Emerging solid-state cycloaddition chemistry for molecular solar thermal energy storage

Recently discovered designs of solid-state molecular solar thermal energy storage systems are illustrated, including alkenes, imines, and anthracenes that undergo reversible [2 + 2] and [4 + 4] photocycloadditions for photon energy storage and release. The energy storage densities of various molecul...

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Published inChemical science (Cambridge) Vol. 15; no. 42; pp. 17273 - 17283
Main Authors Raju, Cijil, Nguyen, Han P Q, Han, Grace G D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Royal Society of Chemistry 01.10.2024
The Royal Society of Chemistry
Subjects
Chemistry
Cycloaddition
Energy storage
Imines
Solar energy
Solar heating
Solid state
Thermal batteries
Thermal energy
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Summary:Recently discovered designs of solid-state molecular solar thermal energy storage systems are illustrated, including alkenes, imines, and anthracenes that undergo reversible [2 + 2] and [4 + 4] photocycloadditions for photon energy storage and release. The energy storage densities of various molecular designs, from 6 kJ mol to 146 kJ mol (or up to 318 J g ), are compared and summarized, along with effective strategies for engineering their crystal packing structures that facilitate solid-state reactions. Many promising molecular scaffolds introduced here highlight the potential for achieving successful solid-state solar energy storage, guiding further discoveries and the development of new molecular systems for applications in solid-state solar thermal batteries.
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ISSN:2041-6520
2041-6539
DOI:10.1039/d4sc05723f