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Title: Method for preparing polyolefin composites containing a phase change material

Patent ·
OSTI ID:867298

A composite useful in thermal energy storage, said composite being formed of a polyolefin matrix having a phase change material such as a crystalline alkyl hydrocarbon incorporated therein. The composite is useful in forming pellets, sheets or fibers having thermal energy storage characteristics; methods for forming the composite are also disclosed.

Research Organization:
University of Dayton (Dayton, OH)
DOE Contract Number:
FG03-86SF16308
Assignee:
University of Dayton (Dayton, OH)
Patent Number(s):
US 4908166
OSTI ID:
867298
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English