Thermal Analysis of Phase Change Materials
Understand the Principles of Thermal Energy Storage and How to Characterize Your Materials
Program
- Discover the basic principles of thermal energy storage and phase change materials (PCMs)
- Insights into thermal analysis techniques
- Typical thermal investigations used to characterize PCMs
- Explore real-world applications using DSC, TGA, TMA, and DMA
- Interactive Q&A
Phase change materials are remarkable substances that absorb and release significant amounts of thermal energy during phase transitions such as solid-to-liquid and liquid-to-solid. Water ice is a typical example. Due to their behavior, PCMs can be used to store excess energy that might otherwise be lost. A practical example is in buildings, where PCMs store heat generated from solar panels, which is released when the temperature drops.
As energy storage systems continue to evolve, understanding the thermal behavior of PCMs is critical. The four main techniques of DSC, TGA, TMA, and DMA are particularly effective for investigating both the PCM itself and the suitability of the encapsulation materials.
Join our upcoming webinar to explore effective techniques and practical applications that will help you characterize your own PCMs!
Typical Uses of Phase Change Materials
Beyond thermal management of buildings, PCMs play a crucial role in various sectors where temperature regulation or energy storage is key. This can range from storing excess thermal energy from solar power plants, to the transportation or temporary storage of fresh food, medical samples, and pharmaceuticals. PCMs are also found in specialized textiles, automotive thermal management, and hot-cold healthcare therapies.
Our live webinar takes a deep dive into the principles of thermal energy storage. We will share the best thermal analysis techniques for studying PCMs and you will also find real-life application examples, which you can apply to your own materials.
We conclude with a Q&A session so don’t forget to prepare your questions!
- 11. 12. 2025 8:00, English
- 11. 12. 2025 16:00, English
Presenter: Dr. Andreas BachAndreas was awarded a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Bern in Switzerland and completed a postdoc at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Chemistry, USA. In 2002, he accepted a position as a senior scientist and lecturer in physical organic chemistry in the Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences at ETH Zurich. In 2018, he joined METTLER TOLEDO as an application specialist for Thermal Analysis. In his current position, he expertly uses, teaches and supports DSC, TGA, TMA, and DMA instruments at the METTLER TOLEDO head office in Switzerland.
