1. EeB.NMP
New nanotechnology based high performance insulation systems for energy efficiency
Georgios KATALAGARIANAKIS
Research Programme Officer
DG Research & Innovation
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2. Nanotechnology & Insulation Materials
EeB.NMP New nanotechnology based high performance insulation systems for energy efficiency
Rationale
Buildings in Europe
40% Energy Demand
36% CO2 Emissions
“Energy Performance” of an average European building is poor. The majority of energy in a building is spent to satisfy heating and cooling demands
Nanotechnology & Insulation Materials
Insulating materials keep the temperature constant in an enclosed space such as a house, either warmer or colder than the surroundings.
According to ECOFYS the addition of thermal insulation to existing buildings in Europe could decrease current building energy costs and carbon dioxide emissions by some 42% or 350 million tonnes of CO2 emissions
Nanotechnology offers high potential for enhanced insulation 2

3. Scientific & Technical goals of the Topic
EeB.NMP New nanotechnology based high performance insulation systems for energy efficiency
Scientific & Technical goals of the Topic
Development of nanotechnology based insulation systems for enhanced thermal and improved mechanical properties while reducing overall costs.
Economic feasibility important
New construction
Renovation of existing installations
Other important considerations
The safety for the full product life cycle (production, use, disposal/recycling)
Economic performance of the proposed solutions should be demonstrated by service-life costing analysis
Active participation of industrial partners encouraged
Demonstration activities, including pilot implementations in industrial settings expected

4. Expected impact of the topic
EeB.NMP New nanotechnology based high performance insulation systems for energy efficiency
Expected impact of the topic
Reduce the cost of nanotechnology-based insulation systems and make their wide-scale commercial application feasible
Reduce the heat losses and gains through the building envelope for reduced energy consumption and increased indoor comfort
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5. Nano-E2B-Cluster www.nanopcm.eu www.coolcoverings.org
EeB.NMP New nanotechnology based high performance insulation systems for energy efficiency
Nano-E2B-Cluster
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6. about 50% of the sun energy is emitted as NIR radiation
EeB.NMP New nanotechnology based high performance insulation systems for energy efficiency
COOL-Coverings
Specificities of the project:
New Materials with High Solar Reflectance and thermal emittance values for reducing the thermal load on building exterior with a substantial benefit on electricity consumption.
By reducing the absorbed fraction of solar energy in the Near Infra-red range, darker colors can be used for cool covering materials without any aesthetics difference with the original.
wavelength (nm)
irradiance [w/m^2nm]
280 nm
2500 nm UV
VIS
NIR
spectral solar irradiance
about 50% of the sun energy is emitted as NIR radiation
COOL paints, membranes and ceramics
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7. COOL-Coverings Impact expected/achieved
EeB.NMP New nanotechnology based high performance insulation systems for energy efficiency
COOL-Coverings
Impact expected/achieved
Annual savings in cooling/heating bill by
-8% by using COOL coverings bonded tiles
-5% by using COOL coverings ventilated façade tiles
-4,5% by using COOL coverings roof membranes
-2% by using COOL coverings paints
Interesting investment payback, down to 5 years according to application and climate
Little modifications in the current manufacturing and application processes
Link with the expected impact of the topic and the multi-annual roadmap
Activities for dissemination/exploitation
Numerous dissemination and communication actions have been carried out, among which stand out the publication of an article in “The Parliament”, 21 Nov 2011, issue 338 (pag.121), several lectures like the ECTP-E2BA-Eracobuild Conference one (in Warsaw on 4-5 Oct 2011) or the NICOM 4 one (4th International Symposium on Nanotechnology in Construction in Crete on 20—22 May 2012) among others, etc.
To facilitate exploitation at standardization level we started a collaboration with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (USA) to contribute in the development of tiles ageing test procedures
Reduce the cost of nanotechnology-based insulation systems and make their wide-scale commercial application feasible
Reduce the heat losses and gains through the building envelope for reduced energy consumption and increased indoor comfort
Approaches refurbishment to increase energy efficiency in existing buildings.
Improves Quality indoor environment
Develops design-integration of new solutions.
Approaches the envelope and its components
Materials incorporating multi functionality
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8. New thermal insulation
EeB.NMP New nanotechnology based high performance insulation systems for energy efficiency
NanoPCM
Specificities of the project:
The core of the research activities is the development, implementation, productions and demonstration of low cost and improved Phase Change Materials (PCMs) for high performance insulation components in existing buildings
New thermal insulation
inorganic nanofoam
Implementation in
demo-buildings
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9. NanoPCM Impact achieved. June 2013.
EeB.NMP New nanotechnology based high performance insulation systems for energy efficiency
NanoPCM
Impact achieved. June 2013.
Industrial Pilot Plant designed, erected and started, maximum capacity 80 Tons/year of microencapsulated PCM.
