Photothermal phase change material microcapsules via cellulose ...
Phase change materials (PCMs) have attracted significant attention in thermal management due to their ability to store and release large amounts of heat during phase transitions. However, their widespread application is restricted by leakage issues. Encapsulating PCMs within polymeric microcapsules is a promising strategy to prevent …
Copper oxide nanoparticle: multiple functionalities in photothermal ...
Multifunctional copper oxide (CONP = 80% CuO and 20% Cu2O) nanoparticles (~ 13 nm) have been successfully synthesized using M. oleifera leaf extract for photothermal and hybrid supercapacitor applications. A very small amount (~ 0.03 mg/mL) of these synthesized CONP could convert 22.6% of near-infrared photons (~ 975 nm) to …
A review of the photothermal-photovoltaic energy supply system …
1. Introduction. The issues of energy and environment ought to pay close attention to countries worldwide, both presently and in the future. Renewable energy has the characteristic of important resource value in terms of sustainable development [1] can serve as a solution to address the scarcity of fossil fuel supply and mitigate global …
Photothermal Phase Change Energy Storage Materials: A
of energy systems. Photothermal phase change energy storage materials show immense potential in the fields of solar energy and thermal management, particularly in addressing the intermittency issues of solar power. Their multifunctionality and efficiency offer broad application prospects in new energy technologies,
Theoretical and experimental progress in photothermal catalysis …
In the current energy crisis, converting solar-thermal energy into chemical forms has become paramount. Within the broad spectrum of light-mediated catalysis, which includes heat and photocatalysis (relevant to processes like organic transformations, water splitting, and CO2 reduction), photothermal catalysis is a critical avenue for transforming …
Synergistic enhancement of photothermal energy storage …
1. Introduction. Currently, fossil fuel resources are being gradually depleted, and the world is facing a severe energy crisis. Efforts are being made to promote energy transition, enhance energy utilization efficiency and replace non-renewable energy with sustainable alternatives [1, 2].Solar energy has gained widespread attention thanks to its …
Copper oxide nanoparticle: multiple functionalities in photothermal ...
Multifunctional copper oxide (CONP = 80% CuO and 20% Cu 2 O) nanoparticles (~ 13 nm) have been successfully synthesized using M. oleifera leaf extract for photothermal and hybrid supercapacitor applications. A very small amount (~ 0.03 mg/mL) of these synthesized CONP could convert 22.6% of near-infrared photons (~ 975 nm) to …
Energy, exergy, and economic analysis of a solar photovoltaic …
Nevertheless, the PV system can convert solar radiation energy into higher-grade electrical energy and consequently meet the energy demands of various buildings by means of energy conversion equipment [9]. Compared with PT systems, the energy conversion efficiency of the PV system is relatively low, and the power supply capacity …
Photothermal-assisted scheme design and thermodynamic …
The conventional photothermal-assisted scheme adopted by advanced adiabatic compressed air energy storage (AA-CAES) has equal stages of expanders and high-temperature reheaters, and is equipped with a regenerator to waste heat recovery, which is relatively complex and requires high solar heat supply and solar irradiance.
Polypyrrole‐boosted photothermal energy storage in MOF‐based …
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 …
Solar photothermal conversion and energy storage systems can effectively solve the imbalance between the supply and demand of solar energy utilization in space and time. However, there are still significant challenges, such as the prevalence of low photothermal conversion efficiency, ...
