Bai, Y. (2021) · Diamond and Related Materials · doi:10.1016/j.diamond.2021.108736 · Cited by 25

Phase Change Composite with Core–Shell Structure for Photothermal Conversion and Thermal Energy Storage

Chen, W., Liang, X., Fu, W., Wang, S., Gao, X., Zhang, Z., & Fang, Y. (2022) · ACS Applied Energy Materials · doi:10.1021/acsaem.2c01608 · Cited by 24

Visible Light Locking in Mineral-Based Composite Phase Change Materials Enabling High Photothermal Conversion and Storage

Zhao, X., Tang, Y., Wang, J., Li, Y., Li, D., Zuo, X., & Yang, H. (2023) · ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces · doi:10.1021/acsami.3c10348 · Cited by 24

Recent Advances in Polymer‐Containing Multifunctional Phase‐Change Materials

Liu, C., Zhang, J., Liu, Q., Sun, W., Yu, Y. M., & Zhang, H. (2021) · ChemPlusChem · doi:10.1002/cplu.202100250 · Cited by 23

Minireview on Design of Flexible Composite Phase Change Materials to Various Energy Applications: Progresses and Perspectives

Zhao, Z., Chen, G., Liu, X., Shao, L., Xu, Y., Zhang, X., Li, Y., Yan, Z., & Zou, T. (2023) · Energy & Fuels · doi:10.1021/acs.energyfuels.3c00266 · Cited by 23

Progress in phase change nano-emulsions for energy applications-A concise review

Rashidi, S., Karimi, N., Li, G., & Sunden, B. A. (2023) · Journal of Molecular Liquids · doi:10.1016/j.molliq.2023.122547 · Cited by 23

Polynorbornene-based bottlebrush polymers confining phase change materials for ultra-stable latent heat storage derived from solar irradiation

Fan, D., Cao, Y., Liu, J., Xiong, D., & Qian, T. (2021) · Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells · doi:10.1016/j.solmat.2021.111547 · Cited by 22

Design of a graphene oxide@melamine foam/polyaniline@erythritol composite phase change material for thermal energy storage

Zhou, J., Lai, X., Hu, J., Qi, H., Liu, S., & Zhang, Z. (2022) · Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.cjche.2022.10.016 · Cited by 22

High thermal storage ability and photothermal conversion capacity phase change capsule with graphene oxide covalently grafted silica shell

Zhang, Z., Liu, Y., Liang, Z., Li, F., Yong, Y., & Li, Z. (2022) · Colloids and Surfaces A Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects · doi:10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.130594 · Cited by 21

High energy-capacity and multiresponsive phase change fibers via in situ polymer composition with expanded carbon nanotube networks

Zhao, J., Zhang, W., Lu, Q., Li, W., Li, W., Zhang, X., & Li, Q. (2023) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2023.148262 · Cited by 21

Enhancement of Polyacrylic Acid/Silicon Carbide Nanocomposites’ Optical Properties for Potential Application in Renewable Energy

Rashid, F. L., Hashim, A., Dulaimi, A., Hadi, A., Ibrahim, H. A., Al-Obaidi, M. A. A., & Ameen, A. (2024) · Journal of Composites Science · doi:10.3390/jcs8040123 · Cited by 20

In situ vertical alignment of MoS2 on Co/C dodecahedron boosting phase change materials for solar-thermoelectric generation

Chen, K., Li, Y., Feng, Y., Li, X., Li, Z., Li, Z., Ge, C., & Xiao, C. (2025) · Journal of Energy Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.jechem.2025.03.070 · Cited by 19

An azobenzene-based photothermal energy storage system for co-harvesting photon energy and low-grade ambient heat via a photoinduced crystal-to-liquid transition

Dong, L., Zhai, F., Wang, H., Peng, C., Feng, Y., & Feng, W. (2022) · Energy Materials · doi:10.20517/energymater.2022.26 · Cited by 20

Toughening of melamine–formaldehyde foams and advanced applications based on functional design

Song, B., Zhu, X., Wang, W., Wang, L., Pei, X., Qian, X., Liu, L., & Xu, Z. (2022) · Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.jiec.2022.11.069 · Cited by 20

Enhanced solar-thermal energy storage performance of NF/Ni-Cu@rGO/PEG composite phase change materials with 3D conductive network

He, Y., Zou, Y., Xiang, C., Xu, F., Xia, Y., Chen, Y., Wang, S., Hu, Z., Hao, S., & Sun, L. (2024) · Journal of Energy Storage · doi:10.1016/j.est.2024.111986 · Cited by 20

Carbon-decorated diatomite stabilized lauric acid-stearic acid as composite phase change materials for photo-to-thermal conversion and storage

