Basic Info
Projects
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Complexity on latent heat storage materials and systems in applications for sustainable and green construction
Program: VEGA
Driven by adverse effects of climate change, progressive building envelope solutions are needed for storing thermal energy in periods of abundance and releasing it when and where needed, such as responsive envelope elements. By virtue of their large latent heat of fusion, phase change materials (PCMs) are promising materials to address this need. However, many challenges remain concerning their real implementation, cost and sustainability. Modern building envelope systems together with the integration of advanced materials that can passively operate with thermal energy obtained from its environment, represent current direction of innovative research. Therefore, this research aims to manufacture and integrate green and sustainable composite materials and systems in combination with PCMs, focusing on bio-based PCMs from renewable and eco-based sources. Waste products such as food wastes, by-products from agro-based food industries, genetically modified oils and many others are potentials for present research.
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national | 1.1.2024 – 31.12.2027 |
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Optimized Integration of Phase Change Materials in Residential Building Walls for Energy Efficiency in Slovakia and the European Union
Program: DoktoGrant
The aim of this project is to develop an optimized system for integrating Phase Change Materials (PCMs) into residential building walls to enhance energy efficiency in the Slovak Republic and the European Union (EU). It combines laboratory testing, simulations, and building monitoring to identify suitable PCM types, 3D-printed encapsulations, and placement strategies tailored to local climates. A novel aspect is the use of additive manufacturing to enable cost-effective, scalable thermal storage. The project will quantify energy savings across seasons, validate models with empirical data, and assess economic feasibility. Outcomes will include technical guidelines to support sustainable building and retrofitting, directly contributing to EU Green Deal targets and national decarbonization goals.
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national | 1.1.2026 – 31.12.2026 |
Publications
| VEDRTNAM, Ajitanshu** – KALAUNI, Kishor – CHATURVEDI, Shashikant – SOARES, Nelson. UPCM-EQF: a theoretical framework for climate-responsive energy and comfort optimization using phase change materials. In Energy Conversion and Management: X, 2026, vol. 30, art. no. 101650. (2025: 8.8 – IF, Q1 – JCR, 1.681 – SJR, Q1 – SJR). ISSN 2590-1745. Dostupné na: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecmx.2026.101650 [ADCA] |
