Molecular thermal solar container materials

In this article, we introduce the requirements for a MOST system, the structures of different photoswitches, their general charging and discharging mechanisms, highlight the accessibility of the material by synthetic production, and describe possible uses of the stored energy. A promising approach for solar energy harvesting and storage is the concept of molecular solar thermal energy storage (MOST) systems also known as solar thermal fuels (STF). Solar energy is used to drive the chemical reaction of a molecule, usually referred to as a molecular photoswitch, leading to. Molecular solar thermal (MOST) systems, as a promising alternative energy solution, typically store photon energy as chemical energy in molecules via processes such as photoisomerization or cycloaddition reactions. This stored energy can then be released in the form of heat in a controlled manner. Written by leading experts of this field, this proceeding volume presents results from the International Symposium on “Functional Molecular Photoswitches For Energy Storage and Beyond” which took place in Barcelona, Spain on April 23th - 26th, 2024. This book is a comprehensive exploration of. Among the different options available, MOlecular Solar Thermal (MOST) systems have emerged in the last few years as a promising alternative. While this technology has already shown great potential under lab conditions, some difficulties remain to be dealt with when it comes to its application in. An emerging alternative involves the use of molecular photoswitches for solar energy capture and storage. These compounds can absorb sunlight and store energy as high-energy isomers, releasing it later as heat on demand. This concept, termed Molecular Solar Thermal (MOST) energy storage, offers a.