Nanofiller reinforced concrete for high performance thermal energy storage

利用丰富的太阳能一直是最具吸引力的替代能源之一。本项目旨在利用现代表征和模拟技术研究纳米填料增强混凝土复合材料的力学性能、储能能力、导热性能、长期耐久性和纳米/微观结构变化。新开发的混凝土将被用作集中式太阳能发电厂的热能存储介质。该项目旨在创造下一代建筑材料，以降低太阳能收集所需存储介质的成本。

Harnessing the abundance of solar energy has been one of the most attractive energy alternatives. This project aims to investigate the mechanical properties, thermal energy storage capacity, thermal conductivity, long-term durability and nano/microstructural changes in nanofiller reinforced concrete composites using modern characterisation and modelling techniques. The newly developed concrete will be accessed as a thermal energy storage medium for concentrated solar energy plants. The project aims to create the next generation of construction materials to reduce the cost of the storage medium for solar energy harvesting.