cellular PCM concrete lightweight panel

When integrated in construction materials, phase change materials (PCMs) provide thermal inertia against temperature fluctuation and therefore increase building energy storage and efficiency.Phase change process occurs due to the indoor/outdoor temperature variation. Heat is absorbed by melting or is released by solidifying during the liquid-solid phase transition of the PCMs. This project designed used 3D concrete printing techniques to fabricate lightweigh PCM concrete panels with tailored cellular structure, which ensures improved thermo-mechanical performace performance.