Photo-thermal conversion phase-change composite energy storage materials (PTCPCESMs) are widely used in various industries because of their high thermal conductivity, high photo-thermal conversion efficiency, high latent heat storage capacity, stable physicochemical properties, and energy saving effect.PTCPCESMs are a novel type material
Phase change materials (PCMs) are ideal solar energy storage materials due to their high latent heat, excellent chemical stability, and high energy storage capacity [4, 5]. PCMs can be classified into three categories: organic, inorganic, and composite phase change materials (cPCMs) according to the chemical property.
Composite carbon black nanoparticles for photo-thermal conversion and energy storage are a novel material that can efficiently utilize solar energy. They consist of photo
1 INTRODUCTION. Renewable, abundant, and clean solar energy is expected to replace fossil fuels and alleviate the energy crisis. However, intermittentness and instability are the deficiencies of solar energy due to its
In this field, photothermal materials first absorb the light energy, and then convert it into heat energy for further use. According to the wavelength range of the light source, the photothermal process can be divided into two
In the present work, to address the failure problem of energy storage devices in a cold environment, solar thermal energy was used to improve flexible supercapacitor performance at low temperature. As a proof of concept presented here, a typical all-solid-state supercapacitor composed of activated carbon electrodes and gel polymer electrolyte was
Herein, three types of (ortho-, meta-, and para-) azopyridine polymers hinged with flexible alkyl chain are synthesized, in which meta-azopyridine polymer exhibits striking
Photothermal phase change energy storage materials (PTCPCESMs), as a special type of PCM, can store energy and respond to changes in illumination, enhancing the eficiency of energy
Phase change materials (PCMs) have garnered significant attention as a prospective solution for photothermal energy storage, attributed to their notable energy density. Nonetheless, the constrained thermal conductivity of PCMs leads to delayed heat storage from the photothermal conversion surface, causing a build-up of heat at the surface and significant
Thermal energy storage (TES) is essential for solar thermal energy systems .Photothermal materials can effectively absorb solar energy and convert it into heat energy , which has become a research hotspot.Phase change materials (PCM) with high energy density and heat absorption and release efficiency , have been widely used in many fields as
Phase change materials are promising alternatives for solar energy harvesting by photothermal conversion and thermal energy storage. In this work, a shape-stabilized phase change material (PCM
The composite photothermal PCM has robust full-spectrum absorption and highly efficient photothermal conversion capability, realizing both thermal energy storage and photothermal conversion, and it will be expected to have a promising future in the field of solar energy storage and conversion, and human thermal therapy.
To obtain a novel phase-change material with high enthalpy and long endurance for photo-thermal energy storage, multi-walled carbon nanotubes and h-BN were modified to form carboxylated supporting materials for HA, which have hydroxyl groups. The results of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis suggested the interaction
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. Photothermal
Furthermore, a stable two-phase hybrid system was innovatively constructed by combining the meta-azopyridine polymer with organic phase change materials leveraging hydrogen bonds and van der Waals interactions to collectively harness phase change energy and photothermal energy. The organic phase change material not only supplies additional
In this study, the design strategy to fabricate the innovative dual-functional photothermal storage materials and the high-efficient 3D-PCB (with a wide range of potential applications) could guide the design of next-generation intelligent photothermal materials in the future. 2. Materials and methods. Across various thermal-energy applications, the highest
Photothermal materials with energy-storage properties provide an energy-saving design for highly efficient anti-icing/deicing applications Special Collection: Superhydrophobic Surfaces. Zhenting Xie. 0009-0000-2620-5432 ; Zhenting Xie (Conceptualization, Data curation, Investigation, Methodology, Visualization, Writing – original draft) 1. MOE Key Laboratory of
1 INTRODUCTION. Renewable, abundant, and clean solar energy is expected to replace fossil fuels and alleviate the energy crisis. However, intermittentness and instability are the deficiencies of solar energy due to its weather and space dependence. [] Emerging phase change material (PCM)-based photothermal conversion and storage technology is an effective
Infiltrating phase change materials (PCMs) into nanoporous metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) is accepted as a cutting-edge thermal energy storage concept. However, weak photon capture capability of pristine MOF
To meet the demands of the global energy transition, photothermal phase change energy storage materials have emerged as an innovative solution. These materials,
Additionally, our developed MOF‐based photothermal composite PCMs also exhibit long‐standing antileakage stability, energy storage stability, and photothermal conversion stability. The
Preparation of photothermal conversion and energy storage microcapsules based on Pickering emulsions with poly (p-phenylenediamine) (PCMs), especially solid-liquid transition PCMs, have been considered as one of the most effective energy storage materials due to their ability to store and release huge latent heat. In recent decades, various PCMs have
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 demonstrating marked potential in solar energy and thermal management systems. In 2016, 178 parties signed the Paris Agreement, committing to limit global temperature rise to
Moreover, solar-thermal energy storage efficiencies of PEG10000/CC@ZIF reached from 18.3% to 61.1% by increasing the irradiation light intensity from 80 to 100 mW cm −2 (Fig. 6 c), because the photo-thermal conversion rate was increased and the phase change time is shortened .
