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00925njm 22002777a 4500 dc Shamsabadi, Monika author Kimpel, Joost author Müller, Christian author Moth-Poulsen, Kasper author 2025-01-01 Norbornadienes (NBDs) are promising candidates for molecular solar thermal energy storage (MOST) due to their reversible photoisomerization. A central aspect for future application is the scalable synthesis of NBD derivatives with high solubility. Herein, we report an efficient synthesis and purification of multi-substituted NBDs, achieving diverse substitution patterns and appreciable solubility. The streamlined process for synthesizing and purifying NBDs delivers high yields and purity, which addresses previously significant challenges in NBD-based energy systems. Our findings advance sustainable approaches for MOST through improved NBD stability and usability. The authors acknowledge funding from Göran Gustafssons Stiftelse för Naturvetenskaplig och Medicinsk Forskning, Vetenskapsrådet, and H2020 European Research Council (Grant: 'PHOTHERM'). DFT calculations were enabled by resources provided by Chalmers e-Commons. Peer Reviewed Postprint (published version) Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria química Norbornadiene Photoisomerization Functionalization Solubility Renewable energy A practical synthesis of multi-site functionalized norbornadiene for molecular solar thermal energy storage