Energy storage insulation foams produced at industrial scale.
Achieved 7% energy efficiency at demo buildings with energy storage insulation foams.
Link with the expected impact of the topic and the multi-annual roadmap
Reduction of primary energy consumption: reduction of CO2 emissions, impact on end users,
Improvements in terms of LCA
Competitiveness, impact in the market
Activities for dissemination/exploitation
Involvement in fair, congress, EuroNanoforum 2013
Few external companies are already interested in our product
Involved in standardization.
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10. Production Integration Demo
EeB.NMP New nanotechnology based high performance insulation systems for energy efficiency
NanoInsulate
Specificities of the project:
The main objective is to develop durable, robust, cost-effective opaque and transparent vacuum insulation panels (VIPs) incorporating new nanotechnology-based core materials (such as nanofoams, aerogels and aerogel composites) and high-barrier films, that are up to five times more energy efficient than current solutions
New
MATERIALS
Novel test Procedures
Production Integration Demo
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11. NanoInsulate Impact expected/achieved
EeB.NMP New nanotechnology based high performance insulation systems for energy efficiency
NanoInsulate
Impact expected/achieved
Reduction in building maintenance costs through robust panels
Contribution to zero-carbon house concept (New-build and retrofit markets)
Significant reductions in European energy consumption and GHG emissions
Development of market-leading technologies within European research area
Link with the expected impact of the topic and the multi-annual roadmap
Energy-efficient insulation systems compatible with those currently in use
Addressing opaque and transparent components
Materials offering step-change improvement on current market leaders
Designed for compatibility with existing systems
LCA to ensure long-term benefits and ecoefficient end-of-life management
Activities for dissemination/exploitation
Targeted campaigns to key stakeholders
Through joint activities with other PPP projects
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12. HIPIN Specificities of the project: Applications
EeB.NMP New nanotechnology based high performance insulation systems for energy efficiency
HIPIN
Specificities of the project:
The main objective is to develop a high silica content robust aerogel and set of sustainable and affordable technologies to incorporate nanostructured aerogel into building materials such as paints, plasters, and Panel systems to improve thermal efficiency in new and retrofitting buildings.
Applications
PAINTS
PLASTERS
PANELS
Aerogel Paint and Plaster – laboratory samples
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13. HIPIN Impact expected/achieved
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HIPIN
Impact expected/achieved
Developed more robust aerogel, with thermal conductivity at least 10 times lower than commonly used construction insulation materials (Paint, Panels, Plaster).
Thin and highly efficient insulation material for new and retrofit buildings
The reduced cost of aerogel allowing wider use for high insulation performance
Link with the expected impact of the topic and the multi-annual roadmap
Develop sustainable and affordable new insulating building materials leading to up to 20% reduction in energy costs associated with heating.
Reduction in carbon emission and energy usage.
LCA analysis on the long term benefits and environment concerns.
Activities for dissemination/exploitation
Dissemination through partners website, publication in journals, trade and professional publications
Exhibiting in tradeshows with respective partners like Ecobuild, UK and Coatings, Germany and Italy
Identify and colloborate with other potential companies that may benefit from our Results i.e. plasterboard companies, etc
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14. AEROCOINs Specificities of the project:
EeB.NMP New nanotechnology based high performance insulation systems for energy efficiency
AEROCOINs
Specificities of the project:
The main objective is to create a new class of mechanically strong super-insulating aerogel composite/hybrid materials by:
Strengthening of silica aerogels by cross-linking with cellulosic polymers or the incorporation of cellulose-based nanofibres.
Lowering the production cost of superinsulating aerogel-based boards via ambient drying and continuous production technology
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15. AEROCOINs Impact expected/achieved
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AEROCOINs
Impact expected/achieved
High impact on the thermal insulation european market.
High impact promoting at the European level the Aerogel suppliers Industry.
The energy saving estimates: a reduction of 30% of overall energy consumption and 25% of CO2 emissions.
Link with the expected impact of the topic and the multi-annual roadmap
Refurbishment to transform Existing Buildings into energy-efficient buildings: Breakthrougs are needed in the area of new materials, products and components to address energy efficiency with fault tolerant procedures and building techniques.
Activities for dissemination/exploitation
Web-page (
Promotional video (
Two workshops organized: Sophie Antipolis , June 2012 and Wurzburg, November 2013
Participation in fairs & international conferences, i.e. WSED (Austria Feb.2014),
Publication of scientific papers
BUILDING -UP PORTAL SUPERINSULATION MATERIAL COMMUNITY
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16. EeB.NMP.2010-1 New nanotechnology based high performance insulation systems for energy efficiency
Nano-E2B-Cluster
The Nano-E2B-Cluster is an initiative as part of the longstanding EU policy to achieve synergies by clustering and cross project cooperation.
