A Practical Synthesis of Multi-Site Functionalized Norbornadiene for Molecular Solar Thermal Energy Storage
Journal article, 2025
Norbornadienes (NBDs) are promising candidates for molecular solar thermal energy storage (MOST) due to their reversible photoisomerization. A central aspect for future application is the scalable synthesis of NBD derivatives with high solubility. Herein, we report an efficient synthesis and purification of multi-substituted NBDs, achieving diverse substitution patterns and appreciable solubility. The streamlined process for synthesizing and purifying NBDs delivers high yields and purity, which addresses previously significant challenges in NBD-based energy systems. Our findings advance sustainable approaches for MOST through improved NBD stability and usability.
norbornadiene
renewable energy
solubility
photoisomerization
functionalization
Author
Monika Shamsabadi
Chalmers, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Applied Chemistry
Joost Kimpel
Chalmers, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Applied Chemistry
Christian Müller
Chalmers, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Applied Chemistry
Kasper Moth-Poulsen
Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies
Polytechnic University of Catalonia
Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)
Chalmers, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Applied Chemistry
Synlett
0936-5214 (ISSN) 1437-2096 (eISSN)
Vol. 36 12 1717-1722Subject Categories (SSIF 2025)
Materials Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Areas of Advance
Energy
Materials Science
DOI
10.1055/a-2560-0282