Visible light‐responsive azo‐based smart materials: Design, performance, and applications in energy storage

Smart Molecules, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 4, 2024

Abstract Azobenzene and its derivatives are the most extensively investigated applied molecular photoswitches, which can undergo reversible transformation between trans cis isomers upon irradiation with light at specific wavelengths. Through structural geometry transformation, property alterations be integrated into smart materials to meet diverse application requirements. Most azo‐based photoswitches require UV for activation. However, complete activation within visible or even near‐infrared range could offer several benefits photoswitch applications, including improved biocompatibility, better penetration, enhanced solar utilization efficiency. This review presents an overview of development visible‐light responsive materials, covering design strategies their applications in energy storage. Recent efforts aimed enhancing performance storage highlighted. According different improving properties, these categorized as those that directly increase isomerization introduce phase transition energy. Furthermore, we discuss challenges opportunities this field a view inspire further exploration.

Language: Английский

Sunlight-driven azoswitches for solar thermal energy storage and release

The Innovation Materials, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100110 - 100110

Published: Dec. 16, 2024

Language: Английский