Periodic Reporting for period 2 - SSHARE (Self-sufficient humidity to electricity Innovative Radiant Adsorption System Toward Net Zero Energy Buildings)
Periodo di rendicontazione: 2021-11-01 al 2023-10-31
The SSHARE project aimed at development of innovative self-sufficient envelope for buildings aimed at net zero energy, thereby contributing to the European technology and creativity through joint R&D and R&I multisectoral and international cooperation activities supported by knowledge sharing. Envelope is a combination of two breaking through technologies HUNTER-Humidity to Electricity Convertor and Advanced Radiant Panel for Buildings that will cool or heat the building depending on the time of year imitating perspiration of living beings using only atmospheric humidity as both thermal and electric energy supply. Sharing the culture of research and innovation, the SSHARE project will allow applying recent advancements in nanotechnology science and mechanical engineering to address "Plus Energy Houses" EU 2050 concept.
To achieve this goal project has been divided by six Work Packages. Namely,
- WP1 Innovative nano-structured composites Design. Objective: Development and optimization of oxide nanomaterials-based active layers with a controlled level of adsorption-induced electrical energy generation to manufacture humidity to electricity converter layers for “Tandem” and Adsorption Energy Generator (AEG) Types of Advanced Radiant Panels.
RESULTS: Fully operational humidity to electricity conversion system of three main types. YSZ based Active Coating, Porous Block and CaSiO3-based active adsorber layer will be delivered.
- WP2 Materials Characterization. Objective: Comprehensive characterization/analysis of the materials and produced energy converter structures.
RESULTS: Protocol on the practical use of the CaSiO3 materials in Humidity to Electricity conversion process.
Protocol on the Electrical and Thermal Properties of Active Coating, YSZ- and CaSiO3-based Porous Blocks structures.
- WP3 Panel Assembly. Objective: Optimization of fabrication procedures and Assembly of Testing Devices of Tandem and AEG types of Radiation Panel in a Lab scale.
RESULTS: Principles of Self-sufficient radiant panels assembly elaborated and optimized; Protocol on the fabrication of working testing devices; Protocol on testing device system Performance.
- WP4 Corrective Measures. Objective: Overall efforts directed to the SSHARE device performance enhancement.
RESULTs: Optimized design of the SSHARE systems
- WP5 Prototype Elaboration. Objective: Prototype elaboration. Optimization of design features.
RESULTs: Technical documentation, containing a recommendation for the SSHARE device development; Patent application
- WP6 Management. Objective: Project Management, Dissemination Activities.
RESULTs: Successful Implementation of SSHARE project.
To achieve this goal project has been divided by six Work Packages. Namely,
- WP1 Innovative nano-structured composites Design. Objective: Development and optimization of oxide nanomaterials-based active layers with a controlled level of adsorption-induced electrical energy generation to manufacture humidity to electricity converter layers for “Tandem” and Adsorption Energy Generator (AEG) Types of Advanced Radiant Panels.
RESULTS: Fully operational humidity to electricity conversion system of three main types. YSZ based Active Coating, Porous Block and CaSiO3-based active adsorber layer will be delivered.
- WP2 Materials Characterization. Objective: Comprehensive characterization/analysis of the materials and produced energy converter structures.
RESULTS: Protocol on the practical use of the CaSiO3 materials in Humidity to Electricity conversion process.
Protocol on the Electrical and Thermal Properties of Active Coating, YSZ- and CaSiO3-based Porous Blocks structures.
- WP3 Panel Assembly. Objective: Optimization of fabrication procedures and Assembly of Testing Devices of Tandem and AEG types of Radiation Panel in a Lab scale.
RESULTS: Principles of Self-sufficient radiant panels assembly elaborated and optimized; Protocol on the fabrication of working testing devices; Protocol on testing device system Performance.
- WP4 Corrective Measures. Objective: Overall efforts directed to the SSHARE device performance enhancement.
RESULTs: Optimized design of the SSHARE systems
- WP5 Prototype Elaboration. Objective: Prototype elaboration. Optimization of design features.
RESULTs: Technical documentation, containing a recommendation for the SSHARE device development; Patent application
- WP6 Management. Objective: Project Management, Dissemination Activities.
RESULTs: Successful Implementation of SSHARE project.
Within 4 years or the project implementation Work Package (WP) 1 “Innovative Nano-Structured Composites Design” months 1-36, WP2 “Materials Characterization” months 1-48 and WP3 “Panel Assembly” months 13-48, WP4 “Corrective Actions” months 25-48, WP5 “Prototype Elaboration” months M37-M48 and WP6 “Management” months 1-48 were successfully accomplished in accordance with plan described in Annex 1 to the Grant Agreement. Completed activity was performed by mobility of 57 researchers (32 men and 25 woman). It was implemented 309.69 person months of secondments from 310 person months planned.
Within project lifetime following progress was made on such objectives implementation.
(i) Within project implementation 57 ESR and ER researchers performed 309.69-person moths of secondments.
(ii) Joint activity within project led to the number of yearly based meetings successfully implemented, namely Kick-of, 1st, 2nd and 3rd year meetings, Summer School and project Conference (ODAE 23) implemented in accordance with work plan. Was published 29 scientific peer-reviewed publications, 5 peer-reviewed conference proceedings, more 6 articles are submitted, and 1 PhD Thesis (UA DIPE) successfully defended based on results of the project ongoing activity.
(iii) All visiting researchers accessed training courses, seminars and workshops provided by host universities, as far as it was possible since, number of such events have been drastically decreased do to the pandemic situation.
