Micro-encapsulated phase change materials(MPCM)was used as energy storage elements and com-bined with desulfurized gypsum.Effects of MPCM on the mechanical properties,thermal properties and thermal cycle stability of desulfurized gypsum-based composites were investigated.Results show that the latent heat energy storage capacity of MPCM can not only adjust the hydration temperature rise of the slurry,but also gave the com-posite the power to store energy and regulate temperature.However,the addition of MPCM has a negative effect on the strength of the composite.When the MPCM content is 50wt%,the comprehensive properties of the composite are better.At this time,the phase transition temperature and enthalpy of the composite are 24.51℃and 28.47 J·g-1,respectively.The temperature peak during heat storage stage and the time to reach the peak temperature are reduced and delayed by 6.4℃and 980 s,when compared with pure gypsum.The effect of heat storage and tempera-ture control is obvious.The thermal conductivity of the composite is 0.451 W·(m·K)-1 and its 28 days compressive strength is 25.05 MPa.The mass loss rate,phase change temperature change rate and phase change enthalpy change rate of 250 cold hot cycles are 0.67%,0.08%and 2.3%,respectively,and the thermal cycle stability is good.Phase change energy storage gypsum has good mechanical properties,thermal properties and thermal cycle stability,and has broad application prospects in building envelope structure.
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