Li, C., Wang, M., Xie, B., & He, Y. (2024) · Renewable Energy · doi:10.1016/j.renene.2024.120731 · Cited by 19

Photochromic Ionic Hydrogen-Bonded Organic Frameworks for Enhancing Proton Conductivity via Precise Regulation of Photogenerated Radicals

Liu, C., Cao, L., Zhou, Z.-Y., Chen, X., & Zhang, W. (2025) · ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces · doi:10.1021/acsami.5c11057 · Cited by 19

Phase Change Thermal Energy Storage Enabled by an In Situ Formed Porous TiO2

Liu, Q., Xiao, T., Zhao, J., Sun, W., & Liu, C. (2022) · Small · doi:10.1002/smll.202204998 · Cited by 19

Functional Fluid‐Based Soft Robotic Actuation

Zhang, C., Duan, Y., Jiao, Z., Zhu, Y., Bing Hong, X. U., Yang, H., & Zhang, J. (2025) · Advanced Materials · doi:10.1002/adma.202502669 · Cited by 20

An Evolutionary Review of Hemoperfusion Adsorbents: Materials, Preparation, Functionalization, and Outlook

Chen, G., Jiang, X., Guo, X., & Ou, L. (2024) · ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering · doi:10.1021/acsbiomaterials.4c00259 · Cited by 18

Enhanced photo-thermal conversion in phase change materials by Cu-Zn Bi-metallic metal-organic framework and expanded graphite

Ren, J., Hu, T., Zhang, W., Li, L., & Yuan, W. (2024) · Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells · doi:10.1016/j.solmat.2024.113326 · Cited by 17

Enhanced solar-driven desalination by recycling of condensation latent heat in multistage solar steam gap distiller with low evaporation enthalpy

He, J., Li, R., Sun, Y., Liu, Y., Li, J., Diao, W., Tang, X., & Wang, L. (2025) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2025.133179 · Cited by 17

Fatty amine incorporated nickel foam bearing with CNTs nanoarray: A novel composite phase change material towards efficient light-to-thermal and electro-to-thermal conversion

Cao, X., Yang, L., Cui, J., Feng, Q., Wang, C., Zhu, Z., Sun, H., Li, J., Liang, W., & Li, A. (2022) · Colloids and Surfaces A Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects · doi:10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.129516 · Cited by 17

Advances in composite phase change materials based on high performance three-dimensional (3D) skeletons: Properties, strategies and applications

Qian, R., Liu, M., Lu, X., Qing, C., & Zou, D. (2023) · Composite Structures · doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2023.117711 · Cited by 18

Carbon nanotube graphene multilevel network based phase change fibers and their energy storage properties

Yang, X., Zhao, J., Liao, T., Li, W., Zhang, Y., Xu, C., Zhang, X., & Li, Q. (2024) · Journal of Materials Chemistry C · doi:10.1039/d4tc03006k · Cited by 17

Magnetically-responsive phase change thermal storage materials: Mechanisms, advances, and beyond

Gao, Y. H., Li, Y., Lin, J., Liu, P., Chen, X., & Wang, G. (2024) · Journal of Energy Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.jechem.2024.09.055 · Cited by 17

Bioinspired flexible phase change composites for highly efficient solar-thermal-electric conversion and storage

Guo, P., Zhuo, X., Zhang, K., Zhang, L., Zhang, D., Wang, C., Nomura, T., Zhu, R., Sheng, N., Zhu, C., et al. (2026) · Composites Part B Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.compositesb.2026.113397 · Cited by 16

Flexible phase change composites with enhanced thermal conductivity and mechanical properties for photothermal conversion and γ-rays shielding

Cai, T., Pang, Z., Jiang, Z., He, F., Li, Y., Tan, G., Jiang, T., & Yang, W. (2024) · Journal of Energy Storage · doi:10.1016/j.est.2024.111902 · Cited by 16

Enhancing Building Energy Efficiency: Leaf Transpiration Inspired Construction of Lignin-Based Wood Plastic Composites for Building Energy Conservation

Sun, J., Xu, J., Zhou, S., Pang, Y., Zhang, W., Zhou, J. H., Liu, Y., Guo, H., & Jiang, F. (2024) · Applied Energy · doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2024.123448 · Cited by 16

Study on the applicability of photoswitch molecules to optically-controlled thermal energy in different organic phase change materials

Wang, Y., Shi, J., Sheng, L., & Chen, Z. (2022) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2022.141051 · Cited by 16

Review on the role of metals in the field of phase change materials: From their use for thermal energy storage to multifunctional applications

Molteni, M., & Gariboldi, E. (2025) · International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer · doi:10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2025.128078 · Cited by 16

