Smart materials for green buildings
Today’s buildings are responsible for 40% of the global use of primary energy. New paradigms in building technology, where materials play a central role, can lead to massive energy savings and can be instrumental to improve air quality, as well as providing a platform for renewable energy technologies and sinks for greenhouse gases.
Our main research topics:
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for cooling and dehumidification
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Precise humidity control materials (PHCM)
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Phase change humidity control materials (PCHCM)
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Smart materials for energy-efficient indoor air quality control (e.g. VOCs removal)
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Advanced polymeric desiccants
Metal-organic frameworks for thermal storage