Molecular solar thermal (MOST) fuels have attracted enormous research enthusiasm in solar
energy conversion and storage, which can generate high-energy isomers upon harvesting …

The generally small Gibbs free energy difference between the Z and E isomers of hydrazone
photoswitches has so far precluded their use in photon energy storing applications. Here …

For the transition to renewable energy sources, novel energy storage materials are more
important than ever. This review addresses so‐called molecular solar thermal (MOST) …

We present here a group of Azo-BF2 photoswitches that store and release energy in
response to visible light irradiation. Unmodified Azo-BF2 switches have a planar structure …

An optimal temperature is crucial for a broad range of applications, from chemical
transformations, electronics, and human comfort, to energy production and our whole planet …

Efficient solar thermal energy storage and release via molecular solar thermal (MOST) fuels
is essential to meet the ever-increasing global energy demands. However, most reported …

In this paper, the heat storage process of a latent heat thermal energy storage (LHTES) tank
is studied numerically. A new type of gradient fin is added to the heat storage process in a …

Photomelting of azobenzene is a phenomenon that is typically achieved by UV-light
irradiation. However, many applications based on azobenzene photomelting, including the …

Although the microencapsulated phase change material (MPCM) with organic core-shell
structure is an effective means to encapsulate phase change material (PCM), it has the …

Molecular solar thermal (MOST) system is a new technology to collect, transform and store
solar energy. The mechanism of photochemical reaction and component transport of …