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论文类型：期刊论文

发表时间：2021-03-06

发表刊物：APPLIED ENERGY

卷号：237

页面范围：83-90

ISSN号：0306-2619

关键字：Ag-GNS; Phase change materials; Photothermal conversion; Sunlight-driven

摘要：In view of the excellent characteristic of thermal energy storage, phase change materials (PCMs) are of great significance for improving the efficiency of solar thermal energy utilization. However, the direct thermal effect of visible-light (40% of solar radiation) is very low. In order to improve the capabilities of visible-light absorption and photothermal conversion, we reported novel and efficient sunlight-driven PCMs based on polyethylene glycol (PEG) supported by Ag nanopardcle-functionalized graphene nanosheets (Ag-GNS). The multi folded layered structure provides Ag-GNS a large surface area to support PEG for achieving the shape stability before and after phase transition. Meanwhile, based on the local surface plasma resonance effect of Ag, Ag has high visible light selective absorption and infrared reflectance, which can give Ag-GNS enhanced light absorption capacity and reduced thermal radiation. So Ag-GNS/PEG can harvest sunlight and convert light to thermal energy with significantly higher efficiency (eta = 88.7-92.0%). Moreover, Ag-GNS/PEG composites exhibit enhanced thermal conductivities (49.5-95.3%), high energy storage densities (>166.1 J/g), high thermal energy storage/release rates and outstanding form-stable properties. Therefore, this novel sunlight-driven composite can be potentially used for clean and efficient utilization of solar energy.