A phase change material for cooling: Terathane 1000 as compared to the other potential organic anti‐icing materials

Abstract The evaluation and development of new‐generation phase change materials for thermal energy storage are important for application temperatures and functionality. Terathanes’ properties make them potential candidates for thermal energy storage. For this reason, Terathane 1000 has been tested using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) to assess its physicochemical and thermal energy storage properties. According to the DSC results, the heat storage and release onset temperature values, among the most important parameters, are 13.0 and 5.7 °C, while the heat energy storage values are 75.5 and 81.0 J/g. In addition, the thermal resistance limit was determined using a thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) system, and the conductivity value was increased by 31.5% by doping with a thermal conductivity agent to enhance usability. That is, the reaction time at ambient temperature could be shortened by adding expanded graphite. As a result of TGA measurements, it was observed that Terathane 1000 could withstand higher temperatures (295 °C) than other organic substances. Polarized optical microscopy analysis revealed that Terathane 1000 maintained its surface morphology after accelerated thermal cycling.