Journal of Guangdong University of Technology ›› 2019, Vol. 36 ›› Issue (05): 71-85.doi: 10.12052/gdutxb.180190

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Progress of Photoisomerized Energy Storage Materials of Azobenzene

Jiang Yan1,2, Huang Jin1,2, Luo Wen1   

  1. 1. School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China;
    2. College of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Zhaoqing University, Zhaoqing 526061, China
  • Received:2018-12-31 Online:2019-08-21 Published:2019-09-23

Abstract: Photoisomerized energy storage materials of azobenzene which can capture, convert, store, and release solar energy by reversible photoisomerization have become one of the main focuses of current research. In recent years, certain research results have been achieved using azobenzene for light energy storage. Based on the energy storage mechanism and main performance parameters of photoisomerized energy storage materials of azobenzene, the progress of half life, energy density and visible light energy storage of photoisomerized energy storage materials of azobenzene are focused on, and the merits and drawbacks of those azobenzenes analyzed. Finally, a prediction is made concerning the research direction and application prospect of photoisomerized energy storage materials of azobenzene in solid film.

Key words: azobenzene, photoisomerization, energy storage, half-life, energy density

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  • TB34
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