CSP5 targets the removal of gas molecules, such as SOx, NOx, CO2, and low-boiling point VOCs (volatile organic compounds), including formaldehyde, from indoor air. CSP5 includes material suppliers, filter manufacturers, installers and end users of air filters, forming the value chain of air-purification solutions. By combining the competences in separation methods and smart materials with the needs of users, innovative concepts for new and versatile systems for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) can be targeted, aiming at a combination of better economy and healthier air.
This CSP will focus on the following activities:
- New material combinations will be tailored and brought to TRL 4, evaluated in lab-scale. To achieve this evaluative tailoring, it will be important to study aspects such as airflows, pressure drops, adsorption/removal efficiency and regeneration potential in HVAC systems during use.
- Based on (1), selected materials, or combinations of materials will be considered for further refinement, and techno-economical hotspots of production, operations and regeneration will be identified.
- Together with manufacturers and/or end-users, one or more material platforms may be prepared for upscaling together with WP2 and hence produced at a scale of about 1-10 kg active material with the necessary parts (cartridge, ducts, sensors etc.) fabricated for performance tests under realistic conditions/simulators. This part will be taken up on a caseby-case basis in year 3.
CSP5 Leader: Hjalmar Granberg, RISE
CSP5 Deputy Leader: Ocean Cheung, UU
Involved partners: RISE; SU; UU; KTH; IVL; Camfil; Svensk Ventilation; Humlegården; Avanzare; Bright Day Graphene; Disruptive Materials; Sally R; Insplorion