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

Ashy .,   Rankit Talukdar,   Kiran .,   Shreya .  and  Monika Gupta  

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 release (up to 12.3 °C) upon back-isomerization demonstrate its potential as an effective MOST material.

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DOI
https://doi.org/10.1039/D6CC00688D
Article type
Communication
Submitted
02 Feb 2026
Accepted
13 Apr 2026
First published
13 Apr 2026

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript

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

A. ., R. Talukdar, K. ., S. . and M. Gupta, Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript , DOI: 10.1039/D6CC00688D

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