Table 2. Thermal Properties and Results Comparisons with Some Studies.
| sample | melting temperature (°C) | latent heat of melting (J g–1) | solidifying temperature (°C) | latent heat of solidifying (J g–1) | thermal conductivity (W m–1 K–1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| capric/myristic acid (20.0 wt %) + vermiculite | 19.8 | 27.46 | 17.1 | 31.42 | (36) |
| capric–myristic acid (20.0 wt %)/vermiculite +2 wt % expanded graphite | 19.7 | 17.1 | 26.9 | (36) | |
| capric–lauric acid (25–30 wt %) + fire retardant /gypsum | 17.0 | 21.0 | 28.0 | (37) | |
| paraffin (18 wt %)/kaolin | 23.9 | 26.3 | 27.9 | (38) | |
| xylitol pentalaurate (19 wt %)/cement | 44.07 | 41.08 | 31.09 | 27.36 | (39) |
| xylitol pentalaurate (20 wt %)/gypsum | 40.44 | 39.53 | 31.77 | 29.47 | (39) |
| PA (25 wt %)/active aluminum oxide | 74.13 | 59.57 | 28.56 | 17.53 | (40) |
| CA | 35.89 | 169.5 | 26.84 | 167.6 | this study |
| CA (20 wt %)/FA | 31.53 | 24.40 | 28.17 | 24.66 | this study |
| CA (20 wt %)/FA/CNT | 31.08 | 20.54 | 27.88 | 20.19 | this study |