A fluid can store solar energy and then release it as heat months later
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Researchers at UC Santa Barbara developed a breakthrough liquid fuel inspired by DNA damage from sunburn that can absorb solar energy and store it for months before releasing it as heat on demand. This DNA-inspired molecule achieves 1.65 megajoules per kilogram energy density, nearly double that of lithium-ion batteries, potentially revolutionizing home heating systems.
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