SPARK-e SOLID-STATE PCMS FOR ADVANCED ENERGY RECOVERY AND KEY THERMAL CONTROL IN ELECTRONICS
Electronics are becoming smaller and more powerful, yet managing the heat they generate remains critical. Funded by the European Innovation Council, the SPARK-e project aims to tackle this issue by focusing on innovative materials called solid-to-solid phase-change materials (PCMs). These materials can absorb and store large amounts of heat during phase transitions, making them ideal for advanced thermal management. Researchers will develop thermal switches to control heat flow, and energy-harvesting systems that turn heat into electricity. By combining experiments and simulations, SPARK-e will bridge the gap between nanoscale heat behaviour and real-world applications. Targeting technology readiness level 4, SPARK-e aims to enhance heat dissipation and reduce energy consumption in nanoelectronic devices.
Fecha de inicio
01/11/2025
Fecha de finalización
31/10/2029
Convocatoria
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Pilar I. Europa Innovadora. EIC Pathfinder Callenge
Socios
Loughborough University (UK) INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (Portugal) Heriot-Watt University (UK) CITC – Chip Integration Technology Center(NL) Högskolan i Halmstad (Sweden) ductoLux S.L. (Spain) Amepox Microelektronics Co. Ltd (Poland) Agata Communication. (Spain) CNR-SPIN (Italy)
Investigador(es) principal(es)
Difusión de ayuda
Electronics are becoming smaller and more powerful, yet managing the heat they generate remains critical. Funded by the European Innovation Council, the SPARK-e project aims to tackle this issue by focusing on innovative materials called solid-to-solid phase-change materials (PCMs). These materials can absorb and store large amounts of heat during phase transitions, making them ideal for advanced thermal management. Researchers will develop thermal switches to control heat flow, and energy-harvesting systems that turn heat into electricity. By combining experiments and simulations, SPARK-e will bridge the gap between nanoscale heat behaviour and real-world applications. Targeting technology readiness level 4, SPARK-e aims to enhance heat dissipation and reduce energy consumption in nanoelectronic devices.
