Encapsulation of phase change materials
US4708812A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 26, 1985 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2989
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Solid phase change materials, such as CARBOWAX.RTM. polyethylene glycol 8000, are encapsulated in a condensation polymeric shell to provide heat storage material for use in such things as solar heating devices. The phase change material is put into particulate form and then is coated with a reactive monomer, such as ethylene diamine. Then the monomer coated particulates of phase change material are reacted with prepolymers, such as isocyanate-terminated polybutadiene diol, to form elastomeric, condensation polymeric shells. The polymers have elastomeric (flexible) segments which are the prepolymeric portions. The encapsulated phase change material has little or no significant loss of its latent heat of fusion due to its encapsulation.
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