Trimodal Materials to Unlock Synergistic Thermal Energy Storage Mechanisms. This project aims to develop new Thermal Battery materials. The significance of this proposal stems from its potential to bo

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Trimodal Materials to Unlock Synergistic Thermal Energy Storage Mechanisms. This project aims to develop new Thermal Battery materials. The significance of this proposal stems from its potential to boost renewable energy penetration and uptake by creating inexpensive and reliable energy storage technologies based on thermal energy storage in thermal batteries. The project will focus on the design of innovative advanced materials with tailor-made properties, using advanced characterisation techniques including neutron scattering to probe their molecular features. Expected outcomes include a fundamental understanding of the molecular origins of high energy storage in thermal energy storage materials and a library of new high-performance materials that contribute to the goal of cheap energy from zero-carbon sources.. Scheme: Discovery Projects. Field: 3403 - Macromolecular and Materials Chemistry. Lead: Dr Karolina Matuszek