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Monoaryl‐Substituted Norbornadiene Photoswitches as Molecular Solar

The energy storage densities are, as expected, lower than those of the parent norbornadiene (1 a). 12 This observation can be explained by the inverse correlation between the molecular weight and the energy storage density. 15, 16 In agreement with this relationship, the comparison of 2-aryl-norbornadiens with 2,3-disubstituted norbornadienes

Solar Energy Storage by Molecular Norbornadiene

Here, norbornadiene (NBD)-quadricyclane (QC) molecular photoswitches are embedded into polymer matrices, with possible applications in energy storing coatings. The NBD-QC photoswitches that are capable of absorbing sunlight with estimated solar energy storage efficiencies of up to 3.8% combined with attractive energy storage densities of up

Two-way photoswitching norbornadiene derivatives for solar energy storage

Molecular photoswitches of norbornadiene (NBD) derivatives have been effectively applied in molecular solar-thermal energy storage (MOST) by photoisomerization of NBD to a quadricyclane (QC) state.

Push-Pull Bis-Norbornadienes for Solar Thermal Energy

A major challenge in the field of molecular solar thermal energy storage is designing visible light-absorbing photoswitches with long energy storage half-lives. Five novel visible light-absorbing norbornadiene dimers

Norbornadiene–quadricyclane as an abiotic system for the storage

Data on the valence isomerisation of norbornadiene and its derivatives into the corresponding quadricyclanes published between 1990 and 2001 are considered and described systematically. The applicability of this reaction for the storage of solar energy is discussed. The bibliography includes 112 references.

Push-Pull Bis-Norbornadienes for Solar Thermal Energy

phenyl linker in norbornadiene dimers can greatly enhance the solar thermal energy storage properties of the photoswitch. This design feature can then be used in high-performing MOST devices in the future, making strides in the field of renewable energy storage. 2. Results and Discussion 2.1. Synthesis

Unraveling factors leading to efficient

Developing norbornadiene–quadricyclane (NBD–QC) systems for molecular solar-thermal (MOST) energy storage is often a process of trial and error. By studying a series of norbornadienes (NBD-R2) doubly substituted at

Norbornadiene-quadricyclane as an abiotic system for the storage

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Norbornadiene/Quadricyclane ( NBD / QC ) and Conversion of Solar Energy

This work demonstrates that, by modifying the rotational energy landscape of the molecules, it is possible to obtain new solar energy storage systems that exhibit exceptionally long half‐lives

Unraveling Factors Leading to Efficient Norbornadiene

Photochromic molecules are systems that undergo a photoisomerization to high-energy isomers and are attractive for the storage of solar energy in a closed-energy cycle, for example, in molecular

Solar Energy Storage by Molecular

ancing energy storage time with solar spectrum match.[11g,h] Here, we present the synthesis of a new series of NBD-based molecules with a good solar spectrum match (estimated up to 3.8% solar energy storage efficiency), using the strong acceptor moiety trifluoroacetyl unit in conjunction with carefully selected

The Norbornadiene/Quadricyclane Pair as Molecular Solar Thermal Energy

For the transition to renewable energy sources, novel energy storage materials are more important than ever. This review addresses so‐called molecular solar thermal (MOST) systems, which appear

Push‐pull Bis‐norbornadienes for Solar Thermal Energy

An alternative is molecular solar thermal energy storage (MOST). This technique relies on molecular photoswitches which have a low-energy state and, upon (solar) irradiation, convert to a higher -energy, metastable isomer. (Figure 1) The amount of energy one can store is related to the energy difference between the two isomers.

