Production of ionic liquids, bisimidazolium salts obtained from glycerol and carboxylic acids, which show a high thermal energy storage (TES) capacity.
Multi-application technology based on new phase change materials (PCM) with higher thermal properties than those used nowadays. These compounds are bisimidazolium salts, which may be obtained from affordable natural sources - fats and oils, usually by-products at the agro-food industry - through a patented procedure.
The Technology
Multi-application technology based on new phase change materials (PCM) with higher thermal properties than those used nowadays. These compounds are bisimidazolium salts, which may be obtained from affordable natural sources - fats and oils, usually by-products at the agro-food industry - through a patented procedure.
The Market
In 2013 the PCM market was quantified in 480.8 million $ and is expected to reach 1765.8 million in 2020 with an annual compound growth rate of 20,7%. The market can be segmented by three major product categories: paraffin (45%), hydrated salts (33%) and Bio PCM and fatty acids (22%).
Advantages
• Renewable compounds with ability to store and release large amounts of thermal energy.
• 5-fold higher thermal energy storage capacity when compared to marketed products (more than 200 KJ/Kg enthalpy of solidification).
• Environmentally friendly as they may be obtained from low-cost natural sources and/or industrial by-products (fats, oils, glycerol) by means of an exclusive and patented procedure.
Applications
Endless PCM applications exist for broad range of industrial applications. Used in:
• Construction materials; the compounds enhance comfort, reduce energy consumption and reduce air conditioning/cooling dependence,
• In the health sector are useful for safe transportation of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, biologics and blood products,
• In the textile industry, advanced clothes or sport shoes to assure regular temperature,
• for green energy, to store energy in solar panels.
Level of Development
Technology validated in lab (TLR4) obtaining bisimidazole salts from commercial precursors. Currently, by-products of the agro food industry are under investigation as natural sources to obtain the same compounds.
Desired business relationship
Other : Technology available for licensing
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