@inbook{4b0d6114921343308bfe5b0c733be7c7,
title = "An introduction to phase change materials",
abstract = "This chapter introduces Phase Change Materials (PCMs) and describes their common usage. The concepts of sensible heat and latent heat are explained and related to the use of PCMs. The ways in which PCMs are utilized for thermal management and temperature control of systems and the ways in which PCMs are utilized for the storage of thermal energy are described with sample applications to clarify the concepts.",
keywords = "Latent heat of fusion, PCM, Thermal abatement, Thermal energy storage, Thermal management",
author = "Fleischer, \{Amy S.\}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2015, The Author(s).",
year = "2015",
doi = "10.1007/978-3-319-20922-7\_1",
language = "English",
series = "SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology",
publisher = "Springer Verlag",
number = "9783319209210",
pages = "1--5",
booktitle = "SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology",
address = "Germany",
edition = "9783319209210",
}