12CSER085 - Harvesting thermal energy with a new stimuli-responsive polymer composite
| Project number | 12CSER085 |
| Project title | Harvesting thermal energy with a new stimuli-responsive polymer composite |
| Applicant(s) | Dr.ir. A. Simone, Dr.ir. L. Nicola |
| Abstract | A multiscale approach is proposed for the modeling of a novel smart polymer composite which can convert tem- perature gradients into electrical energy. Energy production results from the activation of the piezoelectric polymer matrix (converter) by mean of shape memory alloy fibers (sensors). A bottom-up approach is formulated by making recourse to state-of-the art computational procedures. The thermo-electro-mechanical properties of the composite will be investigated. |
| Project budget | k€ 261 (includes 1 PhD student and material budget) |
| Duration | 2013 - 2017 |