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For solar energy photothermal conversion and storage systems, materials not only have efficient photothermal conversion capabilities, but also provide a place for storage and energy exchange for phase change media, while avoiding problems such as leakage and poor thermal conductivity during the phase change process.
To meet the demands of the global energy transition, photothermal phase change energy storage materials have emerged as an innovative solution. These materials, utilizing various photothermal conversion carriers, can passively store energy and respond to changes in light exposure, thereby enhancing the efficiency of energy systems.
In contrast, molecular photoelectrochemical energy storage materials are promising for their mechanism of exciton-involved redox reaction that allows for extra energy utilization from hot excitons generated by superbandgap excitation and localized heat after absorption of sub-bandgap photons.
Molecular Photoelectrochemical Energy Storage Materials for Coupled Solar Batteries Solar-to-electrochemical energy storage is one of the essential solar energy utilization pathways alongside solar-to-electricity and solar-to-chemical conversion.
Using photothermal conversion materials to capture solar energy, energy conversion, and then through phase change materials to store solar energy can effectively solve the imbalance between the use of solar energy in time and space supply and demand.
Solar photothermal utilization, among them, involves employing specific equipment to convert solar radiation into heat energy through focusing, direct absorption, or other means, thereby meeting various application needs [ 4 ]. This approach is cost-effective, widely adopted, and holds significant potential for developing and applying clean energy.
Thermoelectric energy storage is mainly in the form of TECs [53], ... It combines the excellent features of both optical analysis and electrochemical sensing, ... Hydrogels are …
Chen and Lin design a photo-thermo-electrochemical cell (PTEC) that absorbs the full solar spectrum and converts it into heat to drive regenerative electrochemical …
The clean energy transition is demanding more from electrochemical energy storage systems than ever before. The growing popularity of electric vehicles requires greater energy and …
We ingeniously designed and fabricated a supercapacitor device by the use …
Lithium (Li) and its compounds are key materials to lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). The demand for LIBs and Li resources are booming recently due to the rapid growth of electric …
It uses photothermal materials to absorb the sun''s light through the photothermal conversion process and then converts it into heat energy for evaporation to produce fresh water. ... X. …
According to the findings, thermal conductivity could reach 3.7 W/m·K, and the HCP@EG of encapsulation could reach 89.4% without any leakage. Furthermore, compared …
Coupled SRBs utilize the photoelectric and photothermal effects of PSMs to capture solar energy and convert it into electrical energy while storing it chemically to achieve …
A coupled solar battery enables direct solar-to-electrochemical energy storage via photocoupled ion transfer using photoelectrochemical materials with light absorption/charge …
Coupled SRBs utilize the photoelectric and photothermal effects of PSMs to …
gap can lead to energy loss through photon emission. Hence, the band-gap width of semiconductors can crucially determine the photothermal conversion efficiency. For the …
Here, we design a novel solar-driven regenerative electrochemical system for simultaneous photoelectric energy harvesting and storage. With rational screening of redox species and …
Photothermal phase change energy storage materials (PTCPCESMs), as a special type of PCM, can store energy and respond to changes in illumination, enhancing the …
The clean energy transition is demanding more from electrochemical energy storage systems …
Chen and Lin design a photo-thermo-electrochemical cell (PTEC) that absorbs the full solar spectrum and converts it into heat to drive regenerative electrochemical processes for electricity or fuel production.
According to the findings, thermal conductivity could reach 3.7 W/m·K, and the …
Special emphasis in bioscience has been given to drug/protein delivery, photothermal therapy, and antibacterial properties, while for energy-related applications, the focus is on …
The universal direct dependence of ionic mobility on temperature severely restricts the low-temperature operation of energy storage devices. We overcome this limitation …
We ingeniously designed and fabricated a supercapacitor device by the use of a synthesized ionic liquid electrolyte and AC electrodes. This supercapacitor not only …
Reviews are available for further details regarding MXene synthesis 58,59 and energy storage applications focused on electrodes and their corresponding electrochemical …
Emerging phase change material (PCM)-based photothermal conversion and storage technology is an effective and promising solution due to large thermal energy storage …
Energy storage during daylight and release at night for driving devices was an effective approach [47], [48]. In the process of photothermal catalysis, the solution was heated …
Here, we design a novel solar-driven regenerative electrochemical system for simultaneous photoelectric energy harvesting and storage. With rational …
Photothermal phase change energy storage materials (PTCPCESMs), as a special type of PCM, can store energy and respond to changes in illumination, enhancing the efficiency of energy systems and …
The depletion of fossil fuels and the soaring global energy demand have compelled humanity to explore renewable energy sources [1], [2], [3].Solar energy, known as …
This review provides a comprehensive overview of the progress in light–material interactions (LMIs), focusing on lasers and flash lights for energy conversion and storage …
Emerging phase change material (PCM)-based photothermal conversion and …
A coupled solar battery enables direct solar-to-electrochemical energy storage via photocoupled ion transfer using photoelectrochemical materials with light absorption/charge transfer and redox capabilities.