Spanning the Solar Spectrum: Azopolymer Solar Thermal Fuels for Simultaneous UV and Visible Light Storage

Abstract

A UV-sensitive azopolymer and a visible-light-sensitive azopolymer are combined with a fluorescent dye and a filter to create a four-layer solar thermal cell with record efficiency gravimetric energy density. While most azopolymers discharge under visible irradiation, this device can use a true solar spectrum because fluorescent down-conversion enables storage of light that would otherwise cause discharging. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.