ND was firstly incorporated into NEPCM for efficient solar energy utilization. • The phase change nanocapsules exhibit a high thermal conductivity of 0.747 W/m·K. • The nanocapsules present exceptional latent heat and leak-proof performance. • The photothermal

The integration of PCMs and photothermal conversion materials can efficiently convert solar energy into thermal energy and store it in the form of latent heat. This integrated technology can achieve the goal of simultaneous solar energy utilization and efficient energy storage [1,[15], [16], [17], [18], [19]].

In this review, we will comprehensively examine the fundamentals and classification of photothermal catalysis and discuss detailed design principles of various types of photothermal catalysts, focusing on enhancing solar

2 Comprehending of PTC with Synergistic Effects Although "photothermal" has attracted increasing attention in the field of chemical catalysis in recent years, and is far from rare in biomedical applications and water vaporization, it is still a confusing item. [19-21] In biomedical applications or water vaporization processes,

However, the preparation of photocurable phase change materials (PCMs) with photothermal conversion and self-cleaning properties is challenging due to the conflict between the transparency

Infiltrating phase change materials (PCMs) into nanoporous metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) is accepted as a cutting‐edge thermal energy storage concept. However, weak photon capture capability of pristine MOF‐based composite PCMs is a stumbling block in solar energy utilization. Towards this goal, we prepared advanced high‐performance

Photothermal catalysts can convert near-infrared (NIR) light into thermal energy with nearly 100 % efficiency, making them suitable for photothermal applications [31]. Nevertheless, a significant challenge with thermal catalysts is the need for high temperatures (e.g., 250 °C) for activation, which sunlight alone cannot provide.

This review developed the principles of coupling solar photon and thermal fields underlying the photothermal effect, exploration of efficient nanocatalysts,

Photothermal chemistry (PTC) is developed to achieve full-spectral utilization of the solar radiation and drive chemical reactions

Low photothermal conversion efficiency and difficulty in thermal energy storage are still obstacles during the solar energy utilization and conversion [9]. In order to solve the above problems, finding a suitable thermal storage material with photothermal conversion capability for long-term solar thermal energy storage has become a research

Phase change materials (PCMs) have garnered significant attention as a prospective solution for photothermal energy storage, attributed to their notable energy density. Nonetheless, the constrained thermal conductivity of PCMs leads to delayed heat storage from the photothermal conversion surface, causing a build-up of heat at the

The Ti 3 C 2 MXene-doped microcapsules with excellent heat storage and solar-to-heat conversion capabilities offer great potential for high-efficiency solar

This study employed a two-step method to synthesize a novel double-shell phase change microcapsule to enhance the conversion and step-by-step storage of solar energy. The double shell was constructed using polyurethane (PU) and polydopamine/silver (PDA/Ag), while octadecane and paraffin (P/O) served as the core materials.

All-weather, high-efficiency solar photothermal anti-icing/deicing systems are of great importance for solving the problem of ice accumulation on outdoor equipm Zhenting Xie, Wei Feng, Hong Wang, Rong Chen, Xun Zhu, Yudong Ding, Qiang Liao; Photothermal materials with energy-storage properties provide an energy-saving

The photothermal conversion and thermal energy storage capacity of PCM composites fabricated from recycled TP waste, PW, and EG were investigated in this work. The prepared composites exhibited several unique features, including good shape stability, heat storage capacity, thermal conductivity, and significant photoabsorption

Additionally, our developed MOF-based photothermal composite PCMs also exhibit long-standing antileakage stability, energy storage stability, and photothermal conversion stability. The proposed coating strategy and in-depth understanding mechanism are expected to facilitate the development of high-efficiency MOF-based photothermal

To evaluate the photothermal energy-storage performance of the PU/MePCM composite films, an experimental setup was designed as shown in Fig. S6. A Xenon arc lamp with an irradiation intensity of 1000 mW·cm −2 was used as a

Therefore, to ensure a consistent and sustainable supply of solar energy, it is crucial to develop an advanced heat-energy storage technology. Among the numerous thermal-storage techniques, latent-heat storage by phase change materials (PCMs) is useful as PCMs exhibit a high energy-storage density and maintain a stable heat

Pristine organic phase change materials (PCMs) are difficult to complete photothermal conversion and storage. To upgrade their photothermal conversion and storage capacity, we developed Fe-MOF (metal-organic framework) derived Fe 3 O 4 /C-decorated graphene (GP) based composite PCMs toward solar energy harvesting.

