ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Data Journal
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Understanding Locally Favoured Structures in Liquid-Liquid Transitions of Salt Hydrates for Next-Generation Thermal Energy Storage
Abstract: We propose using the SANDALS beamline to probe the locally favoured structures that give rise to a recently observed liquid-liquid transition (LLT) in sodium acetate trihydrate. If we can understand the short-range order and the underlying molecular interactions, we can design new fluids with first order LLTs that have latent heat and are thus able to store energy. These fluids will exceed current thermal energy storage systems because of their high theoretical storage capacities, low-cost, and abundance. As we transition to net zero, advanced thermal energy storage systems such as these are needed to help us cope with intermittent supplies in renewable energy.
Principal Investigator: Dr Coby Clarke
Local Contact: Dr Oliver Alderman
Experimenter: Miss Naomi Toplis
DOI: 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2610608
ISIS Experiment Number: RB2610608
| Part DOI | Instrument | Public release date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2610608-1 | SANDALS | 06 June 2029 | Download |
Publisher: STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source
Data format: RAW/Nexus
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Dr Coby Clarke et al; (2026): Understanding Locally Favoured Structures in Liquid-Liquid Transitions of Salt Hydrates for Next-Generation Thermal Energy Storage, STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, https://doi.org/10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2610608
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