Sunlight driven <i>E</i>–<i>Z</i> isomerization of liquid crystals based on hexahydroxytriphenylene nano-templates for enhanced solid-state solar thermal energy storage
Monika Gupta, Ashy, Abhinand Krishna KM
Abstract
Visible-light responsive liquid crystals based on hexahydroxytriphenylene nano-templates exhibiting efficient sunlight charging of up to 80% and a high heat release of ≈9 °C on discharging.
Topics & Concepts
IsomerizationNano-Materials scienceThermalSolid-stateTemplateChemical engineeringThermal energy storageNanotechnologyPhotochemistryChemistryPhysical chemistryPhysicsOrganic chemistryThermodynamicsCatalysisComposite materialEngineeringPhotochromic and Fluorescence ChemistryPolymer composites and self-healingAdvanced Materials and Mechanics