Project description
Hybrid textile technology for wearable electronics
The expanding wearable electronics sector faces a challenge with the discontinuous and limited power supply of its components, driving the need for self-powered systems. Low-grade heat and moisture represent promising clean energy sources. Dual-function technologies that combine thermal or moisture-induced energy harvesting (EH) with electrochemical energy storage (ES) show significant potential. However, these technologies often suffer from inconsistent and unstable performance. The ERC-funded SelfEnergyDriver project aims to develop a pioneering hybrid textile technology. This technology integrates moisture-triggered EH, thermal EH, and supercapacitive ES, offering a solution to simultaneously harvest and store energy from two sources using non-toxic and safe materials. Ultimately, the project seeks to incorporate this innovative technology into specially designed textiles.
Objective
In the landscape of wearable electronics, there is a demand for self-powered systems to address the challenges posed by discontinuous and limited power supply. Low-grade heat and moisture are two ubiquitous clean energy sources with great potential for electrical energy production. 2-in-1 technologies combining thermal or moisture-induced energy harvesting (EH) with electrochemical energy storage (ES) are attractive self-charging solutions for wearables. However, their performance remains inconsistent and unsteady. The understanding of the underlying EH and ES mechanisms remains fragmented, without considering synergistic opportunities.
SelfEnergyDriver proposes a PIONEER HYBRID textile technology UNIFYING moisture-triggered EH, thermal EH and supercapacitive ES. This groundbreaking 3-in-1 concept aims for the self-sustained harvesting of two clean energy sources and simultaneous in situ storage of the captured energy. Non-toxic multifunctional hybrid electrode nanomaterials with 3D porous architecture, redox-active nature and precisely engineered moisture permeability, thermal and electrochemical properties will be developed to comply with all EH/ES requirements. These hybrids will be incorporated in textiles and assembled with advanced redox-active ionic hydrogel polyelectrolytes in innovative device architectures.
SelfEnergyDriver will delve into the intricacies of electrodes, electrolytes, and their interfaces, to guide the rational design of these trailblazing technologies and foster cooperative effects for synergistically-enhanced outputs. The supreme goal will be bridging the knowledge gap between electrode/electrolyte properties, interface phenomena, device architecture and performance. As a proof-of-concept, the 3-in-1 technologies will be tested under simulated real-world conditions, to showcase their potential to revolutionize the landscape of wearable energy systems. The acquired knowledge will set new landmarks in clean energy, textronics and sensing.
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- engineering and technology environmental engineering energy and fuels renewable energy hybrid energy
- engineering and technology nanotechnology nano-materials two-dimensional nanostructures
- engineering and technology materials engineering textiles
- engineering and technology materials engineering coating and films
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HORIZON.1.1 - European Research Council (ERC)
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4050-453 PORTO
Portugal
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