3 · In the post-epidemic era, the world is confronted with an increasingly severe energy crisis. Global carbon dioxide (CO 2) emissions are already well over 36.8 billion tons in 2022 [1], and the substantial CO 2 output from fossil fuels is the main driver of climate change. The pressing global energy crisis and environmental issues, including climate change and the …
Compared with other energy storage materials, phase change materials (PCMs) are drawing widespread attention because of their high enthalpy and low temperature change. However, its low thermal conductivity, low photo/electro-thermal conversion characteristics, phase separation and easy leakage are still urgent problems.
Newly developed photoelectrochemical energy storage (PES) devices can effectively convert and store solar energy in one two-electrode battery, simplifying the configuration and decreasing the external energy loss. …
Besides, safety and cost should also be considered in the practical application. 1-4 A flexible and lightweight energy storage system is robust under geometry deformation without compromising its performance. As usual, the mechanical reliability of flexible energy storage devices includes electrical performance retention and deformation endurance.
All weather, high-efficiency, energy-saving anti-icing/de-icing materials are of great importance for solving the problem of ice accumulation on outdoor equipment surfaces. In this study, a composite material with energy storage, active electro-/photo-thermal de-icing and passive super-hydrophobic a …
The newly developed photoswitchable PCMs present simultaneously the photon-induced molecule isomerization and thermally induced solid-liquid phase change, which endows them with dual and switchable phase change behaviors. This …
Photo-rechargeable Zn-based energy storage systems can be constructed by integrating solar cells or photoelectrodes with aqueous zinc-based energy storage systems or …
Photothermal phase change energy storage materials (PTCPCESMs), as a special type of PCM, can store energy and respond to changes in illumination, enhancing the …
Composite phase change materials (CPCM) containing photo absorbers are regarded as promising conversion and thermal energy storage materials for solar energy. Understanding the impact of irradiation intensity on the photo-thermal conversion process is of crucial significance for improving the photo-thermal conversion efficiency (PTCE) of CPCM.
Decarbonizing our carbon-constrained energy economy requires massive increase in renewable power as the primary electricity source. However, deficiencies in energy storage continue to slow down rapid integration of renewables into the electric grid. Currently, global electrical storage capacity stands at an insufficiently low level of only 800 GWh, …
Solar energy is a clean and inexhaustible source of energy, among other advantages. Conversion and storage of the daily solar energy received by the earth can effectively address the energy crisis, environmental pollution and other challenges [4], [5], [6], [7].The conversion and use of energy are subject to spatial and temporal mismatches [8], [9], …
In this study, a composite material with energy storage, active electro‐/photo‐thermal de‐icing and passive super‐hydrophobic anti‐icing properties is proposed. ... A New Composite Material with Energy Storage, ... electro‐/photo‐thermal de‐icing and defrosting tests also proved the high efficiency and energy saving of the anti ...
Similarly, metal sulfides are designed as bifunctional materials for photo conversion and energy storage in photo-charging aqueous ZIBs. For example, De Volde reported MoS 2, with a band gap of 1.9 eV, as a photoactive material to drive the charging process and a zinc ions storage material.
Phase change materials (PCMs) that melt to store energy and solidify to release heat are widely applied in battery thermal management. Heat storage performance of PCM is vital to cool battery as excess heat generated by working battery can be stored via melting [7], [8].Specifically, PCM with remarkable energy storage performance exhibits high thermal …
By incorporating PTCPCESMs into composite unsaturated polyester resin, photo-thermal conversion phase-change composite energy storage materials (PTC-PC-CESMs) with high photo-thermal conversion efficiency and high phase-change thermal storage performance …
Constructed from cement, carbon black, and water, the device holds the potential to offer affordable and scalable energy storage for renewable energy sources. Two of humanity''s most ubiquitous historical materials, cement and carbon black (which resembles very fine charcoal), may form the basis for
Capacitors, the unsung heroes of energy storage, play a crucial role in powering everything from smartphones to electric vehicles. ... "Initially, we weren''t focused on energy storage, but during our exploration of material properties, we found a new physical phenomenon that we realized could be applied to energy storage," Bae explains ...
In this Review, we discuss photocatalysis in the context of the present-day energy conundrum only, focusing on photocatalytic reactions, in which light energy is …
Solar energy is a high-priority clean energy alternative to fossil fuels in the current energy landscape, and the acquisition, storage, and utilization of solar energy have long been the subject of research [[1], [2], [3], [4]].The development of new materials has facilitated the technique for utilizing solar energy [5], such as phase change materials (PCMs), which have …
Na-O 2 and Na-CO 2 battery systems have shown promising prospects and gained great progress over the past decade. This review present current research status of Na-O 2 and Na-CO 2 batteries, including reaction …
This article reviews the characteristics, mechanisms, and applications of photothermal phase change energy storage materials (PTPCESMs), which can store and release heat in response …
Phase change materials (PCMs) are considered one of the most promising energy storage methods owing to their beneficial effects on a larger latent heat, smaller volume change, and easier controlling than other materials. PCMs are widely used in solar energy heating, industrial waste heat utilization, energy conservation in the construction industry, and …
The aim of this Special Issue entitled "Advanced Energy Storage Materials: Preparation, Characterization, and Applications" is to present recent advancements in various aspects related to materials and processes contributing to the creation of sustainable energy storage systems and environmental solutions, particularly applicable to clean ...
All weather, high-efficiency, energy-saving anti-icing/de-icing materials are of great importance for solving the problem of ice accumulation on outdoor equipment surfaces. In this study, a composite material with energy storage, active electro-/photo-thermal de-icing and passive super-hydrophobic anti-icing properties is proposed.
Na-O 2 and Na-CO 2 battery systems have shown promising prospects and gained great progress over the past decade. This review present current research status of Na-O 2 and Na-CO 2 batteries, including reaction mechanisms, air cathode design strategies, sodium protection exploration, and electrolyte developments. The future research strategies are also …
Silicon with a good bandgap (1.1 eV) was used as a light absorber. Quinones and halogens are effective energy storage media for capturing photo-generated charges due …
Photothermal phase change energy storage materials show immense potential in the fields of solar energy and thermal management, particularly in addressing the …
Results demonstrated that the presence of single-layer MXene nanosheets improved the photo-thermal conversion ability of PEG/BPC@M. Additionally, comparison with the θ dates of related carbon-based CPCM (Table 6), notably, PEG/BPC@M with more prominent photo-thermal energy storage ability and offers extensive of applications in the area of ...
The emergence of nanostructured and composite materials has resulted in significant advancements in energy conversion and storage. The design and development of low-dimensional nanomaterials and composites include photocatalysts for photoelectrochemical devices for solar fuel production; semiconductor nanomaterials for new-generation solar cells, …
Number of approaches such as development of new nanostructure materials, introduction of conductive additives such as graphene and carbon nanotubes have been devised to address these issues [56]. Frequently used active materials, charge storage mechanism and electrochemical behaviours of different type of supercapacitors are displayed in Fig. 3.
In recent years, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have dominated the commercial energy storage market due to their high energy density, long cycle life, and well-established manufacturing technology [1, 2].However, as modern society''s demands on energy storage evolve, LIBs face significant limitations including resource scarcity, high costs, safety concerns, and the …
The development of new-age energy materials is at the forefront of scientific research, driving numerous advancements in the field of energy storage and conversion technologies including metal rechargeable batteries, fuel cells, perovskites, photocatalysts, etc. [1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11].Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) is a powerful technique …
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