However, solar energy has limitations due to its low intensity and variability, influenced by daily and seasonal changes .Implementing solid–liquid phase change materials (PCMs) to create photothermal PCMs offers an effective way to stabilize energy supply for photothermal applications , , .PCMs absorb and release thermal energy by
Introduced here is a light-induced MOF synthesis, enabled by plasmonic nanoparticles. The method, proven to be rapid and efficient, can also promote the formation of a nanoparticle-MOF composite
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 demonstrating marked
The storage and utilization of thermal energy can be divided into the following three ways according to different storage: thermos-chemical storage, latent heat and sensible heat , . Among them, phase change materials (PCMs) mainly use the absorb and release the enthalpy in the phase transition process (solid–liquid & liquid–solid) to complete the efficient
To evaluate the photothermal energy-storage performance of the PU/MePCM composite films, an experimental setup was designed as shown in Fig. S6. A Xenon arc lamp with an irradiation intensity of 1000 mW·cm −2 was used as a simulated sunlight. The surface temperature evolution of the film samples was recorded under simulated sunlight irradiation
Pristine organic phase change materials (PCMs) are difficult to complete photothermal conversion and storage. To upgrade their photothermal conversion and storage capacity, we developed Fe-MOF (metal-organic framework) derived Fe 3 O 4 /C-decorated graphene (GP) based composite PCMs toward solar energy harvesting. Graphene is an
Pristine organic phase change materials (PCMs) suffer from liquid leakage and weak solar absorption in solar energy utilization. To address these deficiencies, we prepared polypyrrole (PPy)-coated expanded graphite (EG)-based composite PCMs for photothermal conversion and storage through chemical polymerization and physical infiltration methods.
The high thermal storage density of phase change materials (PCMs) has attracted considerable attention in solar energy applications. However, the practicality of PCMs is often limited by the
We present an extensive catalogue of nanostructured photothermal materials, including metallic/semiconductor structures, carbon materials, organic polymers, and two-dimensional materials. The proper
Photo/thermal energy-storage capsules with glyceryl monostearate based waterborne polyurethane as the shell, manganese phthalocyanine as the photothermal agent, and ethyl palmitate as the phase
In this study, the design strategy to fabricate the innovative dual-functional photothermal storage materials and the high-efficient 3D-PCB (with a wide range of potential
However, solar energy is susceptible to intermittent and stochastic environmental influences [8, 9], which lead to the inability of photothermal materials [, , ] to convert energy continuously and, therefore, need to work with storage media.
In recent years, there have been several attempts to innovate and prepare composite phase change materials based on photothermal transformation, both domestically and abroad, and certain results have been achieved [30, 31].Scholars have given a great deal of attention to carbon nanotubes, graphite, carbon fiber, and other related carbon materials
The advantage of medium crosslinking density is also reflected in energy storage and photothermal transformation properties. With the increasing crosslink density, the temperature
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.
They consist of photo-thermal conversion material and PCMs, which can store or release a large amount of thermal energy during the solid-liquid phase-change process. These materials have great potential for applications in desalination, heating, construction, and solar energy storage systems.
The investigation of photothermal materials with broadband absorption is beneficial for the utilization of renewable solar energy, while the engineering of materials with efficient heat generation abilities can be widely useful in various fields, including water evaporation, (6,7) photothermal catalysis, (8,9) and biomedicine. (10,11)
Although photothermal PCMs exhibit both light-to-heat conversion and thermal energy storage capabilities, it is important to note that the photothermal effect is typically confined to a thin surface layer due to the opacity of most photothermal PCMs documented in existing literature.
These efforts have expanded the use of photothermal materials beyond solar energy harvesting to applications such as photothermal therapy (PTT), bactericidal treatments, drug delivery systems, and photoacoustic imaging .
For enhancing the photothermal performance, photothermal nanomaterials can be designed to consist of a single component or multiple components and can involve more than one mechanism of photothermal conversion.
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