Gold on Carbon Catalyzed Conversion of Quadricyclane to Norbornadiene
カーボン担持金触媒によるクアジシクランのノルボルナジエンへの変換 (AI 翻訳)
Zhihang Wang, Lucien Magson, Lorette Fernandez, Helen Hölzel, Pedro Ferreira, Ignacio Funes‐Ardoiz, Róbson Rosa da Silva, Diego Sampedro, Kasper Moth‐Poulsen
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日本語
分子ソーラーサーマル（MOST）エネルギー貯蔵に用いられるノルボルナジエン（NBD）－クアジシクラン（QC）光スイッチ系において、カーボン担持金ナノ粒子（Au@Vulcan）触媒がQCからNBDへの逆変換に有効であることを示した。DFT計算により2つの反応経路を解明し、触媒の安定性向上の必要性を指摘。
English
This paper demonstrates that gold nanoparticles supported on Vulcan carbon (Au@Vulcan) effectively catalyze the back-conversion of quadricyclane (QC) to norbornadiene (NBD) in molecular solar thermal (MOST) energy storage systems. DFT calculations reveal two possible reaction pathways, and stability tests indicate gold leaching, highlighting the need for improved catalyst anchoring.
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📝 gxceed 編集解説 — Why this matters
日本のGX文脈において
日本では再生可能エネルギー貯蔵技術の多様化が求められており、MOSTは蓄電池に代わる選択肢として研究価値がある。ただし、本触媒研究は基礎段階であり、実用化には更なる耐久性向上が必要。
In the global GX context
Globally, MOST systems offer a novel approach to solar energy storage with zero-emission heat release. This catalyst study advances the understanding of QC-to-NBD conversion, but practical application requires addressing catalyst stability and scalability.
👥 読者別の含意
🔬研究者:Provides mechanistic insights and a new catalyst for QC-to-NBD conversion in MOST systems.
📄 Abstract（原文）
ABSTRACT The norbornadiene (NBD)–quadricyclane (QC) photoswitch system has emerged as a promising candidate for molecular solar thermal (MOST) energy storage, enabling solar energy capture and on‐demand heat release. A critical step in these systems is the catalytic back‐conversion of QC to NBD, which governs energy release efficiency. While noble metal catalysts have previously demonstrated activity, their long‐term stability and scalability remain major challenges. In this study, we introduce a heterogeneous catalyst composed of 2–3 nm gold nanoparticles supported on Vulcan carbon (Au@Vulcan) for QC to NBD conversion. Three different QC derivatives with distinct substitution motifs displayed efficient back‐conversion, as confirmed by NMR and UV–vis spectroscopy. Mechanistic insights into the QC to NBD isomerization, obtained from density functional theory (DFT) calculations on a model gold trimer, revealed two viable pathways: a concerted mechanism and a single‐electron transfer mediated route. ICP‐MS stability tests indicated partial gold leaching, underscoring the need for improved anchoring strategies to enhance catalyst durability under specified reaction conditions. Together, these findings demonstrate both the catalytic potential and limitations of Au@Vulcan, providing a framework for the rational design of more durable, cost‐effective MOST catalysts and guiding future development of NBD derivatives towards a fast, responsive energy release process.
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- openalex https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.70875first seen 2026-06-26 05:13:11
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