Radical-trapping-enabled ultra-durable erythritol for high-performance mid-temperature thermal energy storage

Key Points

• This research aims to improve the thermal stability of erythritol for mid-temperature thermal energy storage applications.
• Developed erythritol with radical-trapping capabilities.
• Conducted thermal stability assessments through oxidative chain reaction evaluations.
• Compared melting enthalpy characteristics of treated versus untreated erythritol.
• Radical-trapping erythritol demonstrated a significantly higher melting enthalpy of ~340 J/g.
• Improved oxidative stability was observed compared to standard erythritol.
• Enhanced thermal performance suggests suitability for mid-temperature storage systems.