Scalable metamaterial thermally sprayed catalyst coatings for nuclear reactor based high temperature solid oxide water electrolysis Oct 17, 2022 - Oct 16, 2023
Design, fabricate, and test thermally sprayed novel large-scale and large-length scale meta-surface area coatings for anode supported solid oxide water electrolysis (SOWE) cell in the steam electrolysis mode for hydrogen production over a temperature... Read More about Scalable metamaterial thermally sprayed catalyst coatings for nuclear reactor based high temperature solid oxide water electrolysis.

Hydrogen leakage sensor May 2, 2022 - Feb 28, 2023
Hydrogen is expected as a next-generation clean energy to replace a fossil energy Several porous and nonporous structured ZnO nanotubes will be synthesized to research the effects of wall structures in hydrogen gas sensing. To synthesize porous and n... Read More about Hydrogen leakage sensor.

3D printed piezoelectric thin films for composite material damage monitoring Dec 1, 2022 - Nov 30, 2023
A combination of organic (PVDF) and inorganic (BaTiO3) piezoelectric materials will be combined to create 3D printable filaments. The 3D printed layers will be embedded into composite materials to create a sensor network that will be used to monitor... Read More about 3D printed piezoelectric thin films for composite material damage monitoring.

Development of a Low-Cost Electromechanical Recycle Waste Compactor Nov 28, 2022 - Mar 31, 2023
The project involves design and prototype testing of an innovative electromechanical compactor, named EcoStamp.

The design of EcoStamp is both affordable and user-friendly, making it ideal for domestic and commercial recyclable waste m... Read More about Development of a Low-Cost Electromechanical Recycle Waste Compactor.

Scaling up the Continuous Reductive Distillation (CRD) Process Pilot Plant for Waste Tyre Conversion (AKT) Dec 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2023
The main aim of this project is to further optimise and develop a template for hardware and process scale-up of the Continuous Reductive Distillation (CRD) process technology developed by PRG North for tyre waste conversion to hydrocarbon oil and oth... Read More about Scaling up the Continuous Reductive Distillation (CRD) Process Pilot Plant for Waste Tyre Conversion (AKT).

The effect of dye on biodegradability of wool functional properties (AKT) Dec 12, 2022 - Mar 31, 2023
The fashion industry has a significant environmental footprint however very little is known about how chemical processing impacts a product's end of life. This research aims to explore the compostability of wool in differing forms: chemically process... Read More about The effect of dye on biodegradability of wool functional properties (AKT).

Energy Efficient Campervans (AKT) Dec 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2023
Campers Scotland Limited (CSL)is a pioneer in low-emissions Eco Camper technology. They launched and patented the world's first Hybrid and Tribrid Eco Campervan in 2016. In their pursuit for zero-emissions leisure vehicles, in this feasibilit yprojec... Read More about Energy Efficient Campervans (AKT).

Evaluation of Caprock Integrity for Geosequestration of CO2 in Low Temperature Reservoirs Nov 1, 2022 - Jul 31, 2023
The project aims to evaluate the effects of combing different gases with CO2 for reducing caprock embrittlement in cold temperature formation for storing CO2 in depleted oil and gas reservoirs. A promising solution to mitigate caprock embrittlement... Read More about Evaluation of Caprock Integrity for Geosequestration of CO2 in Low Temperature Reservoirs.