NO – TechConnect Briefs

Tailor-Making Nano Insulation Materials with Lowered Thermal Conductivity by Utilizing the Knudsen Effect

Jelle B.P., Mofid S.A., Grandcolas M., Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), NO

As the world is turning its focus even more towards aspects like energy efficiency and renewable and non-polluting energy harvesting, including the building sector, the quest has been set for developing high-performance thermal insulation materials [...]

Overcoming the challenges of SME’s and research organization’s Cyber Security management: The case of Smart Innovation Norway

Belay A.M., Reardon S., Lerario M., Tuiskula H., Smart Innovation Norway, NO

The paper investigates the cybersecurity management systems of SMEs and research institutes. It identified the key aspects of cyber security management and explored the sources and types of cybersecurity challenges with their associated risks and [...]

Energy Research and Innovation Discourses, Applications, and Future Directions: A Review and Case Discussions from National and International Projects

Belay AM., Tuiskula H., Smart Innovation Norway, NO

The research investigates the trends and state of art on energy research and innovation by closely looking into energy-focused literature and mapping the review results and making a reflection using ongoing and completed projects of [...]

Utilization of Aerogel Materials and Systems in the Building Envelopes of Tomorrow

Jelle B.P., Gao T., Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) / SINTEF Building and Infrastructure, NO

Building envelopes incorporating aerogel materials may exploit miscellaneous properties of the aerogels such as a very low thermal conductivity, lightweight properties due the air-filled low-density aerogel structure, and the possibility of utilizing solar radiation as [...]

Development and Investigation of New Materials and Technologies for Utilization in Zero Emission Buildings

Jelle B.P., Gao T., Ng S., Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) / SINTEF Building and Infrastructure, NO

The demand for zero emission buildings (ZEB) and energy-producing buildings is increasing along with the growing focus on material resource abundance and scarcity, energy efficiency, renewable and non-polluting energy sources and carriers, and environmental impact. [...]

High-Performance Nano Insulation Materials for Energy-Efficient Buildings

Jelle B.P., Tilset B.G., Gao T., Grandcolas M., Løvvik O.M., Bohne R.A., Mofid S.A., Ng S., Sagvolden E., Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), and, SINTEF Building and Infrastructure, NO

High-performance nano insulation materials (Hi-Per NIM) may be developed by exploiting the Knudsen effect for reduced thermal conductivity and thus make thermal insulation materials with a nanoporous air-filled structure. Hence, these NIMs are supposed to [...]

Nanoelectrochromics for Smart Windows: Materials and Methodologies

Gao T., Jelle B.P., Norwegian University of Science and Technology, NO

Abstract By actively regulating the solar radiation (both visible and near infrared part) passing through the window aperture, electrochromic (EC) smart windows can improve both the energy efficiency and the user comfort of windows. Thus, [...]

Development of a new thermally insulating and structural green concrete for lean constructions

Ng S., Jelle B.P., SINTEF, NO

Thermal insulation has always been a demanding requirement in energy efficient constructions, particularly at locations with harsher and more extreme climates. To optimize thermal insulation resistance, new insulation materials and solutions with low thermal conductivity [...]

Utilization of Hollow Silica Nanospheres for thermal Insulation Purposes

Mofid S.A., Jelle B.P., Gao T., NTNU, NO

Insulation materials play critical role in efforts made by governments to meet global, regional and national energy efficient targets. As a result of heavy energy cost and environmental concerns, insulation has once again become a [...]

A Review of Research Pathways and Opportunities for Building Integrated Photovoltaics from a Materials Science Perspective

Jelle B.P., Ng S., Mofid S.A., Gao T., SINTEF Building and Infrastructure / Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), NO

The demand for energy-efficient and energy-harvesting buildings is increasing, hence initiating the exploration of miscellaneous solutions. Building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) may in this respect represent a powerful and versatile tool for achieving the ever increasing [...]