New, efficient phase change microcapsules for storing solar energy

https://techxplore.com/news/2022-10-efficient-phase-microcapsules-solar-energy.html

"suspension polymerization... microcapsules using scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy... microcapsules spherical and nano-SiC particles embedded in CLPS shells, aiding heat transfer and photothermal conversion efficiency... superior photothermal conversion and thermal conductivity... 1.25 wt% nano-SiC doping demonstrated best performance 54.9% photothermal conversion efficiency... multifunctional phase change microcapsules"