Title
A Roadmap for Biomass-Driven Development of Sustainable Phase Change Materials
Authors
[ 1 ] Instytut Technologii i Inżynierii Chemicznej, Wydział Technologii Chemicznej, Politechnika Poznańska | [ P ] employee
Scientific discipline (Law 2.0)
Year of publication
2025
Published in
Article type
scientific article
Publication language
english
Abstract
EN While the world remains dependent on fossil fuels in nearly every aspect of life, unused biomass is piling up as waste, despite its significant potential for valuable applications—a critical missed opportunity for sustainable innovation. Phase change materials (PCMs) have emerged as a pivotal technology in the urgent transition toward carbon neutrality, especially considering that heating and cooling consume nearly half of global energy expenditure. This comprehensive review advances the scientific understanding of sustainability and circularity in PCM fabrication by providing a strategic framework for developing composites from renewable resources. This framework involves the introduction of a novel classification system (types 0–3) for biomass-derived PCMs based on their levels of modification, enabling a comparison of material sources, performance metrics, and environmental impacts. By showing recent innovative developments in PCM shape stabilization, thermal conductivity enhancement, and leakage protection, it critically highlights the opportunities to replace conventional materials with innovative biomass-derived alternatives, such as biomass-derived carbons and polymers. Furthermore, the study integrates tools aligned with the Principles of Green Chemistry to aid the fabrication of truly sustainable materials, helping to guide researchers through material selection, process optimization, and the comprehensive evaluation of the environmental impact associated with their use and disposal.
Date of online publication
03.06.2025
Pages (from - to)
e202500288-1 - e202500288-27
Comments
Article number: e202500288
License type
CC BY (attribution alone)
Open Access Mode
open journal
Open Access Text Version
final published version
Release date
03.06.2025
Date of Open Access to the publication
at the time of publication
Full text of article
Access level to full text
public
Ministry points / journal
140
Impact Factor
7,5 [List 2023]
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