Starting date: September 2011.
The cluster is initially formed by the NMP-EeB-PPP FP7 projects financed under the working topic of “EeB.NMP New nanotechnology-based high performance insulation systems for energy efficiency”.
The main objective of the Cluster is to joint efforts in order to find synergies and fields of cooperation that will allow the projects to be more productive and competitive, though successful.
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17. NANOTECHNOLOGY-BASED EXPECTED PRODUCTS
EeB.NMP New nanotechnology based high performance insulation systems for energy efficiency
Nano-E2B-Cluster:
Main outputs expected
PROJECT
NANOTECHNOLOGY-BASED EXPECTED PRODUCTS
COOL-Coverings
NIR Reflective Outdoor Paints, NIR Reflective Roof Membrane Coatings & NIR Reflective Ceramic & Tiles
NanoPCM
High-performing inorganic nanofoam with thermal storage capacity
NanoInsulate
Vacuum insulation panels (VIPs) incorporating new nanotechnology- based core materials (such as nanofoams, aerogels and aerogel composites)
HIPIN
Superinsulating Aerogel-based paints, plasters and coatings
Aerocoins
Superinsulating reinforced Aerogel-based Boards
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18. Nano-E2B-Cluster Since SEPTEMBER 2011 Cluster general meetings
EeB.NMP New nanotechnology based high performance insulation systems for energy efficiency
Nano-E2B-Cluster
Since
SEPTEMBER 2011
Cluster general meetings
September 2011, Brussels, Kick Off Meeting
March 2012 – Brussels (PPP)
May 2012 – Greece (NICOM4)
February 2013 – Madrid
June 2013 – Dublin (EuroNanoForum)
Edition of a Nano-E2B-Cluster promotional video
Common dissemination activities:
NICOM4 2012, Euronanoforum 2013, etc
Joint DEMO activities
Algete Demopark
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19. Nano-E2B-Cluster: Demo-PARK Since SEPTEMBER 2011
EeB.NMP New nanotechnology based high performance insulation systems for energy efficiency
Since
SEPTEMBER 2011
Nano-E2B-Cluster:
Demo-PARK
SEPT 2011 DECISION TO GO CLUSTER TO SHARE COSTS, SHARE KNOWLEDGE, AQUIRE VISIBILITY
SEPT 2009 FIRST IDEA
DEC 2011 CHOICE OF ALGETE
JAN 2012 SHADE SIMULATION
APRIL 2013: SITE PREPARATION
MARCH 2012 : MEASUREMENT PROTOCOL
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20. Nano-E2B-Cluster: Demo-PARK Since SEPTEMBER 2011
EeB.NMP New nanotechnology based high performance insulation systems for energy efficiency
Since
SEPTEMBER 2011
Nano-E2B-Cluster:
Demo-PARK
JUNE 2012: SENSORS INSTALLATION
JUNE2012: CALIBRATION TO SEE DIFFERENCES IN MOCK UPS
JUNE 2012: INSTALLATION OF MATERIALS TO BE TESTED
MARCH 2013: JOINT EXPLOITATION AGREEMENT
PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS
JULY 2012: DEMO PARK READY FOR TESTING
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21. EeB.NMP.2010-1 New nanotechnology based high performance insulation systems for energy efficiency
Nano-E2B-Cluster
What technical cross-cutting issues among your projects should be taken into account to increase the overall impact?
Related with the scientific and technical knowledge and products developed it could be foreseen possible different technologies and product combinations
Enhanced NIR-REFLEXION (Coolcoverings)
Enhanced thermal storage capacity (NanoPCM)
Enhanced insulation (Nanoinsulate, Hipin and Aerocoins)
Related with technical methodologies developed in each project it could be foreseen to address jointly those related with:
Nanosafety issues (Health and Construction processes)
Life cycle analysis (LCA) and cradle to cradle (C2C)
Technical common measurements, calculations and standardization processes
E.g. Development of new standards for COOL materials as multifunctional insulation construction systems. Development of a common design procedure to assess whether cool covering is indicated as a replacement (or integration) of alternative insulation systems in terms of return of investment for the user and CO2 footprint
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22. EeB.NMP.2010-1 New nanotechnology based high performance insulation systems for energy efficiency
Nano-E2B-Cluster
What non-technical cross-cutting issues among your projects should be taken into account to increase the overall impact?
Common dissemination activities can be crucially important, although each activity will have to be launched after having defined the IPR policy for each project. Promote and participate as a cluster in workshops, conferences, industrial fairs .
