Professor Zulfiqar Khan has shared his expertise with the Government Office for Science (GO Science) after responding to a call for novel battery experts.
Professor Khan, a Professor of Design Engineering and Computing at BU, was selected by GO Science for his expertise in thermal energy storage technology.
His work develops novel nano enhanced thermofluid and nano coatings to enhance surface effectiveness and increase the energy efficiency within renewable energy systems at lower costs. This nanotechnological research has applications within industrial and domestic space heating and for generating electricity.
In addition, these nano coatings are developed from readily available materials to enhance sustainability and scale up production, alongside his aim of integrating the technology within standard building practices. This contrasts with the material used in current Solar Photovoltaic panels which are drawn from a limited resource.
The Government Office for Science is responsible for advising the Prime Minister and members of the Cabinet, to ensure that government policies and decisions are informed by the best scientific evidence and strategic long-term thinking.
Bournemouth University responded to their call for novel battery experts in November 2021, with Professor Khan selected to work with the team.
He said: “Within the wider climate sustainability, financial, political, cultural, environmental sustainability, safety and security context we must focus on developing nanotechnology enhanced design solutions; applied in wind, solar thermal and nuclear sectors to provide uninterrupted, sustainable and affordable diverse zero carbon energy generation and storage portfolio.”
Find out more about Professor Khan’s work developing reliable, renewable energy
