Dynamic tunability of transition temperature uses ions and a unique phase-change material to combine thermal and electric energy storage

https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2021/11/18/turning-up-the-heat-thermal-energy-storage-could-play-major-role-in-decarbonizing-buildings/

"unique... combines thermal and electric energy into one device... functions like a thermal and electric battery... increases the thermal storage potential because of the ability to tune the melting point of the material depending on different ambient temperatures... will significantly increase the utilization of phase-change materials... helps bring down the cost of storage because now the same material can be utilized year round instead of just half the year"