Imagine the tiny energy storage parts in your electronics as batteries that often leak or pop when they get too hot, causing the whole device to break. This project replaces those fragile parts with a new design that doesn't dry out or explode. It's like switching from a fragile glass bulb to a heavy-duty LED that can handle extreme heat without failing.
Standard electrolytic capacitors are unreliable, often causing 15% of electronic failures due to heat-induced leaks or explosions. Additionally, tantalum capacitors rely on critical raw materials that pose environmental and supply chain risks.
A planar electric double layer capacitor (P.EDLC) prototype capable of operating at mid-frequencies (100Hz) and extreme temperatures.
If you are an EV manufacturer dealing with power electronics that fail under high heat — this project developed a bipolar capacitor that can operate at >250 ºC. This ensures the vehicle's power systems remain stable and reduces the risk of catastrophic short circuits.
If you are a mining equipment operator dealing with electronics in harsh, high-temperature environments — this project developed a capacitor with an operating life of more than 1000 h at 250 ºC. This reduces downtime caused by the 15% of electronic breakdowns typically linked to capacitor failure.
If you are a device manufacturer dealing with the ethical and supply chain risks of tantalum — this project developed a tantalum-free planar capacitor. This allows for miniaturized, sustainable circuit boards without sacrificing performance.
Based on available project data, the project targets the market for aluminium electrolytic capacitors, which are currently the only cost-effective solution for large capacitance needs. The goal is to provide a reliable alternative that maintains these cost advantages.
The project aims to reach a pre-commercial stage with a clear roadmap for upscaling production and starting pilot testing during the project period.
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not listed, but the project is led by an SME (CHARGE2C-NEWCAP LDA) moving toward a minimum viable product.
The technology is designed to replace aluminium and tantalum electrolytic capacitors in power supply filtering and bypass units, specifically targeting mid-frequency operation (1-200 Hz).
The project runs from 2022-10-01 to 2026-06-30, with the goal of reaching a pre-commercial stage by the end of the period.
The project is lean, consisting of a single partner (100% industry ratio). It is coordinated by CHARGE2C-NEWCAP LDA, a Portuguese SME. This structure suggests a highly focused, commercially-driven development path without the overhead of academic partners, speeding up the transition to a minimum viable product.
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