photothermal and solar energy storage technology

Superhydrophobic multi-shell hollow microsphere confined phase change materials for solar photothermal conversion and energy storage …

4 · 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 …

Polypyrrole boostedphotothermalenergystorage …

Impor-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 strategy and in‐depth understanding ...

High Dimensional Model Representation Approach for Prediction …

System Coupled with Photothermal Energy Storage. Processes 2023, 11, 2313.https://doi /10.3390/ pr11082313 Academic Editor: Alok Kumar Patel Received: 4 July 2023 Revised: 19 July 2023 ...

Enhancing solar photothermal conversion and energy storage …

Nowadays, solar energy is widely applied in thermal energy storage, seawater desalination, space heating, energy-efficient buildings, and photovoltaic systems [3]. Since solar irradiation is highly variable and depends on time of day [4], it is important to use a proper energy storage system to compromise solar energy capture and usage.

Thermodynamic analysis of photothermal-assisted liquid compressed CO2 energy storage …

As a revolutionary energy storage technology, it offers the benefits of safety, environmental protection, high efficiency, long life, and considerable energy storage capacity [11]. Currently, the research on the CCES system is mainly carried out from the following aspects: Zhao et al. [12] put forward a pumped storage assisted near …

Elevating the Photothermal Conversion Efficiency of Phase-Change Materials Simultaneously toward Solar Energy Storage…

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-change materials, namely, CNT@PCMs, by introducing carbon nanotubes (CNTs) used as photothermal conversion materials into the …

Recent advances and perspectives in solar photothermal conversion and storage …

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 …

Phase-changing hydrogels incorporated with copper sulfide-carbon nanotubes for smart thermal management and solar energy storage …

Therefore, energy capture and storage technology are the key to solve the intermittent energy utilization such as solar energy [5]. Thermal energy storage (TES) is widely used because of its low cost and high efficiency [6], [7], which mainly includes chemical energy storage, sensible heat storage and latent heat storage [8], [9] .

A Review on Microencapsulated Phase‐Change Materials: Preparation, Photothermal Conversion Performance, Energy Storage…

The leakage-prone disadvantage of pure phase change materials (PCMs) has hampered their practical application, and the encapsulation technology of PCMs has been favored for its ability to mitigate leakage. Combining large …

Phase Change Energy Storage Material with …

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 …

The reinforced photothermal effect of conjugated dye/graphene oxide-based phase change materials: Fluorescence resonance energy …

The composites effectively stored thermal energy through phase transition triggered by solar-to-thermal energy conversion under solar illumination with a high energy storage efficiency of 88.6%. GO sheets modified with anthraquinone dyes (GO-co-Bdye) exhibited an enhanced photothermal effect compared with pristine Bdye and materials …

Theoretical and experimental progress in photothermal catalysis for sustainable energy …

In the quest to address energy challenges, this comprehensive review delves into the pivotal role of photothermal catalysis in converting solar-thermal energy into valuable chemical forms. Highlighting the inherent limitations of conventional semiconductor photocatalysts, it presents a synthesis of advanced materials tailored for water splitting, CO2 conversion, …

Emerging urchin-like core-shell mineral microspheres with efficient photothermal conversion and solar energy storage …

Solar thermal conversion is a method strongly dependent on photon capture, thermal conversion, and solar energy storage [10]. The thermophysical properties of photon capture and thermal storage materials affect …

Energies | Free Full-Text | Research on Hydrogen Production System Technology Based on Photovoltaic-Photothermal …

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, …

Recent Advances in Multifunctional Photothermal Materials for Solar‐Driven Steam and Energy Generation

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 …

Study on key technologies of solar energy photothermal …

Energy Storage Science and Technology ›› 2020, Vol. 9 ›› Issue (S1): 62-69. doi: 10.19799/j.cnki.2095-4239.2020.0047 • Energy Storage System and Engineering • Previous Articles Next Articles Study on key technologies of solar energy photothermal

Photothermal Chemistry Based on Solar Energy: From Synergistic Effects to Practical Applications

2 Comprehending of PTC with Synergistic Effects Although "photothermal" has attracted increasing attention in the field of chemical catalysis in recent years, and is far from rare in biomedical applications and water vaporization, it is still a confusing item. [19-21] In biomedical applications or water vaporization processes, …

Self-operation and low-carbon scheduling optimization of solar thermal power plants with thermal storage systems

Photo thermal power generation, as a renewable energy technology, has broad development prospects. However, the operation and scheduling of photo thermal power plants rarely consider their internal structure and energy flow characteristics. Therefore, this study explains the structure of a solar thermal power plant with a thermal …

