Neat News 689 (added 2017-11-19)

Storing Heat

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A problem in sustainable energy production is storing it at times when there is low demand. Researchers have found now a new way to store thermal energy in a chemical form using PCM (Phase Change Material). In the new material the transition to release the energy is triggered by light. So far there the method has been built as a prototype.

News seen at: ScienceDaily - Top Physical/Tech