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.
isomerization
heterogeneous catalysts
MOST systems
abundant metals
energy storage
Author
Lucien Magson
University of La Rioja
Helen Hölzel
Polytechnic University of Catalonia
Chalmers, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Applied Chemistry
Muhammad Adil Salman Aslam
Chalmers, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Applied Chemistry
Stefan Henninger
Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE
Gunther Munz
Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE
Kasper Moth-Poulsen
Polytechnic University of Catalonia
Institute of Material Science of Barcelona (ICMAB)
Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies
Chalmers, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Applied Chemistry
Markus Knaebbeler-Buss
Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE
Ignacio Funes-Ardoiz
University of La Rioja
Diego Sampedro
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
Energy Engineering
Energy Systems
Areas of Advance
Energy
DOI
10.1021/acsami.3c16855