MUMBAI, India, June 22 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641070586 A) filed by Andhra University on June 05, 2026, for System And Method For Thermal Energy Storage Using A Nano-Enhanced Xylitol-Based Composite Phase Change Material.
Inventors include Mr. Dumpala Bhanuchandra Rao; Dr. Lankapalli Sathya Vara Prasad; and Dr. Pragada Venkata Vinay.
The application for the patent was published on June 12, 2026, under issue no. 24/2026.
Abstract: A system (100) for thermal energy storage comprises a thermal energy storage unit (104) with a containment chamber, and a nano-enhanced composite phase change material (106) disposed therein comprising xylitol and thermally conductive nanoparticles comprising multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) dispersed therein. A heat source (102) supplies thermal energy to the nano-enhanced composite phase change material (106) to induce phase transition between solid and liquid states. A heat transfer member (108) is in thermal communication with the nano-enhanced composite phase change material (106). A thermoelectric generator (110) thermally coupled to the heat transfer member (108) generates electrical energy from a temperature gradient. A cooling arrangement (112) maintains a temperature differential across the thermoelectric generator (110). A monitoring unit (114) measures at least one operating parameter selected from temperature, voltage, current and power output. The MWCNTs enhance thermal conductivity to improve heat absorption, storage and release.
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