Nickel-Infused Carbon Nets Boost Energy Storage and Heat Conversion

Scientists have crafted a remarkable dual-carbon network infused with nickel nanoparticles to encapsulate paraffin wax. This innovative design, called CH@Ni-CNTs, features carbon nanotubes zipping through carbon honeycombs. The purpose? To enhance light capture and convert that energy into heat more efficiently than traditional methods. Imagine tiny, interconnected nets that trap and direct heat like a pro.This setup offers a high energy storage capacity, lasting over 300 heating-cooling cycles without breaking a sweat. Plus, it turns a whopping 96. 9% of light into heat, thanks to the nickel nanoparticles concentrating light energy. The carbon nanotubes? They act as speedy heat highways, transporting energy swiftly. This smart system opens doors for better thermal management in advanced technologies.