unb researcher develops stretchable laminate to power modern electronics - electrical energy storage systems
A professor at the University of New Brunswick aims to power a variety of electronic products with the help of elastic laminated materials.
For the past three years, associate professor of chemistry, Anna ignaszac, has been working on a replicable coating called a capacitor.
Similar to the battery, it is designed to power small day-to-day devices like assmart watches and smartphones.
"The capacitors I am working on are very flexible," she said . ".
"You can stretch them and you can bend them.
"If you want a small smartphone, we need a small and flexible power system.
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Ignaszak, who started working at UNB two years ago, took a plane with screens for passengers as an example.
There is a laminate on the back of each screen that can generate electricity and reduce the load on the aircraft's power system.
This study is part of the Global Zero-driven
Emissions technology, she said.
Researchers are pushing for zero-emission transport, which means replacing the internal combustion engine with batteries.
"If we combine our flexible lightweight capacitors with larger batteries, we can actually improve the efficiency of the entire system," said Ignaszak . ".
Helping the first responder she said that her flexible laminate is different from the traditional laminate because it is stretchable and can be made for modern technical equipment of different sizes.
"We are trying to catch up with the technology of small portable applications," she said . ".
"This capacitor is perfect for any device of smaller size and weight.
"But there is still a lot of work to be done to improve energy storage, which may take two to three years or more.
"We are trying to catch up with the most modern design of portable electronics," said Ignaszak . ".
"This is a constant change.
"The UNB researchers say this laminate will also benefit first aid personnel such as firefighters and soldiers who use smaller equipment such as lighting on helicopters or communication equipment.
"We want these devices to be as small and light as possible," she said . ".
"The power supply must therefore be very light --
So we can really help them.
"A few weeks ago, Ignaszak received $150,000 from the federal government, purchased specialized equipment for her lab, and further developed laminate materials.
Deputy Acting Officer Dave Margie
The president of UNB's research said that if electronic equipment is used and away from oil, her research is in an important area of the terns --
Fuel that generates electricity.
"This is a very exciting area of research," Magee said . "
"Energy storage and energy flow are among the cutting edge of research in this field worldwide.
"Ignaszak's project is one of more than 220 projects funded by the Canadian Innovation Foundation.
"We are confident in her and her research and she will really have an impact," he said . ".