GRAPHERGIA pilots its key exploitable results (KERs) across three demo cases: e-textiles, smart sensors for aerospace structures, and Li-ion batteries for spatial applications.
DEMO CASE #1
All-in-one self-charging textile capable of energy harvesting and storage
In this demo, we will deploy smart clothing and smart textiles for upholstery fabrics. Our research team will implement single electrode TENGs on the surface of a T-shirt for energy harvesting/storage and on a belt for online gait monitoring, as well as in fabrics to be used in the interior of cabins of transports (aircraft, trains, cars) to improve comfort and safety. Five KERs are deployed in Demo #1.
DEMO CASE #2
Self-powered structurally integrated sensor for aerospace structures
In this demo case, we will install and demonstrate a miniaturized TENG-based self-powered wireless sensor permanently in a scaled aerospace composite structure. The aim is to pilot a self-powered wireless temperature/strain sensor integrated into the composite fan blade that will enable more accurate data, leading to faster and better design. Two KERs are piloted in Demo #2.
DEMO CASE #3
Advanced graphene-based LIB module prototype for space applications
This demo focuses on a module prototype that will be designed, manufactured and tested to validate the capabilities and advances of the developed laser-assisted fabrication technology at TRL 5 (technical readiness level) on the system level based on the optimal laser-scribed graphene-based electrodes and LIB cells. Two KERs are tested in Demo #3.
