Photosensitization Mechanisms for Energy Storing Isomerizations.

Abstract

The results of a study of photochemical storage of radiant energy in organic molecules are reviewed and prospects for the reversible storage of solar energy outlined. A number of intramolecular cycloaddition reactions are identified as candidates for efficient photochemical energy storage and findings concerning the mechanisms of these reactions are discussed. Strategies for the photosensitization of reactions to visible light are evaluated. The use of wavelengths past 500 nm is demonstrated for an energy storing isomerization which is efficiently driven by a triplet energy transfer mechanism. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA074968

Entities

People

  • Guilford Jones Ii
  • Phan Thanh Xuan
  • Sheau Hwa Chiang

Organizations

  • Boston University

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Electron Donors
  • Electrons
  • Energy Storage
  • Energy Transfer
  • Heat Energy
  • Latent Heat
  • Materials
  • Military Research
  • Photochemical Reactions
  • Quantum Efficiency
  • Quantum Yields
  • Solar Energy
  • Solar Radiation
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

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