Scientists have created a liquid molecule that absorbs sunlight, remains charged for months, and releases the energy as heat when triggered

5 months ago by Innerworld to c/engineering

Scientists at UC Santa Barbara have created a remarkable new material that works like a “rechargeable solar battery,” storing sunlight inside tiny molecules and releasing it later as heat — even long after the sun goes down. Inspired by reversible changes found in DNA and photochromic sunglasses, the system captures solar energy without relying on bulky batteries or the electrical grid. The molecule can hold energy for years and packs more energy per kilogram than lithium-ion batteries.

harcesz 13 points 5 months ago

Seems to be missing a link. First source in my search; https://www.sciencedaily.com/...

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Innerworld 4 points 5 months ago

Apologies, yes this is the one. I've updated the post.

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Mnem667 10 points 5 months ago

Steam turbines, again?

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UniversalBasicJustice 6 points 5 months ago

🌍🧑‍🚀🔫🧑‍🚀🌚

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kozy138 3 points 5 months ago

Always has been..

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Zier 3 points 5 months ago

Look what I created in Demon Conjuring class.

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