Abstract
The main objective of TransFlexTeg is to develop an
innovative large area distributed sensor network
integrating transparent thin film thermoelectric devices
and sensors for multifunctional smart windows and
flexible high impact volume applications. Different
breakthrough concepts will be developed:
1) large area high performance transparent thermoelectric
thin films deposited on flexible substrates for thermal
energy harvesting;
2) low cost high throughput thin film thermal sensors for
thermal mapping and gesture sensing;
3) flexible smart windows and walls with energy
harvesting, environmental sensing and wireless
communication functionalities.
This technology aims to demonstrate the functionalities
of a smart window able to measure air quality and
environmental parameters such as temperature, sun
radiation and humidity. The data is automatically
collected and can be utilized for controlling heating,
cooling and ventilation systems of indoors. Active radio
interface enables long range communication and long term
data collection with WiFi or a similar base station. The
proposed concept of smart windows replaces several
conventional sensors with a distributed sensor network
that is integrated invisibly into windows. In addition to
the power generated from the thermal energy harvesting,
the thermoelectric elements (TE) are also used as
temperature sensors that, while being distributed over
large area, enable thermal mapping of the area instead of
just one or a few values measured from particular points.
This smart window can be produced on glass. The active
layer itself can be flexible glass layer or polymer
sheet, which will significantly broaden the field of
applications and improve business opportunities. Both can
be manufactured in batch, or in Roll to Roll Atomic Layer
Deposition (R2R ALD) process. High environmental impact
is expected with savings of more than 25% of the
electrical usage of residential homes and office
buildings.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 19-19 |
| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
| Event | 14th European Conference on Thermoelectrics, ECT 2016 - Lisbon, Portugal Duration: 20 Sept 2016 → 23 Sept 2016 |
Conference
| Conference | 14th European Conference on Thermoelectrics, ECT 2016 |
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| Abbreviated title | ECT 2016 |
| Country/Territory | Portugal |
| City | Lisbon |
| Period | 20/09/16 → 23/09/16 |
Keywords
- thin-film thermoelectric devices
- large area