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The research aims to explore the photochemistry of crystalline push-pull norbornadiene photoswitches within molecular solar thermal materials.

February 12, 2026Chemical Science0 citationsOpen Access

Understanding the photochemistry of a crystalline push-pull norbornadiene photoswitch

FHFederico J HernándezQueen Mary University of London JCJordan M. CoxNortheastern University JLJingbai LiShenzhen Polytechnic

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The research aims to explore the photochemistry of crystalline push-pull norbornadiene photoswitches within molecular solar thermal materials.
Analyzing light-induced reactions in crystalline materials
Studying the energy storage and release mechanisms
Comparing energy densities of solid-state and liquid systems
Demonstrated effective light-induced reversible reactions
Achieved higher energy densities in solid-state materials
Showed improved device integration capabilities

Abstract

Molecular solar thermal (MOST) materials store and release solar energy through light-induced reversible reactions involving molecular photoswitches. Solid-state crystalline MOST materials can offer higher energy densities and easier device integration...

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