Weavable coaxial phase change fibers concentrating thermal energy storage, photothermal …

In this work, smart thermoregulatory textiles with thermal energy storage, photothermal conversion and thermal responsiveness were woven for energy saving and personal thermal management. Sheath-core PU@OD phase change fibers were prepared by coaxial wet spinning, different extruded rate of core layer OD and sheath layer PU was …

Emerging urchin-like core-shell mineral microspheres with efficient photothermal conversion and solar energy storage …

Solar thermal conversion is a method strongly dependent on photon capture, thermal conversion, and solar energy storage [10]. The thermophysical properties of photon capture and thermal storage materials affect photothermal conversion efficiency [11], [12], [13] .

Thermally induced flexible phase change hydrogels for solar thermal storage …

Consequently, the efficient utilization of solar energy and the exploration of solar energy storage technology have emerged as popular areas of focus. In recent years, solar energy storage technologies have developed rapidly, such as electrical energy storage [5], thermal energy storage (TES) [6], [7], hydrogen energy storage …

Photothermal Energy‐Storage Capsule with Sustainable …

Photothermal superhydrophobic surfaces are one of the most promising anti‐/deicing materials, yet they are limited by the low energy density and intermittent nature of solar energy. Here, a ...

Recent advances in carbon‐based materials for solar‐driven interfacial photothermal …

SIPCWE is a complex process, which involves water transport, photothermal conversion, and heat transport. Under 1.0 kW m –2 light illumination, the water evaporation rate (WER) of the device can be described by m 0 – m = kt, where m 0 and m are, respectively, the mass of water before and after evaporation, t is the irradiation time, and k is the WER.

Integrated Photovoltaic Charging and Energy Storage Systems: …

In this review, a systematic summary from three aspects, including: dye sensitizers, PEC properties, and photoelectronic integrated systems, based on the …

Photoelectrochemical energy storage materials: design principles …

Newly developed photoelectrochemical energy storage (PES) devices can effectively convert and store solar energy in one two-electrode battery, simplifying the …

(PDF) Polypyrrole‐boosted photothermal energy storage in …

Abstract Infiltrating phase change materials (PCMs) into nanoporous metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) is accepted as a cutting‐edge thermal energy storage concept. However, weak photon capture ...

Photothermal materials: A key platform enabling highly efficient water evaporation driven by solar energy …

Different categories of photothermal materials are introduced. • Mechanisms of light to heat energy conversion over photothermal materials are presented. • Applications of photothermal materials in solar-steam generation were reviewed. • Future perspectives in the ...

A Review on Microencapsulated Phase‐Change Materials: Preparation, Photothermal Conversion Performance, Energy Storage…

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Polypyrrole‐boosted photothermal energy storage in MOF‐based …

The photothermal conversion and storage efficiency of ODA@MOF/PPy-6% is up to 88.3%, while that of ODA@MOF is only zero, showing great application prospects in solar energy utilization. The collaborative integration strategy of different functional guest molecules provides an innovative platform for the development of …

Study on characteristics of photovoltaic and photothermal coupling compressed air energy storage …

Fig. 2 shows the CAES system coupling with solar energy, Photovoltaic power generation provides the required electrical energy for compressors. When the photothermal energy storage part is not used, other thermal storage media are used to store the internal ...

High-directional thermally conductive stearic acid/expanded graphite

Particularly, photothermal energy storage systems that store excess solar energy generated during the day for nighttime utilization are widely adopted. Stearic acid (SA) has garnered significant attention as a recommended PCM due to its favorable properties [5], [6], such as cost-effectiveness, high thermal storage density, non-toxicity, …

Form-stable phase change materials based on graphene-doped PVA aerogel achieving effective solar energy photothermal conversion and storage ...

By utilizing PCM as a storage medium in solar energy storage, the mismatch between time and space of solar energy can be solved. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is a type of organic solid–liquid PCM ( Cao et al., 2022b ), exhibiting an excellent high latent heat, suitable phase change temperature, no phase separation and low price.

Photothermal catalysis: From fundamentals to practical applications

Photothermal catalysis is a process that utilizes solar light to produce EHC and LTE for catalytic chemical reactions. The application of photothermal catalysis in sustainable chemistry has been proposed as a strategy to renovate the traditional chemical processes and color ''green'' to fuel production.

Solar-driven photothermal catalytic CO2 conversion: a review

It is highly desirable to seek green and sustainable technologies, such as employing photothermal effects to drive energy catalysis processes to address the high energy demand and associated environmental impacts induced by the current methods. The photothermocatalysis process is an emerging research area with great potential in …