Solar-thermal Systems based on Polymeric Materials – Part 1

Project: Funded researchOther mainly public funds

Project Details

Description

Combining the expertise of polymer and solar energy research offers a tremendous potential for innovative solar-thermal technology developments. SolPol-1 refers to Part 1 of two associated projects and addresses some basic scientific and methodological aspects and requirements for the development of novel plastics based thermal collector systems, including an assessment of ecological and economical impacts of such collector systems upon market penetration.
StatusFinished
Effective start/end date01.10.200930.06.2013

Collaborative partners

  • Johannes Kepler University Linz (lead)
  • Österreichisches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung (WIFO) (Project partner)
  • Arbeitsgemeinschaft Erneuerbare Energie - Institut für Nachhaltige Technologien (AEE-INTEC) (Project partner)
  • Universität Innsbruck - Institut für Konsruktion und Materialwissenschaften (Project partner)

Fields of science

  • 104 Chemistry
  • 205011 Polymer engineering
  • 103023 Polymer physics
  • 205016 Materials testing
  • 205 Materials Engineering
  • 211909 Energy technology
  • 207106 Renewable energy
  • 211908 Energy research
  • 104019 Polymer sciences
  • 104018 Polymer chemistry
  • 104002 Analytical chemistry
  • 207108 Recycling

JKU Focus areas

  • Sustainable Development: Responsible Technologies and Management