Biogenic Solar Thermoelectric Conversion – BiSTeC

Project Information

BiSTeC

Grant agreement ID: 101204394

DOI

10.3030/101204394

Project terminated on 30 January 2026

EC signature date 24 April 2025

Start date 1 July 2025

End date 30 June 2027

Funded under

• Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)

Total cost

No data

EU contribution

€ 217 965,12

Coordinated by

TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAET MUENCHEN
Germany

Periodic Reporting for period 1 - BiSTeC (Biogenic Solar Thermoelectric Conversion – BiSTeC)

Reporting period: 2025-07-01 to 2027-06-30

Summary of the context and overall objectives of the project

The project focused on the design of bio-protein (FPs) and phase change materials (PCMs) based solar–thermoelectric energy conversion devices. In this respect, it is highly desired to boost the light absorption and light-heat conversion capacity.
During this project (short period/8 months) I was engaged around to biogenic material synthesis and photothermal performance assessment.

Work performed from the beginning of the project to the end of the period covered by the report and main results achieved so far

Developed biogenic composite PCMs for thermometric applications using eco-friendly Fluorescence proteins (PFs) and biodegradable additives. Investigated optical properties and conducted photo-thermal conversion & thermal stability testing analysis. The created material achieved high thermo-optical characteristics and solar-thermal conversion performance compared to conventional PCMs.

Progress beyond the state of the art and expected potential impact (including the socio-economic impact and the wider societal implications of the project so far)

Inclusion FPs (E2-Chrimson) significantly enhanced solar light absorption and boost the photothermal conversion ability. The newly designed energy storage material (biogenic composite PCMs) is flexible, cost effective and sustainable, which make it very promising for energy storage and thermoelectric applications.