|Digital Matter
|Graphene Composite
Chitosan as the future of water filtration system
|Team
Javier López-Alascio Hervás , Gelder Van Limburg Stirum , Ricardo Mayor Luque , Thanos Zervos
|Faculty
Areti Markopoulou, David Andres Leon, Raimund Krenmueller
|Project year
2017-18
The Graphene Composite project explores integrating graphene, a revolutionary material, into conventional building materials. Its key objective is to investigate innovative applications of graphene within architectural design and fabrication, venturing into unexplored territories.
Graphene’s exceptional properties, including strength, electrical conductivity, and flexibility, offer transformative potential in construction. The research seeks to uncover graphene’s untapped possibilities within architectural contexts. By embedding graphene in traditional building materials, the study aims to evaluate its impact on enhancing material properties, structural integrity, energy efficiency, and overall performance.
The project explores new uses of graphene in traditional building materials, seeking innovative applications unexplored in architecture’s design and fabrication.
This investigation seeks to push the boundaries of architectural applications by harnessing the unique characteristics of graphene. The research team aims to pioneer novel methodologies and techniques that leverage graphene’s exceptional attributes, paving the way for groundbreaking advancements in architectural design, construction, and material innovation. Ultimately, the project aims to showcase the untapped potential of graphene as a game-changer in the realm of architectural materials and construction practices.
The research methodology centered on integrating graphene with materials like clay and PVP, known for their electrical conductivity and thermal properties. The initial phase involved casting prototypes, rigorously subjecting them to thermal and electrical tests within controlled setups. Subsequently, the experimentation progressed to include 3D printing assessments. Notably, the final prototype comprised different percentages of graphene, altering the module’s height, and underwent thorough analysis to evaluate its conductivity properties.