The accumulation of ice may cause serious safety problems in numerous fields. A photothermal superhydrophobic surface is considered to be useful for preventing ice formation because of its environmentally friendly, energy-saving, and excellent anti-icing/de-icing properties. However, it easily fails …
Boosting Low-Temperature Resistance of Energy Storage …
While flexible supercapacitors with high capacitance and energy density is highly desired for outdoor wearable electronics, their application under low-temperature environments, like other energy storage devices, remains an urgent challenge. Solar thermal energy converts solar light into heat and has been extensively applied for solar …
Energies | Free Full-Text | Research on Hydrogen Production
Solar hydrogen production technology is a key technology for building a clean, low-carbon, safe, and efficient energy system. At present, the intermittency and volatility of renewable energy have caused a lot of "wind and light". By combining renewable energy with electrolytic water technology to produce high-purity hydrogen and oxygen, …
Thermal energy storage materials designed from recycled Tetra …
The photothermal conversion and thermal energy storage capacity of PCM composites fabricated from recycled TP waste, PW, and EG were investigated in this work. The prepared composites exhibited several unique features, including good shape stability, heat storage capacity, thermal conductivity, and significant photoabsorption …
Polypyrroleâ boosted photothermal energy storage in MOFâ …
tantly, the photothermal conversion and storage efficiency of ODA@MOF/ PPy ‐6% is up to 88.3%. Additionally, our developed MOF based photothermal composite PCMs also exhibit long‐standing antileakage stability, energy storage stability, and photothermal conversion stability. The proposed coating
Photothermal Phase Change Energy Storage Materials: A
To meet the demands of the global energy transition, photothermal phase change energy storage materials have emerged as an innovative solution. These …
A fluorinated MXene-doped superhydrophobic coating with …
4 · The preparation process and design concept of MX-SHC are schematically illustrated in Fig. 1.Specifically, a "paint + adhesive" strategy is applied in this work, where …
An azobenzene-based photothermal energy storage system for …
Energy charging process. In a dark room, trans-crystal powder samples were set on a 24 × 24 mm glass slide.The slide was set on a constant temperature heating platform that simulated the ambient heat (T 1).The sample was then irradiated with 365-nm wavelength light (80 Mw/cm 2, 5 cm away) until the trans-crystal was converted into the …
However, current researches on the photothermal effect of MoS 2 are focusing on biomedical applications, and researches on energy harvesting and storage were very limited, specifically in thermal energy conversion and storage [17]. Developing high-performance MoS 2-based photothermal PCMs for thermal storage remains a …
Flexible textiles with polypyrrole deposited phase change microcapsules ...
These photothermal microPCMs are promising solar-driven energy storage fillers for solar heating of water, energy-saving buildings and thermoregulation textiles [[22], [23], [24]]. PPy was rationally chosen as the photothermal polymer because of its broad-spectrum absorption, high photothermal conversion efficiency, and its facile …
Phase Change Energy Storage Material with Photocuring, Photothermal ...
Compared with the thermal curing process, the photocuring process has advantages such as high efficiency and less energy consumption. However, the preparation of photocurable phase change materials (PCMs) with photothermal conversion and self-cleaning properties is challenging due to the conflict between the transparency required …
Photothermal Phase Change Energy Storage Materials: A
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 …
However, the heat energy obtained by photothermal conversion, whether through direct or indirect utilization, has the problems of intermittency, fluctuation or low utilization efficiency. Phase change materials (PCM) have a high energy storage density, which can charge or discharge thermal energy at approximately constant temperature [1], …
Renewable synthesis of MoO3 nanosheets via low temperature …
6 · The discrepancies between our method and reported methods can throw up new application possibilities in electrochemistry, energy storage, photocatalysis, solar cells, …
Photothermal Phase Change Energy Storage Materials: A …
To meet the demands of the global energy transition, photothermal phase change energy storage materials have emerged as an innovative solution. These materials, utilizing …
Emerging urchin-like core-shell mineral microspheres with …
However, the conventional mineral-based PCMs indicate poor light absorption ability, difficult to be applied to photothermal conversion equipment. ... Therefore, the facile synthesized composite demonstrated promising results for applications of photothermal conversion and energy storage systems. 2. Experimental section2.1. …
Phase change nanocapsules incorporated with nanodiamonds for …
Phase change nanocapsules exhibit significant potential in harnessing photothermal energy to address the ever-growing energy demand; however, their application is restricted by limited solar absorption capacity and low thermal conductivity. In this study, nanodiamonds (NDs) were firstly incorporated with phase change nanocapsules to solve …