IM20245 SUMMARY by Innovatieve Materialen

SUMMARY VOLUME 5 2024

GLASS BRICKS

SOLAR PANELS MADE OF (MORE) SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS

LIGHTWEIGHT 3D-PRINTED ALUMINIUM PRESSURE VESSEL

ADVANCED MEASURING AND MODELLING OF THIN-FILM CORROSION

IRON AS A CHEAP STORAGE MEDIUM FOR HYDROGEN

Innovative Materials Summary volume 5 2024

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Innovative Materials is an interactive, digital magazine about new and/or innovative applied materials in civil engineering sector, construction, architecture and design.

Impact printing: printing with earth materials

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a fast, cementless, robotic printing process for earth materials: impact printing. It’s a project by Gramazio Kohler Research at ETH Zurich and represents a new robotic construction method for building large- scale, free-form structures using modified earth materials.

Green batteries of the future:

The printed battery

Fraunhofer IFAM now claims to have developed a sustainable alternative for the future of batteries: the ‘printed’ battery, produced using a screen printing process.

Sustainable metal recycling

A research team led by James Tour of Rice University has developed a method to recycle valuable metals from electronic waste more efficiently than similar existing methods. It also has a much smaller environmental impact.

Pretty Plastic and FRONT join forces

As the architectural industry increasingly shifts its focus toward sustainability and circular design, Pretty Plastic and FRONT (formerly StoneCycling) have teamed up. Pretty Plastic is the creator of Pretty Plastic Panels, used for facade and roof cladding, which are made entirely from 100 % recycled PVC waste.

‘Green soda’

German scientists have developed an innovative, eco-friendly method for soda production, based on a process called bipolar electrodialysis of brine. This new technology was created as part of the ‘Green Soda’ project, led by the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems (IKTS).

Car that can reuse four times more material

Phoenix is the newest and highly sustainable electric car developed by students at TU Eindhoven. Through smart assembly and the use of mono-material structures (structures made from a single type of material), the vehicle can be reused for up to 75 percent in the next generation of cars. In contrast, existing cars in Europe have a much lower so-called closed-loop recycling rate of only 21 percent.

Which is ecologically better: concrete or plastic pipes?

On behalf of the FBS (Bundesfachverband Betonkanalsysteme/ Federal Association of Concrete Sewer Systems), Fraunhofer UMSICHT prepared a life cycle assessment of the environmental impact of wastewater pipes made of (steel) concrete.

3D printed lignine gloves

Scientists at the Deutsche Institute für Textil- und Faserforschung (DITF) now say they have developed a robust yet flexible glove coating made from environmentally friendly lignin and manufactured using a 3D printing process.

Research into biobased and recyclable wind turbines

Researchers at Fraunhofer WKI are developing innovative material recycling processes to make wind turbines easier to recycle and construct from renewable materials. Their work focuses on designing wind turbines that are recyclable from the outset, including new methods for recovering balsa wood and foam plastic from rotor blades.

Glass Bricks

Now, scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a new type of reconfigurable brickwork made from 3D-printed recycled glass. They are strong, layered glass bricks, each shaped like a figure eight, and designed to interlock like LEGO bricks. They believe that 3D printable glass brickwork could be reused many times over as recyclable bricks for facades and interior walls.

Organic thermoelectric generator harvests energy at room temperature

Thermoelectric devices, or thermoelectric generators, are based on energy-harvesting materials that convert heat into electricity. This process relies on a temperature difference (gradient), with one side of the device being hot and the other side cold. Researchers from Kyushu University have now developed a new organic thermoelectric system capable of harvesting energy at ambient temperature.

Carbon-capturing cement alternative for soil stabilization

Scientists from Finland have developed a binder based on biochar, that could replace carbon-intensive cement, potentially reducing emissions in the construction sector while turning infrastructure into carbon sinks.

A new, transparent metamaterial for energyefficient light and temperature regulation

Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have developed a new polymer-based mate-rial with interesting properties. The material allows sunlight to pass through, ensures a more comfortable indoor climate without additional energy, and has self-cleaning properties. The researchers believe that their new material is attractive for use in glass components in walls and roofs.

‘Manganese cathodes could boost lithium-ion batteries’

Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are becoming increasingly popular, powering devices such as smartphones, laptops, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems. However, the supply of nickel and cobalt used in the cathodes of these batteries is limited. New research led by the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) suggests that manganese could play a key role.

Building blocks of demolition material and CO2

Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed concrete blocks made from waste concrete and atmospheric CO2 Their studies demonstrate that these blocks are strong enough for residential construction.

Flat-pack tubes turn into strong construction materials

Researchers from Australia’s RMIT University (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology) have designed an innovative tubular construction system that can be flat-packed for easier transport and ‘popped up’ into strong building materials.

Bone-inspired innovation for stronger concrete

Inspired by the structure of the hard outer layer of human bone, scientists at Princeton have developed a cement-based material that is 5.6 times more damage-resistant than standard concrete. The bio-inspired design makes the material resistant to cracking and sudden failure.

New process for high-performance lithium-metal battery

The Horizon 2020 SOLiDIFY consortium, composed of 14 European partners, has developed a high-performance lithiummetal solid-state battery. The prototype battery, produced in a state-of-the-art battery lab at EnergyVille, Belgium, was co-developed by imec, Empa, and SOLVIONIC.

Solar panels made of (more) sustainable materials

Recently, the ‘E2 - E-Quadrat - Renewable energies from renewable raw materials’ was concluded in Germany. With this project, the Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics CSP (and partners) developed a solar module in which the components that are not directly needed for the conversion of light into electricity are made of biodegradable, recyclable materials or renewable raw materials.

Lightweight 3D-printed aluminium pressure vessel

Hydrogen is seen as a promising alternative to fossil fuels to achieve the international environmental goals of 2050 - with zero CO2 emissions. The European aircraft manufacturer Airbus, for example, aims to produce hydrogen-powered passenger aircraft (‘ZEROe’) within fifteen years. However, technical challenges still need to be overcome, for example in the area of hydrogen storage

ThinCorr

The ThinCorr project aimed to improve the understanding of the corrosion resistance of metallic systems under atmospheric conditions. With the project, it becomes easier to select suitable materials for the transport and civil sectors and to validate new material developments and surface preparations.

Iron as a cheap storage medium for hydrogen Hydrogen is seen as an interesting fuel for the future. However, storing hydrogen is complex and expensive due to the energy required, safety risks and storage problems. Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a safer and cheaper alternative. They use iron to store hydrogen seasonally, which shows promise for solving these challenges.

Lotus leaf-inspired technology to convert CO2 into fuels and chemicals

Researchers at the University of Central Florida (UCF) have developed a nature-inspired filtration and conversion system that converts atmospheric carbon dioxide gas into fuels and chemicals. The device extracts gaseous carbon dioxide through a micro-surface consisting of a tin oxide film and a fluorine layer.

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