THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS HAVING PHASE CHANGE MATERIALS AND ORGANIC NUCLEATING AGENTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM

Provided are Thermal Energy Storage (TES) systems comprising Phase Change Material (PCMs) compositions for thermal management in different applications such as building, automotive, and industrial applications. Provided are TES systems comprising PCM compositions wherein a paraffin, an ether or a symmetrical ether or an amide, is included in the composition, and wherein the paraffin, an ether, a symmetrical ether or amide serves as a nucleating agent and imparts favorable properties to the PCM composition, such as e.g., reducing the probability of super-cooling and increasing the consistency and probability of solidification within a desired temperature range. Provided are products of manufacture, an electronic device, a medical device, a storage unit, a building, a container, a vehicle, a boat or an airplane, a weapon or weapons system, clothing or apparel, or a pharmaceutical or a drug or food package, comprising or incorporating therein a TES system as provided herein.