PhaseFoam provides a patent-pending thermal management material that absorbs and releases heat to improve temperature stability. This solution reduces food spoilage in cold chain logistics and enhances energy efficiency in buildings, lowering operational costs.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Significant food spoilage occurs during distribution due to inadequate refrigeration and energy supply, leading to substantial economic losses and environmental impact. Similarly, the building sector faces challenges with energy efficiency and temperature regulation, contributing to high electricity costs and reduced occupant comfort.
Solution
PhaseFoam offers an innovative, patent-pending heat-absorbing material designed to enhance thermal management in both the cold chain and building industries. This technology functions by encapsulating phase change materials, enabling efficient absorption and release of thermal energy. It integrates with existing insulation systems, providing a greener, more cost-effective, and superior cooling solution. By improving temperature stability, PhaseFoam helps reduce food waste in distribution and enhances energy efficiency in buildings, leading to lower operational costs and improved environmental performance.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes food distributors, last-mile delivery services, and building developers seeking to improve thermal efficiency and reduce energy consumption.
Features
- Patent-pending encapsulation technology for phase change materials (PCMs).
- Material exhibits strong compression characteristics, is odorless, non-toxic, fire-resistant, and water-resistant.
- Degradation rate of less than 2% over 100 years.
- Available in panel form (5-10 mm thickness) or as a sprayable/injectable liquid for application.
- Compatible with traditional insulation materials like polyurethane and glass wool.
- Capable of encapsulating PCMs with a range of melting temperatures for diverse applications.
- Demonstrated 30% reduction in annual electricity costs in building applications.
- Enables refrigerated systems to operate more efficiently during extreme weather and reduces load during idling or urban transit.