Achieving Efficient Solar Energy Harvesting and Storage through Phase‐Change Material with Copper–Carbon Dual Network
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DOI: 10.1002/adem.202402791
Abstract: Solar energy is a widely used renewable energy source, but its efficient harvesting and rapid storage in phase‐change materials (PCMs) remain challenging. This study presents a dual continuous network strategy to simultaneously enhance photothermal conversion… read more here.
Keywords: energy; solar energy; dual network; network ... See more keywords
Donor–Acceptor‐Type Organic‐Small‐Molecule‐Based Solar‐Energy‐Absorbing Material for Highly Efficient Water Evaporation and Thermoelectric Power Generation
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202106247
Abstract: Recently, owing to the great structural tunability, excellent photothermal property, and strong photobleaching resistance, organic‐small‐molecule photothermal materials are proposed as promising solar absorbent materials. Herein, through fusing two strong electron‐withdrawing units dibenzo[f,h]quinoxaline and anthraquinone units,… read more here.
Keywords: small molecule; molecule; acceptor; organic small ... See more keywords
Solid‐State Norbornadiene Photothermal Films for Efficient Solar Energy Storage
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202507162
Abstract: A solid‐state photothermal (PT) energy storage film based on norbornadiene (NBD) molecules has been developed, which converts solar energy into chemical energy through photoisomerization reactions and releases it as thermal energy upon heating. The optical… read more here.
Keywords: energy storage; energy; solar energy; storage ... See more keywords
Thermoplasmonics in Solar Energy Conversion: Materials, Nanostructured Designs, and Applications
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202107351
Abstract: The indispensable requirement for sustainable development of human society has forced almost all countries to seek highly efficient and cost‐effective ways to harvest and convert solar energy. Though continuous progress has advanced, it remains a… read more here.
Keywords: nanostructured designs; energy; conversion; solar energy ... See more keywords
Decoupled Solar Energy Storage and Dark Photocatalysis in a 3D Metal–Organic Framework
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202207280
Abstract: Materials enabling solar energy conversion and long‐term storage for readily available electrical and chemical energy are key for off‐grid energy distribution. Herein, the specific confinement of a rhenium coordination complex in a metal–organic framework (MOF)… read more here.
Keywords: organic framework; energy; metal organic; dark photocatalysis ... See more keywords
Near‐Quantitative Photothermal Conversion in Non‐Fluorescent Diradicaloid Organic Molecules for Efficient Solar Energy Harvesting
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202511877
Abstract: Organic small molecules have emerged as promising photothermal materials for solar energy harvesting due to their structural tunability and diverse optoelectronic properties. However, achieving photothermal conversion efficiencies (PCEs) exceeding 90% in such systems remains a… read more here.
Keywords: photothermal conversion; energy; conversion; solar energy ... See more keywords
Bio‐Based Solar Energy Harvesting for Onsite Mobile Optical Temperature Sensing in Smart Cities
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DOI: 10.1002/advs.202104801
Abstract: The Internet of Things (IoT) fosters the development of smart city systems for sustainable living and increases comfort for people. One of the current challenges for sustainable buildings is the optimization of energy management. Temperature… read more here.
Keywords: energy; temperature; solar energy; optical temperature ... See more keywords
Recent Advances and Emerging Trends in Photo-Electrochemical Solar Energy Conversion
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DOI: 10.1002/aenm.201802877
Abstract: Photo‐electrochemical (PEC) solar energy conversion offers the promise of low‐cost renewable fuel generation from abundant sunlight and water. In this Review, recent developments in photo‐electrochemical water splitting are discussed with respect to this promise. State‐of‐the‐art… read more here.
Keywords: energy; energy conversion; photo electrochemical; recent advances ... See more keywords
Simultaneously Harvesting Friction and Solar Energy via Organic/Silicon Heterojunction with High Direct‐Current Generation
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DOI: 10.1002/aenm.202100578
Abstract: The direct‐current triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) is a promising portable energy source that can power mobile electronics without any rectification circuits. Recently, the silicon‐based TENGs, as a rectification‐free power source, have drawn wide attention due to… read more here.
Keywords: energy; friction; solar energy; friction solar ... See more keywords
Microstructure Engineered Photon‐Managing Films for Solar Energy to Biomass Conversion
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DOI: 10.1002/aenm.202204393
Abstract: Conversion of solar energy into chemical energy through natural photosynthesis plays a crucial role in sustainable energy transformation, bioresource production, and CO2 biofixation. Nevertheless, the overall solar energy to chemical energy (biomass) conversion efficiency in… read more here.
Keywords: biomass conversion; energy biomass; energy; conversion ... See more keywords
Investigation of solar energy utilization for production of hydrogen and sustainable chemical fertilizer: A case study
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DOI: 10.1002/er.4829
Abstract: Renewable energies play a vital role in the economic and social development and progress of many countries. As one of the most significant sources of renewable energy, solar energy has been used due to its… read more here.
Keywords: energy; study; solar energy; production ... See more keywords