图书是基于作者及研究团队在相变储能材料的多年研究成果，专著的主要内容包括以下几个方面：（1）不同类型相变储能材料的制备，力学及热物理性能的表征；（2）建筑中应用的调温节能效果的实验及数值模拟研究；（3）相变储能材料在建筑应用的碳排放量测算及投资回收期的经济性分析。

Chapter 1 Introduction and Basic Principles
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Classification of phase change materials (PCMs) and selection
1.3 Incorporation of PCMs into construction materials and elements
1.3.1 Direct incorporation
1.3.2 Immersion
1.3.3 Encapsulation
1.3 A Shape-stabilized PCM
1.4 Measurement of thermal properties of PCM/composite PCM
1.4.1 Differential scanning calorimetry
1.4.2 T-history method
1.5 Thermal conductivity enhancement of PCM
1.6 Building applications for phase change materials
1.7 Summary
References
Chapter 2 PCM/Powder Composites for Building Applications
2.1 Introduction
2.1.1 Kaolin and slag
2.1.2 Glass powder
2.2 PCM/kaolin and slag composites for building applications
2.2.1 Experimental investigation
2.2.2 Test methods for characterization of the composite PCMs
2.2.3 Test results and discussion
2.3 PCM/Glass powder composites for building applications
2.3.1 Experimental program
2.3.2 Characterization of the form-stable composite PCM
2.3.3 Thermal performance test
2.3.4 Test results and discussion
2.4 Conclusions
References
Chapter 3 Micro-encapsulated PCMs for Building Applications
3.1 Introduction of micro-encapsulated PCM (MPCM)
3.2 Micro-encapsulated PCMs for energy storage in buildings
3.2.1 Experimental investigation
3.2.2 Preparation of micro-encapsulated paraffin
3.2.3 Preparation of cement paste specimens with MPCM
3.2.4 Test methods for properties of the materials
3.2.5 Test results and discussion
3.3 Graphite-modified micro-encapsulated PCMs and the resulting cement based composites
3.3.1 Experimental work
3.3.2 Preparation of GM-MPCM
3.3.3 Preparation of mortar with GM-MPCM
3.3.4 Test methods for properties of the materials
3.3.5 Thermal performance test
3.4 Summary
References
Chapter 4 Macro-encapsulated PCM for Building Applications
4.1 Introduction to macro-encapsulated PCM
4.2 Macro-encapsulated PCM by hollow steel ball
4.2.1 Experimental work
4.2.2 Results and discussion
4.3 Macro-encapsulated PCM in metal box
4.4 Experimental assessment of position of macro-encapsulated PCM in concrete walls on indoor temperatures
4.4.1 Materials selection and characterization
4.4.2 Test location and details of the room models
4.4.3 Results and discussion
4.5 Summary
References
Chapter 5 PCM Structural-functional Integrated Cement-Based Materials
5.1 Introduction to PCM/lightweight aggregate (LWA)
5.2 Materials, preparation and characterization of the PCM-LWA
5.2.1 Materials
5.2.2 Preparation of macro-encapsulated paraffin-LWA
5.2.3 Test methods
5.3 Materials and mix design-thermal energy storage LWA concrete (LWAC)
5.4 Experimental investigation
5.4.1 Test Methods for determining the properties of NWAC
5.4.2 Thermal performance of thermal energy storage LWAC—indoor testing
5.5 Test results and discussion
5.5.1 Scanning electron microscopy of LWA
5.5.2 Thermal conductivity improvement of macro-encapsulated paraffin-LWA
5.5.3 FT-IR spectroscopy anafysis of macro-encapsulated parafi5n-LWA
5.5.4 Thermal properties of macro-encapsulated paraffin-LWA
5.5.5 Thermal stability of macro-encapsulated paraffin-LWA
5.5.6 Thermal reliability of macro-encapsulated paraffin-LWA
5.5.7 Compressive strength of thermal energy storage NWAC
5.6 Summary
References
Chapter 6 Numerical Simulation of PCM in Buildings
6.1 Introduction to simulation methods for PCM
6.2 A numerical simulation for PCM application in different climates
6.2.1 Description of simulated building
6.2.2 Climate in five cities of China
6.2.3 Simulation details
6.2.4 Validation
6.3 Test results and discussion
6.3.1 Analysis of indoor tempe