RT Journal Article
T1 Effects of paraffin additives, as phase change materials, on the behavior of a traditional lime mortar
A1 Feijoo, J.
A1 Alvarez Feijoo, M.A.
A1 Fort González, Rafael
A1 Arce, Elena
A1 Ergenc, Duygu
AB This study refers to the inclusion of phase change materials (PCMs) in porous building materials as an alternative means of improving their thermal behavior, assessing the changes caused in their physical–mechanical and durability properties. Specifically, an organic paraffin wax was selected for direct incorporation into lime mortars using different concentrations by weight. The results show that PCMs improve the thermal properties of the mortar while reducing its accessible porosity. This increases the mortars’ resistance to water and soluble salts. However, excessive PCM content causes stresses within the mortar that can jeopardize its structure.
PB Elsevier, Ltd.
SN 0950-0618
YR 2022
FD 2022-12-26
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/72931
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/72931
LA eng
NO Comunidad de Madrid
DS Docta Complutense
RD 18 abr 2025