PEG-based latent heat storage technology can be used in a variety of industries, including solar energy storage, energy-efficient buildings, and waste heat recovery [5]. However, the applicability of PEG-based PCMs in many fields is constrained by defects such as poor shape stability of PEG, easy leakage during phase transition, low

Building on their dual functionality for solar photothermal absorption and storage, slurries/dispersions of micro/nano-encapsulated phase-change materials

A novel thermal energy storage (TES) composites system consisting of the microPCMs based on n-octadecane nucleus and SiO 2 /honeycomb-structure BN layer-by-layer shell as energy storage materials, and wood powder/Poly (butyleneadipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) as the matrix, was created with the goal of improving the heat

Emerging phase change material (PCM)-based photothermal conversion and storage technology is an effective and promising solution due to large thermal

1 · The samples were prepared as shown in Fig. 1 a organic microspheres with multilayered hollow layers were prepared by hydrothermal and annealing calcination using glucose, MgCO 3 ·3H 2 O, and H 2 PtCl 6 ·6H 2 O as the raw material (More information in Fig. S2). O as the raw material (More information in Fig. S2).

Gasification System Coupled with Photothermal Energy Storage Haoxing Li 1, Jianhong Lei 1, Ming Jia 1, Hongpeng Xu 2 and Shaohua Wu 1,* 1 Key Laboratory of Ocean Energy Utilization and Energy

To overcome these constraints of solar energy, Thermal Energy Storage (TES) can play a pivotal role in improving performance and feasibility of solar thermal

For the purpose of photothermal conversion and storage energy, the optical absorption properties of the microcapsule samples are estimated by UV–vis-NIR diffuse reflectance spectra. As shown in Fig. 7 b, the MF resin shows weak absorption intensity of approximately 0.10 in the wavelength range of 300–2000 nm, indicating low

The photothermal energy conversion and storage mechanism was illustrated. Abstract Phase change nanocapsules exhibit significant potential in harnessing photothermal energy to address the ever-growing energy demand; however, their application is restricted by limited solar absorption capacity and low thermal conductivity .

Scattered Co-anchored MoS 2-based composite PCMs was fabricated through collaborative co-incorporation strategy. The resulting composite PCMs exhibited excellent photothermal capture and storage, benefiting from the localized surface plasmon resonance effect of Co nanoparticles, the conjugation effect of carbon layer and strong solar absorption of MoS 2.

Ambient heat, slightly above or at room temperature, is a ubiquitous and inexhaustible energy source that has typically been ignored due to difficulties in its utilization. Recent evidence suggests that a class of azobenzene (Azo) photoswitches featuring a reversible photoinduced crystal-to-liquid transition could co-harvest photon energy and ambient

These multifunctional phase change microcapsules offer vast potential for the effective utilization of solar energy, serving as efficient photothermal conversion and energy storage materials. Assessing different glazing types for energy savings and CO<inf>2</inf> reduction in a tropical climate: A comparative study

In this work, Na 2 S 2 O 3 ·5H 2 O-CH 3 COONa·3H 2 O eutectic hydrated PCM was chosen as energy storage-release medium, with high enthalpy, suppressive supercooling degree and suitable phase transition temperature [35].Then, the foamy Cu was in situ grown into CuS-Cu as dual functional carrier which had good heat transfer and

In this review, we comprehensively summarized the state-of-the-art photothermal applications for solar energy conversion, including photothermal water evaporation and desalination, photothermal

In order to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy waste, efficient energy conversion and storage are current research hotspots. Light-thermal-electricity energy systems can reconcile the limited supply of fossil fuel power generation with the use of renewable and clean energy, contributing to green and sustainable production and living.

Impor-tantly, the photothermal conversion and storage efficiency of ODA@MOF/ PPy ‐6% is up to 88.3%. Additionally, our developed MOF‐based photothermal composite PCMs also exhibit long‐standing antileakage stability, energy storage stability, and photothermal conversion stability. The proposed coating strategy and in‐depth understanding

Solar energy, as a type of abundant, clean, and renewable energy, has been widely used in various fields in the past decades, including desalination, 8 solar evaporation, 9 and photoelectric processes. 10 In 1972, a pioneering work was reported by Fujishima and Honda on a photoelectrochemical system composed of a TiO 2

Particularly, photothermal energy storage systems that store excess solar energy generated during the day for nighttime utilization are widely adopted. Stearic acid (SA) has garnered significant attention as a recommended PCM due to its favorable properties [5], [6], such as cost-effectiveness, high thermal storage density, non-toxicity,