The phase change characteristics of paraffin and as-prepared microcapsules.
| Samples | ΔHc (J g−1) | ΔHm (J g−1) | Encapsulation ratio (%) | Encapsulation efficiency (%) | Thermal storage capability (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paraffin | 71.43 | 75.54 | — | — | — |
| GO-0 | 11.51 | 14.31 | 18.94 | 17.57 | 92.76 |
| GO-3 | 5.91 | 9.49 | 12.56 | 10.48 | 83.43 |
| GO-5 | 18.83 | 24.16 | 31.98 | 29.25 | 91.47 |
| GO-7 | 11.89 | 14.93 | 19.76 | 18.25 | 92.35 |