@JournalArticle {2832,
	title = {Energy benefits of cement-based plaster containing hybrid phase-change material},
	journal = {Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Construction Materials},
	volume = {171},
	year = {2018},
	month = {2018-06-01 00:00:00},
	pages = {117-125},
	publisher = {ICE},
	abstract = {
This paper reports an experimental study regarding the energy-saving potential of an innovative concept of thermal energy storage, which consists of embedding three types of phase-change material (PCM) into a cement-based mortar for plastering the inside walls of buildings. The so-called {\textquoteleft}hybrid phase-change material mortars{\textquoteright} can enhance energy saving when compared with single PCM mortars. They increase the range of melting temperatures and enthalpies, thus providing a more staged and progressive energy exchange. The experimental programme comprised two hollow boxes, one internally rendered with hybrid mortar and the other with a reference mortar without PCM. They were then externally subjected to realistic daily winter temperature profiles. The prototypes were internally equipped with a heater programmed to keep the inside of the boxes at a comfortable room temperature. The energy
consumption in the box rendered with hybrid mortar was nearly 20\% less than that of the box rendered with standard mortar. The potential cost savings of hybrid PCM mortars for residential buildings are also discussed.
},
	keywords = {cement based plaster, energy savings, Phase Change Material},
	issn = {1747-6518},
	doi = {10.1680/jcoma.17.00027},
	author = {Kheradmand, M. and Azenha, M. and Gomes, C. J. P. and Aguiar, J. B.}
}