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Introducing a novel method for simulating stochastic movement and occupancy in residential spaces using time-use survey data (2023)
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Zhang, R., Zhou, T., Ye, H., & Darkwa, J. (2024). Introducing a novel method for simulating stochastic movement and occupancy in residential spaces using time-use survey data. Energy and Buildings, 304, Article 113854. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2023.113854

In the context of growing concerns over energy consumption and sustainability, accurate modelling of occupancy patterns within residential buildings is critical. In this study, a novel stochastic occupancy model is introduced for simulating human beh... Read More about Introducing a novel method for simulating stochastic movement and occupancy in residential spaces using time-use survey data.

Enhancement of thermal and mechanical properties of microencapsulated phase change materials with graphene oxide (2023)
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Hu, M., Wang, D., Kokogiannakis, G., Darkwa, J., Li, Y., Wang, L., …Su, W. (2024). Enhancement of thermal and mechanical properties of microencapsulated phase change materials with graphene oxide. Chemical Engineering Journal, 479, 147855. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2023.147855

The low thermal conductivity of microencapsulated phase change materials (MEPCMs) limits the latent heat charging and discharging rates for various applications. To overcome this limitation, we prepared MEPCM by co-surfactants of polyvinyl alcohol an... Read More about Enhancement of thermal and mechanical properties of microencapsulated phase change materials with graphene oxide.

The effect of nucleating agent on the multiphase change materials for energy storage in buildings (2023)
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Sinaga, R., Darkwa, J., Worall, M., & Su, W. (2024). The effect of nucleating agent on the multiphase change materials for energy storage in buildings. Applied Thermal Engineering, 239, Article 122153. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2023.122153

Phase change materials (PCMs) have the potential to be used for widespread energy storage applications in buildings. However, available PCMs can only function at fixed phase transitional temperatures, restricting their seasonal applicability. To this... Read More about The effect of nucleating agent on the multiphase change materials for energy storage in buildings.

Synthesis and Characterization of Doped Magnesium Hydroxide for Medium Heat Storage Application (2023)
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Albeladi, N., Kur, A., Mokaya, R., Darkwa, J., Roger-Lund, S., Worall, M., …Boukhanouf, R. (2023). Synthesis and Characterization of Doped Magnesium Hydroxide for Medium Heat Storage Application. Materials, 16(18), Article 6296. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16186296

The amount of waste heat generated annually in the UK exceeds the total annual electricity demand. Hence, it is crucial to effectively harness all available sources of waste heat based on their varying temperatures. Through suitable technologies, a s... Read More about Synthesis and Characterization of Doped Magnesium Hydroxide for Medium Heat Storage Application.

Review of Daytime Radiative Cooling Technologies and Control Methods (2023)
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Su, W., Cai, P., Darkwa, J., Hu, M., Kokogiannakis, G., Xu, C., & Wang, L. (in press). Review of Daytime Radiative Cooling Technologies and Control Methods. Applied Thermal Engineering,

Development of Composite Microencapsulated Phase Change Materials for Multi-Temperature Thermal Energy Storage (2023)
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Su, W., Darkwa, J., Zhou, T., Du, D., Kokogiannakis, G., Li, Y., …Gao, L. (2023). Development of Composite Microencapsulated Phase Change Materials for Multi-Temperature Thermal Energy Storage. Crystals, 13(8), Article 1167. https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst13081167

Phase change energy storage materials have been recognized as potential energy-saving materials for balancing cooling and heating demands in buildings. However, individual phase change materials (PCM) with single phase change temperature cannot be ad... Read More about Development of Composite Microencapsulated Phase Change Materials for Multi-Temperature Thermal Energy Storage.

Experimental investigations into thermal performance of phase change emulsion in a fin-and-tube heat exchanger (2023)
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Wei, C., Shao, J., & Darkwa, J. (2023). Experimental investigations into thermal performance of phase change emulsion in a fin-and-tube heat exchanger. International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies, 18, 175–183. https://doi.org/10.1093/ijlct/ctad001

Phase change emulsions (PCMEs) are always identified as potential working fluids that could be used to reduce circulating pump energy consumption in chill water air conditioning systems. But how PCME behaves in a fin-and-tube heat exchanger is still... Read More about Experimental investigations into thermal performance of phase change emulsion in a fin-and-tube heat exchanger.

Solid–Gas Thermochemical Energy Storage Materials and Reactors for Low to High-Temperature Applications: A Concise Review (2023)
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Kur, A., Darkwa, J., Calautit, J., Boukhanouf, R., & Worall, M. (2023). Solid–Gas Thermochemical Energy Storage Materials and Reactors for Low to High-Temperature Applications: A Concise Review. Energies, 16(2), Article 756. https://doi.org/10.3390/en16020756

Thermochemical energy storage materials and reactors have been reviewed for a range of temperature applications. For low-temperature applications, magnesium chloride is found to be a suitable candidate at temperatures up to 100 °C, whereas calcium hy... Read More about Solid–Gas Thermochemical Energy Storage Materials and Reactors for Low to High-Temperature Applications: A Concise Review.