(iv) Also, project website (http://hunter-greenenergy.com/(si apre in una nuova finestra) and https://www.researchgate.net/project/SSHARE-Self-sufficient-humidity-to-electricity-innovative-radiant-adsorption-system-toward-net-zero-energy-buildings(si apre in una nuova finestra) web page) has been created to disseminate research activity. Thus, until reporting period 900+ persons viewed project information.
Within project lifetime following progress was made on such objectives implementation.
(i) Within project implementation 57 ESR and ER researchers performed 309.69-person moths of secondments.
(ii) Joint activity within project led to the number of yearly based meetings successfully implemented, namely Kick-of, 1st, 2nd and 3rd year meetings, Summer School and project Conference (ODAE 23) implemented in accordance with work plan. Was published 29 scientific peer-reviewed publications, 5 peer-reviewed conference proceedings, more 6 articles are submitted, and 1 PhD Thesis (UA DIPE) successfully defended based on results of the project ongoing activity.
(iii) All visiting researchers accessed training courses, seminars and workshops provided by host universities, as far as it was possible since, number of such events have been drastically decreased do to the pandemic situation.
(iv) Also, project website (http://hunter-greenenergy.com/(si apre in una nuova finestra) and https://www.researchgate.net/project/SSHARE-Self-sufficient-humidity-to-electricity-innovative-radiant-adsorption-system-toward-net-zero-energy-buildings(si apre in una nuova finestra) web page) has been created to disseminate research activity. Thus, until reporting period 900+ persons viewed project information.
An intensive exchange of researchers resulted in a larger number of achievements in material science and mechanical engineering: namely,
1. development and design of the advanced nanomaterial based Self-sufficient Radian Panel;
2. nanomaterials controlled functionalization;
3. extended energetic characterization of materials for both thermal and electric energy;
4. corresponded certification as a preparatory stage product validation at real scale application.
The project: (i) facilitated knowledge transfer between research centers of excellence and SME’s in Europe, Associated Countries and Third Countries; (ii) provided effective training for both experts, young scientists and PhD students. (iii) joint publications; (iv) joint presentations at international conferences; (v) effective exchange of ideas, information, samples, etc.; (vi) more effective use of equipment; (vii) implementation of methodologies developed by the participants at the partner institutions; (viii) creation of a network of national research centers of excellence in the area of nanomaterials, nanoelectronics, renewable energy, construction materials; (ix) strengthening of existing bi-lateral collaborations.
A long-term regular exchange between the teams in this project resulted in intensification of joint investigations and increased volume and value of scientific output. The measures taken to reinforce a lasting cooperation between the partners namely,: (i) continuation of investigations at partner teams beyond individual visits and the end of the project; (ii) introduction and support of the measures to ensure the partnership self-sustainability (as described below) (iii) joint supervision of PhD students using internal funds allowed to formulate new ideas and sucessfully submit research proposals under programme HE-MSCA-SE projects INMEDSCAN and DETMED.
Benefits to society are also expected in the longer term: The successful implementation of policies to deal with invention and collaboration with industry will lead to a number of benefits for society at large and, in particular, the local economy. These benefits include new jobs [working places creation is foreseen for the involved SMEs partners and better education/advanced skills. Target know-how transfer to open nanotech innovation will ensure further development of advanced highly Energy Efficient Heating/Cooling solution for the Building Materials market and like that will bring social benefits for the people life quality and well-being.
Within implemented activity during reporting period were achieved:
- Working prototype of 1m2 device of Porous Blocks structure;
- Has been submitted joint patent;
- Advanced theoretical basis of Humidity to Electricity conversion process;
1. development and design of the advanced nanomaterial based Self-sufficient Radian Panel;
2. nanomaterials controlled functionalization;
3. extended energetic characterization of materials for both thermal and electric energy;
4. corresponded certification as a preparatory stage product validation at real scale application.
The project: (i) facilitated knowledge transfer between research centers of excellence and SME’s in Europe, Associated Countries and Third Countries; (ii) provided effective training for both experts, young scientists and PhD students. (iii) joint publications; (iv) joint presentations at international conferences; (v) effective exchange of ideas, information, samples, etc.; (vi) more effective use of equipment; (vii) implementation of methodologies developed by the participants at the partner institutions; (viii) creation of a network of national research centers of excellence in the area of nanomaterials, nanoelectronics, renewable energy, construction materials; (ix) strengthening of existing bi-lateral collaborations.
A long-term regular exchange between the teams in this project resulted in intensification of joint investigations and increased volume and value of scientific output. The measures taken to reinforce a lasting cooperation between the partners namely,: (i) continuation of investigations at partner teams beyond individual visits and the end of the project; (ii) introduction and support of the measures to ensure the partnership self-sustainability (as described below) (iii) joint supervision of PhD students using internal funds allowed to formulate new ideas and sucessfully submit research proposals under programme HE-MSCA-SE projects INMEDSCAN and DETMED.
Benefits to society are also expected in the longer term: The successful implementation of policies to deal with invention and collaboration with industry will lead to a number of benefits for society at large and, in particular, the local economy. These benefits include new jobs [working places creation is foreseen for the involved SMEs partners and better education/advanced skills. Target know-how transfer to open nanotech innovation will ensure further development of advanced highly Energy Efficient Heating/Cooling solution for the Building Materials market and like that will bring social benefits for the people life quality and well-being.
Within implemented activity during reporting period were achieved:
- Working prototype of 1m2 device of Porous Blocks structure;
- Has been submitted joint patent;
- Advanced theoretical basis of Humidity to Electricity conversion process;