Solar-driven evaporation technology is rejuvenated by multifunctional photothermal materials into complimentary energy conversion applications. These multifunctional materials endow broadband solar absorptions, chemical/physical stability, porous, and active sites for in -situ photodegradation with exceptional solar-to-vapor conversion ...
For solar energy photothermal conversion and storage systems, materials not only have efficient photothermal conversion capabilities, but also provide a place for storage and energy exchange for phase change media, while avoiding problems such as leakage and poor thermal conductivity during the phase change process.
To meet the demands of the global energy transition, photothermal phase change energy storage materials have emerged as an innovative solution. These materials, utilizing various photothermal conversion carriers, can passively store energy and respond to changes in light exposure, thereby enhancing the efficiency of energy systems.
Using photothermal conversion materials to capture solar energy, energy conversion, and then through phase change materials to store solar energy can effectively solve the imbalance between the use of solar energy in time and space supply and demand.
SPCS systems have great potential for practical water treatment in the future. Developing high-efficiency solar photothermal conversion and storage (SPCS) technology is significant in solving the imbalance between the supply and demand of solar energy utilization in time and space.
To optimize solar energy utilization, photothermal materials are engineered to maximize incident solar radiation absorption, while minimizing losses due to transmission and reflection. Furthermore, these materials are designed to convert absorbed photon energy into thermal energy efficiently.
Looking ahead, the potential applications of photothermal materials extend beyond their current mainstream uses. These materials, responsive to light-induced temperature changes, are poised to revolutionize sectors like sensing and actuation, as well as information storage.
Solar-driven evaporation technology is rejuvenated by multifunctional photothermal materials into complimentary energy conversion applications. These multifunctional materials endow broadband solar absorptions, chemical/physical stability, porous, and active sites for in -situ photodegradation with exceptional solar-to-vapor conversion ...
This solar photothermal/storage system [19 ... (ODA) as solar photothermal conversion/energy storage composite (MSHS@ODA). When used as adsorption media, the inorganic hollow microspheres are physicochemically and chemically stable and can resist high temperatures, acids, and alkalis. The hollow structure can provide more space for the storage …
Direct absorption/storage solar collectors (DASSC) using composite phase change materials (CPCM) have attracted great attention in the solar energy field for the advantages of less heat exchange processes and high heat storage density. However, the low thermal conductivity of the CPCM has greatly restricted the thermal performance of the …
In this review, we comprehensively summarized the state-of-the-art photothermal applications for solar energy conversion, including photothermal water evaporation and desalination, photothermal catalysis for H 2 generation …
Photothermal phase change energy storage materials (PTCPCESMs), as a special type of PCM, can store energy and respond to changes in illumination, enhancing the eficiency of energy systems and demonstrating marked potential in solar energy and thermal management systems.
Undersupply of energy is one of major factors restricting the rapid development of economy. During recent decades, following the rapid consumption of fossil energy, strongly promoting the use of sustainable energy has gradually become a consensus to solve energy shortage issues (Li et al., 2020, Xiao et al., 2022b).Solar energy is a kind of renewable energy, …
Phase change materials (PCMs) are considered one of the most effective carriers for storing solar energy due to their excellent performance in absorbing and releasing latent heat during melting and crystallization processes [10] anic solid–liquid PCMs have received widespread attention due to their high energy storage density, good chemical …
Highly flexible GO–polyurethane solid–solid phase change composite materials for efficient photothermal conversion and thermal energy ... Furthermore, we add graphene oxide to the system to enhance its potential for efficient conversion, storage and release of solar energy, and the final solar thermal storage efficiency, with the addition of 0.5% GO, can reach 92%. …
To alleviate the predicament of resource shortage and environmental pollution, efficiently using abundant solar energy is a great challenge. Herein, we prepared unique photothermal conversion phase...
Photothermal phase change energy storage materials (PTCPCESMs), as a special type of PCM, can store energy and respond to changes in illumination, enhancing the eficiency of energy …
To meet the demands of the global energy transition, photothermal phase change energy storage materials have emerged as an innovative solution. These materials, …
To meet the demands of the global energy transition, photothermal phase change energy storage materials have emerged as an innovative solution. These materials, utilizing various photothermal...
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 energy and thermal management systems.
Highly flexible GO–polyurethane solid–solid phase change composite materials for efficient photothermal conversion and thermal energy ... Furthermore, we add graphene …
Solar energy is a high-priority clean energy alternative to fossil fuels in the current energy landscape, and the acquisition, storage, and utilization of solar energy have long been the subject of research [[1], [2], [3], [4]].The development of new materials has facilitated the technique for utilizing solar energy [5], such as phase change materials (PCMs), which have …
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 ...
Photo-thermal conversion phase-change composite energy storage materials (PTCPCESMs) are widely used in various industries because of their high thermal …
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 …
To optimize solar energy utilization, photothermal materials are engineered to maximize incident solar radiation absorption, while minimizing losses due to transmission and …
The photothermal conversion efficiency (γ) is calculated as the ratio of the latent heat-storage energy to the solar irradiation energy throughout the phase-change process as follows [10]: (4) γ (%) = m Δ H m A P Δ t × 100 where m is the mass of the samples, Δ H m is the melting enthalpy of the samples, Δ t is the time for the sample to undergo the melting phase …
Photo-thermal conversion phase-change composite energy storage materials (PTCPCESMs) are widely used in various industries because of their high thermal conductivity, high photo-thermal conversion efficiency, high latent heat storage capacity, stable physicochemical properties, and energy saving effect.
To alleviate the predicament of resource shortage and environmental pollution, efficiently using abundant solar energy is a great challenge. Herein, we prepared unique photothermal conversion phase...
The PCM core imparts a good thermal energy-storage capability to the double-layered microcapsules through its reversible solid-liquid phase transitions to absorb and release solar photothermal energy. Meanwhile, the PCM core can tune the surface temperature of the composite films based on the double-layered microcapsules for thermal camouflage ...
To optimize solar energy utilization, photothermal materials are engineered to maximize incident solar radiation absorption, while minimizing losses due to transmission and reflection. Furthermore, these materials are designed to convert absorbed photon energy into thermal energy efficiently. Thus, the development of superior photothermal ...
The development of efficient solar photothermal conversion and energy storage composite (SPCSC) is of great significance in solving the imbalance between supply and demand of solar energy utilization in time and space. Herein, we prepare multi-shell hollow spheres by selecting glucose as the template and magnesium carbonate trihydrate (MgCO 3 ·3H 2 O) and …
Developing high-efficiency solar photothermal conversion and storage (SPCS) technology is significant in solving the imbalance between the supply and demand of solar energy utilization in time and space. Aiming at the current research status in the field of SPCS, this review thoroughly examines the phase change materials and substrates in SPCS ...
In this review, we comprehensively summarized the state-of-the-art photothermal applications for solar energy conversion, including photothermal water evaporation and desalination, photothermal catalysis for H 2 generation and CO 2 reduction, photothermal electric power generation, photothermal bacterial killing, photothermal sensors, and ...
Titanium dioxide (TiO 2) is a semiconductor material with the properties of thermal energy conversion [22].The morphology of TiO 2 has a tremendous influence on its optical, electronic, and catalytic properties [23].Adjusting the synthesis route and method to control the crystal structure and microstructure of TiO 2 makes its widespread application in …
Solar-driven evaporation technology is rejuvenated by multifunctional photothermal materials into complimentary energy conversion applications. These multifunctional materials endow broadband solar …
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