Synthesis and Characterization of Carbon-Based Heterogeneous Catalysts for Energy Release of Molecular Solar Thermal Energy Storage Materials
Journal article, 2024
Molecular solar thermal energy storage (MOST) systems are rapidly becoming a feasible alternative to energy storage and net-zero carbon emission heating. MOST systems involve a single photoisomerization pair that incorporates light absorption, storage, and heat release processes in one recurring cycle. Despite significant recent advancements in the field, the catalytic back-reaction from MOST systems remains relatively unexplored. A wide range of applications is possible, contingent on the energy densities of the specific photoisomers. Here, we report platinum-, copper-, and nickel-based heterogeneous catalysts screened in batch conditions for the back-conversion reaction on the cyano-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-norbornadiene/quadricyclane pair. Catalyst reactivities are investigated using structural characterization, imaging techniques, and spectroscopic analysis. Finally, the thermal stability is also explored for our best-performing catalysts.
MOST systems
abundant metals
heterogeneous catalysts
energy storage
isomerization
Author
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University of La Rioja
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Chalmers, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Applied Chemistry
Polytechnic University of Catalonia
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Chalmers, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Applied Chemistry
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Fraunhofer Society
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Fraunhofer Society
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Chalmers, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Applied Chemistry
Polytechnic University of Catalonia
Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)
Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies
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Fraunhofer Society
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University of La Rioja
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University of La Rioja
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
1944-8244 (ISSN) 1944-8252 (eISSN)
Vol. 16 6 7211-7218Molecular Solar Thermal energy storage systems (MOST)
Swedish Energy Agency (2019-010724), 2019-05-07 -- 2019-09-03.
European Commission (EC) (EC/H2020/951801), 2020-09-01 -- 2024-02-29.
Driving Forces
Sustainable development
Subject Categories (SSIF 2011)
Energy Engineering
Energy Systems
Areas of Advance
Energy
DOI
10.1021/acsami.3c16855