Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(49)
Published: Dec. 4, 2024
Solar-thermal
energy
storage
(STES)
within
solid-liquid
phase
change
materials
(PCMs)
has
emerged
as
an
attractive
solution
to
overcome
intermittency
of
renewable
energy.
However,
current
systems
usually
suffer
from
slow
charging
rates,
sacrificed
capacity,
and
overheating
tendency.
Inspired
by
the
thermoregulation
behavior
Cyprinid
fish,
here,
we
present
a
quick-responsive,
ultrafast,
large-capacity,
overheating-protective
STES
strategy.
We
fabricate
liquid-infused
solar-absorbing
foam
charger
that
can
rapidly
advance
receding
interface
efficiently
store
solar-thermal
latent
heat
spontaneously
float
upward
cease
process
upon
overheating.
This
bioinspired
dynamic
is
adaptable
variety
PCMs,
unlocking
potential
for
safe
efficient
utilization
thermal
Batteries,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(4), P. 144 - 144
Published: April 7, 2025
The
extensive
use
of
lithium-ion
batteries
and
other
energy
storage
systems
(ESS)
in
recent
years
has
resulted
a
critical
need
for
effective
thermal
management
solutions
that
ensure
safe
reliable
operations.
Carbon-based
materials
(C-bMs)
are
promising
candidate
addressing
the
challenges
ESS
due
to
their
unique
thermal,
electrical,
structural
properties.
This
article
provides
concise
overview
C-bM
improved
battery
safety.
key
requirements
failure
modes
associated
with
highlighted,
underscoring
importance
(BTM).
Various
forms
C-bMs,
including
graphite,
graphene,
carbon
nanotubes,
foams,
nanodiamonds,
graphdiyne,
examined
potential
applications
systems.
innovations
advancements
solutions,
such
as
phase
change
composites,
heat
pipes,
interface
materials,
highlighted.
Furthermore,
latest
research
trends
focus
mainly
on
development
hybrid
carbon-based
aerogels,
complex
structures
tailored
pathways
optimized
management.
Most
current
still
at
laboratory
scale;
hence,
future
efforts
will
be
focused
developing
integrated
multi-functional
sustainable
scalable
manufacturing
techniques,
self-healing
C-bMs
intelligent
further
explorations
uncommon
C-bMs.
These
bound
enhance
performance,
sustainability,
application-specific
adaptations
BTM.
valuable
insights
researchers,
stakeholders
interested
leveraging
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: April 27, 2025
Abstract
To
address
the
limitations
of
conventional
energy
systems
and
optimize
conversion
pathways
efficiency,
a
type
“five-in-one”
multifunctional
phase-change
composite
with
magnetothermal,
electrothermal,
solar-thermal,
thermoelectric
electromagnetic
shielding
functions
is
developed
for
multipurpose
applications.
Such
novel
fabricated
by
an
innovative
combination
paraffin
wax
(PW)
as
material
carbonized
polyimide/Kevlar/graphene
oxide@ZIF-67
complex
aerogel
supporting
material.
The
exhibits
unique
bidirectional
porous
structure
high
porosity
robust
skeleton
to
support
loading
PW.
reduced
graphene
oxide
CoNC
resulting
from
high-temperature
carbonization
are
anchored
on
generate
thermal
conduction
magnetic
effect,
enhancing
phonon
electron
transfer
improving
its
efficiency.
not
only
excellent
thermoelectric,
magnetothermal
performance,
but
also
achieves
interference
effectiveness
66.2
dB
in
X
-band.
introduction
PW
significantly
improves
energy-storage
capacity
during
multi-energy
conversion.
great
application
potential
efficient
solar
utilization,
sustainable
power
generation,
outdoor
deicing,
human
therapy,
electronic
device
protection.
Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(49)
Published: Dec. 4, 2024
Solar-thermal
energy
storage
(STES)
within
solid-liquid
phase
change
materials
(PCMs)
has
emerged
as
an
attractive
solution
to
overcome
intermittency
of
renewable
energy.
However,
current
systems
usually
suffer
from
slow
charging
rates,
sacrificed
capacity,
and
overheating
tendency.
Inspired
by
the
thermoregulation
behavior
Cyprinid
fish,
here,
we
present
a
quick-responsive,
ultrafast,
large-capacity,
overheating-protective
STES
strategy.
We
fabricate
liquid-infused
solar-absorbing
foam
charger
that
can
rapidly
advance
receding
interface
efficiently
store
solar-thermal
latent
heat
spontaneously
float
upward
cease
process
upon
overheating.
This
bioinspired
dynamic
is
adaptable
variety
PCMs,
unlocking
potential
for
safe
efficient
utilization
thermal
