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Synergistic effect of graphene nanoplatelets and biochar on salt hydrate phase change material for high-performance thermal energy storage and electronic cooling

A peer-reviewed journal article reports a synergistic combination of graphene-based nanoplatelets and biochar added to a salt-based phase-change material that improves thermal energy storage and electronic cooling. The item is published by Elsevier BV on 2026-11-01.

Categories: science-and-space, technology, energy-and-resources

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
6/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
3/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Positivity
7/10
Urgency
1/10

Why it matters

The research indicates potential improvements to thermal energy storage and electronic cooling technologies.

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