Incorporation of Micro-encapsulated n-

Octadecane in Newspaper-Derived Cellulose

Acetate Bioplastic

Reyes, Chelsea Lois G. 4ChEC

Sison, Kelly Sheine O. 4ChEC
Villanueva, Dan Mari Z. 4ChEC
Thesis Adviser: Engr. Noel Sabarillo
 INTRODUCTION
• Thermal Energy Storage (TES)
– Temporary storage of high-/low-temperature energy for later use
• Latent Heat TES (LHTES)
– TES that utilizes the phase transition of materials
• Phase Change Materials (PCM)
– LHTES materials capable of storing and releasing large amounts of
energy in an isothermal condition
• Why N-octadecane?
– Chemically stable
– Melting point

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 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
This study will provide additional information on the
application n-octadecane as a phase change
material encapsulated by UMF polymer and
incorporated in thin films of cellulose acetate
derived from recycled newspapers. This would also
be a good start in innovating clothing as well as
product packaging that need thermal regulations.
Also, this would give future researchers ideas on
other applications of phase change materials in
other products and industries.
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 OBJECTIVES
Specific Objectives:
• To microencapsulate n-octadecane with UMF shell.
• To determine the thermal and morphological properties
of the MEPCM.
• To derive cellulose acetate from recycled newspapers.
• To determine the effect of the amount of MEPCMs on
the temperature buffering capacity of the MEPCM-film
system.

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 MATERIALS AND METHODS
• Newspaper • Triethanolamine
• N-Octadecane • Acetic Acid
• Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate • Filter Paper
• Resorcinol
• Urea-Formaldehyde
• Melamine

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 MATERIALS AND METHODS
• Emulsion Preparation
• Pre-polymer solution preparation
• Synthesis of MEPCM
• Characterization of MEPCM
• Extraction of Cellulose Acetate from
newspaper
• Fabrication of Cellulose Acetate Film

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 EVALUATION
• Temperature Buffering
– High temperature buffering
• Tensile Strength
– High tensile strength (similar to film plastics)
• Transparency
– Transparent - translucent

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 REFERENCES CITED
• Ganesan, P., Metselaar, H.S.C., Sandaran, S.C., Sharma, R.K., Tyagi, V.V. (2015).
Developments in organic solid-liquid phase change materials and their applications
in thermal energy storage, Energy Conservation Management, Volume No. 95, pp.
193-228.
• Cabeza, L. F. (2014). Thermal Energy Storage. Lleida: University of Lleida.
• Dincer, I., Rosen, M.A. (2010). Thermal Energy Storage (TES) Methods, pp. 129-133.
• Ganesan, P., Metselaar, H.S.C., Sandaran, S.C., Sharma, R.K., Tyagi, V.V.(2015).
Developments in organic solid-liquid phase change materials and their applications
in thermal energy storage, Energy Conservation Management, Volume No. 95, pp.
193-228.
• Mishra, A., Sharma, A., Shukla, A.(2015). Latent Heat Storage Through Phase
Change Materials, Resonance, pp. 532-541.

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 BUDGET
BUDGET
N-Octadecane Php. 8,000
Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate Php. 155.00/kilo
Resorcinol
Urea-Formaldehyde
Melamine
Triethanolamine Php. 220.00/kilo
Acetic Acid Php. 430.00/kilo
Filter Paper Php. 3,527/100 pcs.
Transportation Php. 1,000
Beakers/Stirring Rods/Others Php. 2,000
Equipment and Services Php. 10,000

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