Development of nanocellulose and nano crystal-based platform for smart windows and energy storage

开发基于纳米纤维素和纳米晶体的智能窗户和储能平台

• 批准号: 509210-2017
• 负责人: Elezzabi, Abdulhakem
• 金额: $ 13.84万
• 依托单位: University of Alberta
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Collaborative Research and Development Grants
• 财政年份: 2019
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2019-01-01 至 2020-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=694102
• 关键词: Development; nanocellulose; nano; crystal; based

All Weather Windows is interested in conducting research to establish new smart window technology to replace regular glass windows in residential/commercial buildings. The proposed smart window platform is expected to function as electrically-controlled glass through the application of electrical signal, and as a rechargeable super battery for energy storage. In collaboration with Dr. Elezzabi's research group, the partner will develop bio-innovative solutions for next generation smart windows. Objectives include: (1) investigating potential use of nanocellulose crystal and fiber materials as smart window materials; (2) developing a process for fabricating an optically transparent ion transport membrane for smart window applications; (3) developing a low-cost means of forming conductive transparent electrodes for smart windows using metallic nanomaterials; (4) developing an effective process for encapsulating electrolyte solution(s) used for ion transport into a polymer-based nanocellulose matrix; (5) developing a process for encapsulating various nanomaterials for smart windows, and investigating/selecting optimum phase(s) of nanomaterials; (6) developing various window designs and characterizing the material coatings best suited for dual functionality of light dimming and energy storage; (7) designing, building, and characterizing the performance of rechargeable super batteries; (8) developing a low-cost solution for flexible electrochromic supercapacitor (rechargeable super battery) thin films for energy storage for integration into traditional glass windows; and (9) performing cost analysis of the developed technologies for production. The benefits to Canada include: (1) helping to establish Canada's leadership role in the field of nanomaterial utilization; (2) helping to meet the public and government's demands for energy-efficient smart windows; and (3) significantly reducing energy use in Canada and in other developed countries with extreme climates.

所有天气窗都有兴趣进行研究以建立新的智能窗户技术，以替换住宅/商业建筑中的常规玻璃窗。提议的智能窗口平台有望通过应用电信号作为电控制的玻璃起作用，并充当可充电的超级电池以存放能源。与Elezzabi博士的研究小组合作，该合作伙伴将为下一代智能窗口开发生物创新解决方案。目标包括：（1）研究纳米纤维素晶体和纤维材料作为智能窗户材料的潜在使用； （2）开发用于为智能窗户应用制造光学透明的离子传输膜的过程； （3）使用金属纳米材料为智能窗户形成低成本的透明电极； （4）开发一个有效的过程，用于将用于离子转运的电解质溶液封装到聚合物基纳米纤维素基质中； （5）开发一个过程，用于封装智能窗口的各种纳米材料，并研究/选择纳米材料的最佳阶段； （6）开发各种窗户设计并表征最适合光调光和能量存储双重功能的材料涂料； （7）设计，建造和表征可充电超级电池的性能； （8）开发一种低成本解决方案，用于灵活的电致色素超级电容器（可充电超级电池）薄膜，以存储能够集成到传统的玻璃窗中； （9）对开发的生产技术进行成本分析。加拿大的好处包括：（1）帮助确立加拿大在纳米物质利用领域的领导作用； （2）帮助满足公众和政府对节能智能窗口的需求； （3）在加拿大和其他具有极端气候的发达国家的能源使用大大减少。