Description of Work Packages

Figure 1: Work packages organizational structure and their interaction

WP1: Specifications and Requirements

Lead beneficiary: UCY  

WP1 serves as the project’s cornerstone, facilitating detailed discussions among partners about the materials, modules, and components essential for realizing the project’s demonstrators. Its primary objective is to verify the various technologies developed for electricity and cooling generation. Additionally, WP1 identifies the necessary test samples and equipment, laying the groundwork for the subsequent work packages. Clear and precise specifications established in WP1 play a pivotal role in ensuring the project’s overall success.

WP2: Material Development and Fabrication

Lead beneficiary: LIU

WP2 is dedicated to the development and fabrication of the materials essential for the various generators, including thermoelectric, pyroelectric, and electrocaloric components.

WP3: Modules Development and Fabrication

Lead beneficiary: PND

WP3 focuses on the development and fabrication of thermoelectric modules, pyroelectric generators, and electrocaloric coolers using the materials developed in WP2. To optimize module performance, WP3 employs Multiphysics simulation techniques.

WP4: Multi-scale and Multi-level Characterization

Lead beneficiary: FORTH

WP4 is devoted to comprehensive characterization of all materials developed in WP2, and modules created in WP3 is conducted at multiple scales (nano, micro, and macro) and across various levels (chemical, thermal, electric, thermoelectric, and thermomechanical). WP4 runs in parallel with WP2 and WP3, providing continuous feedback during the development phase.

WP5: Technology Demonstration and Validation

Lead beneficiary: NANOTEST

 

WP5 is tasked with demonstrating the functionality and efficiency of the developed technologies through five distinct applications.

WP6: Dissemination, Exploitation, and Project Management)

Lead beneficiary: THALES

WP6 is dedicated to disseminating project results to the scientific community and industry. This includes activities such as maintaining a project website, organizing workshops, distributing e-newsletters, promoting findings in refereed journals, and presenting at international conferences. Additionally, WP6 handles project management and coordination, ensuring the seamless execution of project activities.

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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