CONSORTIUM

The Thermocool consortium is made up from 7 partners from 6 countries including 3 research institutes and universities, 3 SMEs and 1 subsidiaries of a major industry:

Partners within THERMOCOOL project:

Thales Research & Technology (TRT), France

Major market player in the field of components and systems manufacturing for several applications such Aerospace, Avionics, Transport, Telecom and...

Foundation for Research & Technology Hellas (FORTH), Greece

The largest research centre in Greece, it consists of 8 institutes that are active over a very broad range of...

Linköping University

The laboratory of Organic Electronics is among the world leader of functional polymers and electronic and energy devices. The laboratory...

Nanotest

An SME, which is engaged in the field of materials characterization and test equipment development, particularly for thermal problems. In...

ParsNord

A cutting-edge startup, specializes in proposing thermal solutions driven by thermoelectric modules (TEMs). Our innovative solutions cover heating, cooling, and...

University of Cyprus

Is considered the leading university and the most active research institution in Cyprus. Powder Technology Laboratory is in the Department...

Institute of Electrical Engineering, Slovak Academy of Sciences

A private research institute founded in 1986 in the area of Sophia Antipolis in France. The role of IMRA is...

Thermocool Coordinator

Dr. Afshin Ziaei

Call: HORIZON-CL5-2023-D3-03
Topic: HORIZON-CL5-2023-D3-03-01
Type of action: HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

About Thermocool

THERMOCOOL addresses critical global challenges – energy transition and digitalization. With 20% of global energy used for cooling, and 1.6 billion AC units in use, energy-efficient alternatives are vital. Thermoelectric coolers (TE) offer a solution, saving 1795 kWh/y and reducing CO2 emissions by 38% per person compared to standard AC. Additionally, TE has applications in high-power computing and batteries where conventional cooling falls short. The project leverages novel thermoelectric materials to drive advancements. In parallel, THERMOCOOL contributes to digitalization. The Internet of Everything (IoE) necessitates trillions of connected devices. To power them sustainably, thermal energy harvesters are explored, tapping into heat sources like the human body, buildings, and the sun. This approach reduces maintenance costs and indirectly cuts CO2 emissions by optimizing information flows. THERMOCOOL focuses on three key objectives: 1.Enhancing the efficiency of energy conversion devices, including thermoelectric generators and pyroelectric generators for electricity generation, and thermoelectric coolers and electrocaloric coolers for cooling. 2. Prioritizing low-cost, sustainable materials with minimal reliance on critical raw materials and emphasizing recyclability. 3.Demonstrating the effectiveness of these technologies in challenging environments where conventional systems are less efficient. Collaborative research will elevate these technologies from TRL3 to TRL5, involving researchers with complementary expertise in thermoelectric and ferroelectric materials. These solid-state devices share key advantages: zero maintenance costs, compactness, lightweight, silence, and environmental friendliness. They have the potential to revolutionize energy conversion and cooling, addressing pressing global challenges. THERMOCOOL offers efficient, low-cost, and eco-friendly solutions that will benefit society, the environment, and the economy, heralding a promising future.

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