This book covers various aspects of thermal energy storage. It looks at
storage methods for thermal energy and reviews the various materials
that store thermal energy and goes on to propose advanced materials that
store energy better than conventional materials. The book also presents
various thermophysical properties of advanced materials and the role of
thermal energy storage in different applications such as buildings,
solar energy, seawater desalination and cooling devices. The advanced
energy storage materials have massive impact on heat transfer as
compared to conventional energy storage materials. A concise discussion
regarding current status, leading groups, journals and the countries
working on advanced energy storage materials has also been provided.
This book is useful to researchers, professionals and policymakers
alike.