| abstract |
The present invention describes a phase change material which is 1,3-propylene glycol ester, wherein the 1,3-propylene glycol ester can be 1,3-propylene glycol monoester or 1,3-propylene glycol diester. The present invention further describes the use of 1,3-propylene glycol esters as phase change materials for releasing or absorbing latent heat during melting or crystallization. The invention also describes the use of the phase change material in non-food and food applications. |