Silver/Polypyrrole-Functionalized Polyurethane Foam Embedded Phase Change Materials for Thermal Energy Harvesting

Fan, D., Meng, Y., Jiang, Y., Qian, S., Liu, J., Xu, Y., Xiong, D., & Cao, Y. (2021) · Nanomaterials · doi:10.3390/nano11113011 · Cited by 16

Cellulose-based phase change membranes with reversible optical transmittance and lignin ester-enhancing photothermal conversion performance

Ju, Y., Lang, Z., Wang, Y., Xiao, Z., Wang, H., & Xie, Y. (2023) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2023.143921 · Cited by 15

Synergistic enhancement of photothermal energy storage capacity of polyethylene glycol by polydopamine and nano-copper particles

Liu, Q., Chang, F., Su, J., Zhang, Y., & Feng, D. (2024) · Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells · doi:10.1016/j.solmat.2024.112831 · Cited by 15

Flexible phase change film based on lignin-derived porous carbon/Eicosane for wearable thermal management and microwave absorption

Fu, X., Pan, H., Xu, L., Wang, M., Dou, M., Zhang, Y., Liu, Z., Huang, X., Teng, Y., Hu, L., et al. (2024) · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules · doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133630 · Cited by 15

Illuminating Biomimetic Nanochannels: Unveiling Macroscopic Anticounterfeiting and Photoswitchable Ion Conductivity via Polymer Tailoring

Chen, Y., Pruthi, V., Lee, L., Liu, Y., Chang, M., Théato, P., & Chen, J. (2024) · ACS Nano · doi:10.1021/acsnano.4c08801 · Cited by 15

Application of multi-scale pore regulation for high thermal conductivity foam reinforcements in energy storage

Jiao, Z., Li, S., Zhou, K., Bao, S., Yu, Y., Kang, H., Kang, A., Yu, Z., Ma, L., & Wei, Q. (2022) · Composites Part A Applied Science and Manufacturing · doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2022.106938 · Cited by 15

Graphene-based phase-change composites for thermal energy storage, conversion, and applications

Li, W. Q., Zhang, T., Liu, Y., Yang, Z., Yang, Z., Wang, Y., Ye, Y., & Fan, J. (2025) · Journal of Energy Storage · doi:10.1016/j.est.2025.116619 · Cited by 14

Dual-functional polyethylene glycol/graphene aerogel phase change composites with ultrahigh loading for thermal energy storage

Li, S., Li, J., Liao, Y., Chen, S., Zheng, Y., Li, M., & Sun, K. (2022) · Journal of Energy Storage · doi:10.1016/j.est.2022.105337 · Cited by 14

Flexibility, malleability, and high mechanical strength phase change composite films for solar-thermal and electro-thermal energy storage

Li, X., Ge, C., Chen, K., Guan, H., & Zhang, X. (2024) · Journal of Energy Storage · doi:10.1016/j.est.2024.114177 · Cited by 13

Flexible Polyolefin Elastomer/Paraffin Wax/Alumina/Graphene Nanoplatelets Phase Change Materials with Enhanced Thermal Conductivity and Mechanical Performance for Solar Conversion and Thermal Energy Storage Applications

Tian, J., Wang, C., Wang, K., Xue, R., Liu, X., & Yang, Q. Y. (2024) · Polymers · doi:10.3390/polym16030362 · Cited by 13

Biomimetic architectures in flexible biosensors: Coordination chemistry-driven design, mechanism, and application

Song, K., Shi, D., Zhao, W., Gu, Y., Liu, D., & Chu, P. K. (2025) · Coordination Chemistry Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.ccr.2025.217195 · Cited by 13

Insights into the roles of natural graphite in phase change materials

Tang, Z., Huang, D., Zhang, X., Wang, B., Yu, S., Guo, R., Sun, Q., & Wang, J. (2025) · EcoEnergy · doi:10.1002/ece2.93 · Cited by 12

Innovative flexible multifunctional phase change materials for advanced battery thermal management

Liu, Q., Deng, Z., Han, L.-C., Chen, H., & Cheng, W. (2025) · Materials Today Energy · doi:10.1016/j.mtener.2025.101878 · Cited by 12

Enhancement of thermal properties of phase change composites by copper film-coated carbon fiber felt

Gong, P., Guo, P., & Liu, F. (2024) · Journal of Energy Storage · doi:10.1016/j.est.2024.111568 · Cited by 11

Vertically aligned montmorillonite aerogel–encapsulated polyethylene glycol with directional heat transfer paths for efficient solar thermal energy harvesting and storage