Two-way photoswitching norbornadiene derivatives for solar energy storage

Molecular photoswitches of norbornadiene (NBD) derivatives have been effectively applied in molecular solar-thermal energy storage (MOST) by photoisomerization of NBD to a quadricyclane (QC) state. However, a challenge of the NBD-based MOST system is the lack of a reversible two-way photoswitching p

A Norbornadiene-Based Molecular System for the Storage of Solar

It is urgent yet challenging to develop new environmentally friendly and cost-effective sources of energy. Molecular solar thermal (MOST) systems for energy capture and storage are a promising option. With this in mind, we have prepared a new water-soluble (pH > 6) norbornadiene derivative (HNBD1) whose MOST properties are reported here. HNBD1 shows

Liquid Norbornadiene Photoswitches for Solar Energy Storage

Due to high global energy demands, there is a great need for development of technologies for exploiting and storing solar energy. Closed cycle systems for storage of solar energy have been suggested, based on absorption of photons in photoresponsive molecules, followed by on-demand release of thermal energy. These materials are called solar thermal

Prospects of Improving Molecular Solar Energy Storage of the

Molecular solar thermal energy storage (MOST) systems based on photochromic molecules that undergo photoisomerization to high‐energy isomers are attractive for storage of solar energy in a

PHOTOSENSITIZED ISOMERIZATION OF NORBORNADIENE

promising reactions for the permanent storage of solar energy in the form of chemical energy14) (Scheme 1). Its energy storage capacity, as much as 1190J/g,30) makes this substance attractive for this purpose. There are, however, several difficulties which should be overcome to realize a practical energy-storage system from this reaction

Push-Pull Bis-Norbornadienes for Solar Thermal Energy Storage

Since the pioneering work of Hoogeveen et al. in 1973, the catalytic conversion of quadricyclane to norbornadiene for energy release has been firmly established. 26, 27 The design of norbornadiene photoswitches that have both high absorbance in the visible spectrum, a high quantum yield of photoswitching, a high energy density, and a long-lived

Norbornadiene/Quadricyclane ( NBD / QC ) and Conversion of Solar Energy

The molecular solar thermal-energy-storage system (MOST) application and its design of heat-release devices based on the NBD/QC system have been strongly evolving in the last years. However, also several new applications start to develop, making this photoswitch a versatile compound.

Bis‐ and Tris‐norbornadienes with High Energy Densities for

The norbornadiene derivatives showed absorption on-sets of up to 386 nm and photoisomerization quantum storage of solar energy is focused on its conversion into chemical energy by means of a photochemical reaction, usually termed molecular solar thermal energy storage (MOST). This method utilizes photoactive compounds that

Monoaryl‐Substituted Norbornadiene Photoswitches

The energy storage densities are, as expected, lower than those of the parent norbornadiene (1 a). 12 This observation can be explained by the inverse correlation between the molecular weight and the energy storage

Bis‐ and Tris‐norbornadienes with High Energy

Molecular solar thermal energy storage (MOST) systems can convert, store and release solar energy in chemical bonds, i.e., as chemical energy. In this work, phenyl- and naphthyl-linked bis- and tris-norbornadienes

(PDF) Norbornadiene‐Quadricyclane Photoswitches with Enhanced Solar

most important factors for efficient solar energy storage are the onset of absorption and the quantum yield, so conjugating with higher molecular weight units can improve solar spectrum

Solar Energy Storage by Molecular Norbornadiene

ancing energy storage time with solar spectrum match.[11g,h] Here, we present the synthesis of a new series of NBD-based molecules with a good solar spectrum match (estimated up to 3.8% solar energy storage efficiency), using the strong acceptor moiety trifluoroacetyl unit in conjunction with carefully selected

Low Molecular Weight Norbornadiene Derivatives for

Molecular solar-thermal energy storage: A synthetic route to norbornadienes with a cyano acceptor and ethynyl-substituted aromatic donor groups has been developed. The products have been used in low molecular

(PDF) Engineering of Norbornadiene/Quadricyclane

Moreover, we have demonstrated their function in laboratory-scale test devices for solar energy harnessing, storage, and release.This Account describes the most impactful recent findings on how to

Multichromophoric photoswitches for solar energy storage: from

Introduction. Molecular solar thermal (MOST) systems, also known as solar thermal fuels (STFs), comprised of a photoswitchable molecule with a higher energy metastable photoisomer, represent a promising avenue for harvesting and storing solar energy in a renewable fashion, whilst offering a means of emission-free energy storage from a closed system. 1,2

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