Systems and methods for full spectrum solar thermal energy harvesting and storage by molecular and phase change material hybrids
US12061018B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 24, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24S2080/01
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for full spectrum solar thermal energy harvesting and collection includes storing a first heat in a phase change material in the presence of solar radiation based on absorbing full spectrum solar radiation, harvesting a second heat from the phase change material in the presence of solar radiation, storing molecular energy in a molecular storage material in the presence of solar radiation based on absorbing full spectrum solar radiation, transferring the second heat from the phase change material to the molecular storage material in the absence of solar radiation, and harvesting the molecular energy released by the molecular storage material.
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