Design of phase-transition molecular solar thermal energy storage compounds: compact molecules with high energy densities
Qian‐Feng Qiu, Mihael A. Gerkman, Yuran Shi, Grace G. D. Han
Abstract
. The relative size and polarity of the functional groups on azobenzene were manifested to significantly influence the phase of isomers and their energy storage capacity.
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