Surface Chemistry of the Molecular Solar Thermal Energy Storage System 2,3‐Dicyano‐Norbornadiene/Quadricyclane on Ni(111)

• Published in: Chemphyschem Vol. 23; no. 16; pp. e202200552 - n/a
• Main Authors: Hemauer, Felix, Bauer, Udo, Fromm, Lukas, Weiß, Cornelius, Leng, Andreas, Bachmann, Philipp, Düll, Fabian, Steinhauer, Johann, Schwaab, Valentin, Grzonka, Robert, Hirsch, Andreas, Görling, Andreas, Steinrück, Hans‐Peter, Papp, Christian
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Weinheim Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 17.08.2022
• Subjects: Energy storage; Isomerization; Physical chemistry; Solar heating; Thermal energy
• ISSN: 1439-4235; 1439-7641
• DOI: 10.1002/cphc.202200552

The front cover artwork is provided by the group of Prof. Dr. Christian Papp at Physical Chemistry II of FAU Erlangen‐Nürnberg and FU Berlin. The image shows the isomerization reaction of the molecule pair 2,3‐dicyano‐norbornadiene/quadricyclane as potential molecular solar thermal (MOST) energy storage system. Read the full text of the Research Article at 10.1002/cphc.202200199. “Derivatized norbornadiene/quadricyclane molecule pairs are investigated by temperature‐programmed XPS measurements to assess the viability as molecular solar thermal (MOST) systems. The cover graphic illustrates the reversible isomerization reaction. Solar energy is captured and stored as molecular strain, which can be released on demand by triggering the backward reaction. The general feasibility of potential molecule couples is addressed as well as information on adsorption behavior and stability boundaries…” This and more about the story behind the front cover can be found in the Research Article at 10.1002/cphc.202200199.