Microcapillary films containing phase change materials

Abstract

The instant invention provides microcapillary films containing phase change materials. The inventive microcapillary film containing phase change materials according to the present invention has a first end and a second end, and comprises:(a) a matrix comprising a thermoplastic material, (b) at least one or more channels disposed in parallel in said matrix from the first end to the second end of said microcapillary film, wherein said one or more channels are at least 5 [mu]m apart from each other, wherein each said one or more channels have a diameter in the range of at least 5 [mu]m; and (c) at least one or more phase change materials disposed in said one or more channels; wherein said microcapillary film has a thickness in the range of from 10 [mu]m to 2000 [mu]m.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application is a non-provisional application claiming priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application 61 / 506,298, filed July 11, 2011, entitled "MICROCAPILLARY FILMS CONTAINING PHASE CHANGE MATERIALS," the teachings of which are hereby incorporated by reference into this application, as if reproduced in their entirety . technical field [0003] The present invention relates to microcapillary membranes comprising phase change materials. Background technique [0004] The use of phase change materials in heat transfer systems is known; however, such heat transfer systems require further improvements. For example, such heat transfer systems may benefit from a larger surface area to volume ratio in order to maintain efficient heat transfer capacity. [0005] Although efforts have been made to provide improved heat transfer systems, there remains a need for heat transfer systems that can provide an efficient way to pa...

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[0004] The use of phase change materials in heat transfer systems is known; however, such heat transfer systems require further improvements

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