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: $ 3.64万
• 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: 2017
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2017-01-01 至 2018-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=618652
• 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.

全天候窗户有兴趣进行研究，建立新的智能窗户技术，以取代住宅/商业建筑中的常规玻璃窗。所提出的智能窗平台预计将通过电信号的应用作为电控玻璃，并作为可充电的超级电池用于能量存储。通过与Elezzabi博士的研究小组合作，该合作伙伴将为下一代智能窗户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材料的潜在用途;（2）开发用于制造用于智能窗应用的光学透明离子传输膜的方法;（3）开发使用金属纳米材料形成用于智能窗的导电透明电极的低成本手段;（4）开发一种将用于离子传输的电解质溶液封装到基于聚合物的纳米纤维素基质中的有效方法;（5）开发用于智能窗的各种纳米材料的封装工艺，并研究/选择纳米材料的最佳相;（6）开发各种窗户设计并表征最适合于调光和储能双重功能的材料涂层;（7）设计、构建和表征可充电超级电池的性能;（8）开发用于能量存储的柔性电致变色超级电容器（可再充电超级电池）薄膜的低成本解决方案，以集成到传统玻璃窗中;以及（9）对所开发的生产技术进行成本分析。对加拿大的好处包括：（1）帮助确立加拿大在纳米材料利用领域的领导地位;（2）帮助满足公众和政府对节能智能窗户的需求;（3）大大减少加拿大和其他极端气候发达国家的能源使用。