Energy production and storage using biological ion transport systems

This project develops a sustainable energy storage system using biological components for efficient power generation and storage, aiming to enhance ecological footprint and device reliability.

Subsidie
€ 2.858.020
2024

Projectdetails

Introduction

This project aims to create a “green” energy storage system that integrates a biological voltage source with a biological supercapacitor to achieve large energy and power capacities in a lightweight sustainable packaging.

Concept of Biological Engineering

The project re-defines the concept of “biological engineering” to be one that utilizes proteins, molecules, and lipids in combination with synthetic materials to assemble the smart micro/nanostructured energy storage system.

Advantages of the Approach

There are at least four advantages to this “biological engineering” approach, including:

  1. The capability for self-assembly.
  2. The easy scalability that follows from using self-assembly.
  3. The easy assembly into 3D structures.
  4. Up to 1000-fold less energy requirements for switching functions compared to state-of-the-art ENODe systems.

Overcoming Limitations

Moreover, the use of biological components can overcome limitations of existing battery technology by:

  • Improving the ecological footprint and environmental sustainability.
  • Enhancing lifetime, reliability, and safety.

System Assembly

The system will be assembled as an array of interconnected vesicles to form a compartmental system to control ion gradients established by co-transport proteins incorporated in the interconnecting vesicle membranes.

Functionality

The system utilizes the ion gradient to sustain a stable voltage output and acts as a supercapacitor to store energy. The stable voltage output and supercapacitor function are sustained from ion gradients and not catalytic electrochemical reactions.

Integrated Design

Since the system will function both as a generator and an energy accumulator, we anticipate power management would require an integrated design, rather than a discrete design used for traditional source/supercapacitor systems.

Testing Energy Capabilities

The energy capabilities will be tested by packaging the system to provide power for an illustrative device that is either:

  • A typical nomadic device (e.g., smartphone).
  • A typical implantable medical device (e.g., cardiac pacemaker).
  • A typical ambulatory device (e.g., drone).

Financiële details & Tijdlijn

Financiële details

Subsidiebedrag€ 2.858.020
Totale projectbegroting€ 2.858.020

Tijdlijn

Startdatum1-11-2024
Einddatum31-10-2029
Subsidiejaar2024

Partners & Locaties

Projectpartners

  • UNIVERSITE GRENOBLE ALPESpenvoerder

Land(en)

France

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