A team at UC Santa Barbara has developed a molecule capable of capturing sun energy and storing it for later use as heat. The ...
Phase-change materials have been used in lots of applications for a long time. Paraffin is common, because it's cheap and has a low melting point. This is nothing new, except perhaps in their choice ...
Thermal energy storage is pretty great, as phase-change energy storage is very consistent with its energy output over time, unlike chemical batteries. You also get your pick from a wide range of ...