A new generation high temperature phase change microemulsion for latent thermal energy storage in dual loop solar field

Project description

One novel material stores and transfers the Sun’s heat

Our star will be shining bright for millions of years, sending us heat and light. A highly efficient way to harness this renewable energy is concentrating solar power (CSP) technology. CSP plants concentrate the Sun's light using mirrors and use the heat to create steam to drive a turbine. Excess heat can be stored to create electricity when the Sun is not shining. Phase change materials that store and release heat via changes in phase – like ice to water – are a great way to stabilise supply. The EU-funded THERMES project will make it even better with a novel microemulsion that can act as both heat storage material and heat transfer fluid.

Fields of science

• engineering and technology › nanotechnology › nano-materials
• engineering and technology › environmental engineering › energy and fuels › renewable energy › solar energy › concentrated solar power

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Main Programme
• H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility

Topic(s)

• MSCA-IF-2018 - Individual Fellowships

Call for proposal

H2020-MSCA-IF-2018

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Funding Scheme

MSCA-IF - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships (IF)

Coordinator

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

Net EU contribution

€ 224 933,76

Address

Edgbaston
B15 2TT Birmingham
United Kingdom

Region

West Midlands (England) › West Midlands › Birmingham

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

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Other funding

€ 0,00