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A Practical Synthesis of Multi-Site Functionalized Norbornadiene for Molecular Solar Thermal Energy Storage

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Norbornadienes (NBDs) are promising candidates for molecular solar thermal energy storage (MOST) due to their reversible photoisomerization. A central aspect for future application is the scalable synthesis of NBD derivatives with high solubility. Herein, we report an efficient synthesis and purification of multi-substituted NBDs, achieving diverse substitution patterns and appreciable solubility. The streamlined process for synthesizing and purifying NBDs delivers high yields and purity, which addresses previously significant challenges in NBD-based energy systems. Our findings advance sustainable approaches for MOST through improved NBD stability and usability.

Source: Synlett

DOI: 10.1055/a-2560-0282

Authors: Kasper Moth-Poulsen, Monika Shamsabadi, Joost Kimpel, Christian Müller

Institutions: Institució Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançats, Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona, Chalmers University of Technology, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya

Language: English

Topic: Photochromic and Fluorescence Chemistry

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: hybrid

Funders: Göran Gustafssons Stiftelse för Naturvetenskaplig och Medicinsk Forskning, Vetenskapsrådet, Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, H2020 European Research Council