Joint Common Demonstration activities
Market search and market activities
Addressing politicians, legislation and end users
To Increase social awareness of European environmental research policies
To Increasing the technological level of European construction products, acting as research / technological barriers for third countries competitors
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23. Nano-E2B-Cluster: Possible Synergies and benefits of clustering
EeB.NMP New nanotechnology based high performance insulation systems for energy efficiency
Nano-E2B-Cluster:
Possible Synergies and benefits of clustering
How can cluster activities add value to your project?
Common framework of analysis and research approach to initiatives in the same field.
Multidisciplinary research capacities heading a common research framework/objectives backs the effort of significant European researchers and companies to approach E2B ROADMAP challenges.
Common demonstration activities through the Nano-E2B-DEMO Park set up a common framework for testing, enriching the different validation approaches
Cluster activities add value through networking amongst SMEs and research- type organisation which would not happen naturally. Through sharing information, SMEs may find additional solutions to enhanced their company’s product offerings.
Disemination activities: collaborating to disseminate the other projects in events (1+1=3), workshop focused in insulation materials proposed by the Cluster, video, brochures…
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24. Nano-E2B-Cluster: Possible Synergies and benefits of clustering
EeB.NMP New nanotechnology based high performance insulation systems for energy efficiency
Nano-E2B-Cluster:
Possible Synergies and benefits of clustering
How can cluster activities help exploitation of results after the projects end?
Gives a platform for sharing costs, for standardization work and as dissemination via of the project results, widening its real market implementation opportunities.
Cross-project commercial partnerships are highly probable since working together increase our link and reinforce our common objectives
The results from project’s end could be used by other companies as a springboard to further development which leads to new and better products to be brought to the marketplace.
Networking, dissemination of results by other partners involved in the Cluster
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25. Nano-E2B-Cluster (running projects)
EeB.NMP New nanotechnology based high performance insulation systems for energy efficiency
Currently
2014
Nano-E2B-Cluster (running projects)
AREA
Acronym
Coordinator
Title 1
AEROCOINs
TECNALIA (RTD)
Aerogel-based composite/hybrid nanomaterials for Cost-effective building superinsulation systems 2
HIPIN
TWI (RTD)
High performance insulation based on nanostructure encapsulation of air 3
NANOINSULATE
Kingspan (LE)
Development of nanotechnology-based high performance opaque & transparent insulation systems for energy-efficient buildings 4
NANOHVAC
VENTO (SME)
Novel nano-enabled energy efficient and safe HVAC ducts and systems contributing to an healthier indoor environment 5
EnE-HVAC
DTI (RTD)
Energy efficient heat exchangers for HVAC applications 6
NANOCOOL
An energy efficient air conditioning systems with temperature and humidity independent controls based on the combination of a liquid desiccants cycle with an adapted conventional air cooling system 7
ELISSA
NTUA (University)
Energy efficient lightweight sustainable safe-steel construction 8
ADAPTIWALL
TNO (RTD)
FASADA (SME)
Multifunctional light-weight wall panel based on Adaptive insulation and nanomaterials for energy efficient buildings 9
FoamBUILD
Fraunhofer (RTD)
Functional adaptive nano-materials and technologies for energy efficient buildings 10
SESBE
CBI (RTD)
Smart elements for sustainable building envelopes 11
MF-Retrofit
Multifunctional facades of reduced thickness for fast and cost-effective retrofitting 12
StorePEt
SGG (Association)
Development of PCM-based innovative insulation solutions for the light-weight building sector
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26. Nano-E2B-Cluster Currently 2014
EeB.NMP New nanotechnology based high performance insulation systems for energy efficiency
Currently
2014
Nano-E2B-Cluster
SME 33
Large Entreprise 27
RTD 28
University 11
Others 5
Meeting: November 2013 in Wurzburg (Germany) (meeting for new projects integration)
NDA signed
104 partners
24 countries
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27. Nano-E2B-Cluster Currently 2014
EeB.NMP New nanotechnology based high performance insulation systems for energy efficiency
Currently
2014
Nano-E2B-Cluster
11 projects in the area of reduced embodied energy (area 2), smart windows (area 4) and indoor air quality (area 6) have started clustering activities by topic and they are very keen to participate to a bigger cluster, which will enhance the impact of their developments.
Common activities between the 25 projects
Workshop: “Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology for Energy Efficiency in Buildings”
in Athens-Greece, on the 8th of April 2014
Objectives:
Establish communication channels and synergies among the participating projects, such as in the form of common dissemination and proliferation activities.
Increase the visibility of participating projects and related research achievements to interested stakeholders and the general public.
Identify common practices that could to be followed by participating projects.
Work together on relevant limiting issues, such as standardization.
Identify gaps in research and formulate the framework for promoting their solution.
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28. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATENTTION
EeB.NMP New nanotechnology based high performance insulation systems for energy efficiency
Nano-E2B-Cluster
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATENTTION
For further information related with the NANO-E2B-Cluster and related activities you can contact:
Eunate
Maria Founti:
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