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April 15, 2026Chemical Communications0 citations

Efficient Molecular Solar Thermal Energy Storage in Self-Assembled Columnar Triethynylbenzene-Azobenzene Systems

A.Ashy .Indian Institute of Technology JodhpurRTRankit TalukdarIndian Institute of Technology RoparK.Kiran .Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur

Key Points

  • This study aims to explore a self-assembled liquid crystal system for efficient molecular solar thermal energy storage.
  • Developed a columnar hexagonal liquid crystal system
  • Utilized tetra-ortho-fluoro azobenzene-functionalized triethynylbenzene
  • Assessed photoisomerization efficiency under visible light
  • Achieved ~80% E→Z photoisomerization at ambient temperature
  • Demonstrated significant heat retention in the system

Abstract

A self-assembled columnar hexagonal liquid crystal based on tetra-ortho-fluoro azobenzene-functionalized triethynylbenzene is reported for molecular solar thermal energy storage. Efficient visible-light-driven E→Z photoisomerization (~80%) at ambient temperature and significant heat...

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69df2b2ce4eeef8a2a6b013chttps://doi.org/10.1039/d6cc00688d
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