Guo, Q., Guo, C., Yi, H., Jia, F., & Song, S. (2024) · International Journal of Minerals Metallurgy and Materials · doi:10.1007/s12613-023-2794-3 · Cited by 11

Photothermal energy conversion mechanisms and materials from a cross-scale bonding interactions perspective

Zong, N., Li, S., Zhang, Z. H., Qin, M., & Feng, W. (2026) · Materials Today · doi:10.1016/j.mattod.2026.103339 · Cited by 10

Biomimetic Multi-Responsive Superwettable Materials for Oil–Water Separation

Rao, C., Yan, X., Guo, Z., & Liu, W. (2026) · Nano-Micro Letters · doi:10.1007/s40820-026-02222-8 · Cited by 10

Soft nano and microstructures for the photomodulation of cellular signaling and behavior

Muzzio, N., Martínez-Cartagena, M. E., & Romero, G. (2022) · Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.addr.2022.114554 · Cited by 12

Nanoencapsulation of Organic Phase Change Materials in Poly(3,4-Ethylenedioxythiophene) for Energy Storage and Conversion

Adam-Cervera, I., Huerta-Recasens, J., Gómez, C. M., Culebras, M., & Muñoz‐Espí, R. (2023) · Polymers · doi:10.3390/polym16010100 · Cited by 10

Waste to functions: Construction of a novel solar-thermal conversion material based on sludge-derived carbon dots via Ca-in-situ-functionalization for efficient solar-driven water evaporation

Han, Y., Zheng, J., Wei, L., & Zhu, L. (2024) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2024.149763 · Cited by 9

From sawdust waste to high-value hierarchical ceramics-based phase change materials: Efficient dual functional thermal and solar energy storage

Liu, X., Wei, P., Luo, Q., Xu, Q. P., Wang, J., Lv, S., Tian, Y., Yao, H., & Xuan, Y. (2023) · Science China Technological Sciences · doi:10.1007/s11431-022-2376-0 · Cited by 9

Experimental Studies of the Pressure Drop in the Flow of a Microencapsulated Phase-Change Material Slurry in the Range of the Critical Reynolds Number

Dutkowski, K., Kruzel, M., & Kochanowska, M. (2023) · Energies · doi:10.3390/en16196926 · Cited by 8

Study on Thermophysical Properties and Phase Change Regulation Mechanism of Optically‐Controlled Phase Change Materials: Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Molecular Dynamics

Wang, Y., Sheng, L., Xu, B. Z., Shi, J., & Chen, Z. (2024) · Small · doi:10.1002/smll.202404184 · Cited by 8

Intrinsically high light absorption and superhydrophobic inorganic multi-shelled hollow spheres derived composite phase change material

Cao, X., Yang, L., Zhang, J., Zhu, Z., Li, J., Sun, H., Liang, W., & Li, A. (2023) · Journal of Energy Storage · doi:10.1016/j.est.2023.109215 · Cited by 8

Improved thermal properties of phase change composites reinforced by Cu nanoparticles modified anisotropic carbon rolls

Guo, P., Zhou, J. L., Wang, C., Sheng, N., Rao, Z., & Zhu, C. (2024) · Applied Thermal Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2024.123295 · Cited by 8

Preparation and Photothermal Properties of Accordion‐Like MXene/Sodium Acetate Trihydrate Composite Phase Change Materials

Wang, K., Yan, T., Meng, L., & Pan, W.-G. (2024) · Solar RRL · doi:10.1002/solr.202300972 · Cited by 7

Preparation and Properties of Flexible Phase Change Composite Films with Photo/Electric-thermal Conversion

Wang, W., Geng, W., Guo, X., Wang, K., Yao, Y., & Ding, L. (2023) · 化学学报 · doi:10.6023/a23040150 · Cited by 7

Flexible loofah sponge-based phase change composite for thermal protection and wearable thermal management

He, H., Xu, Y., Zhang, B., Wang, Q., Li, W., & Cai, Y. (2024) · Journal of Energy Storage · doi:10.1016/j.est.2024.113465 · Cited by 7

Phase change materials confined into sunlight capturer sponge towards thermal energy harvesting and storage

Fan, D., Lu, Y., Cao, Y., Liu, J., Lin, S., Xiong, D., & Pan, Q. (2021) · Solar Energy · doi:10.1016/j.solener.2021.08.039 · Cited by 7

Experimental and Photothermal Performance Evaluation of Multi-Wall Carbon-Nanotube-Enhanced Microencapsulation Phase Change Slurry for Efficient Photothermal Conversion and Storage

Wang, C., Zhang, G., & Zhang, X. (2022) · Energies · doi:10.3390/en15207627 · Cited by 7

A cost-effective, and intrinsically flexible phase change film for efficient solar energy harvesting and wearable thermal management

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