energy autonomous sMart clothIng to eNhance soldiEr saFety and connectivIty in thE battLegrounD
Project number: 101168167
The primary aim of MINEFIELD is to propel forward an innovative Textile-TriboElectric NanoGenerator (T-TENG) defence solution, placing significant focus on power generation, energy storage & management technologies.
42
months
6
partners
3
countries
Overall Concept
MINEFIELD will develop e-textiles capable of generating and storing power through movement, primarily to meet the energy needs of low-power consumption devices and sensors within soldier systems. Power generation at this level can also provide dismounted soldier systems (DSS) with the minimal required functionality in emergencies caused by battery depletion or DSS power system failures. The aim is to produce flexible architectures for triboelectric nanogenerators that can be integrated directly, in a single step, into relevant energy harvesting and storage devices.
LEARN MOREStrategic Objectives
Energy Autonomy (St-01)
MechanoCap converts soldiers’ movement into power — ensuring functionality even when batteries fail.
Sustainable Manufacturing (St-02)
Developing new textile-based energy systems with focus on circularity and sustainability.
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Energy Autonomy (St-01)
MechanoCap converts soldiers’ movement into power — ensuring functionality even when batteries fail.
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Sustainable Manufacturing (St-02)
Developing new textile-based energy systems with focus on circularity and sustainability.
Energy Flow in the MINEFIELD System
ENERGY AUTONOMOUS SOLDIERS - DSS POWER MANAGEMENT - INTEGRATION
Energy Harvesting
Advanced nanostructured materials capture mechanical energy through triboelectrification and electrostatic induction, providing flexible and efficient energy generation.
Energy Storage
Compact solid-state supercapacitors store harvested energy, enabling continuous and battery-free operation for critical soldier systems.
Power Managment
Smart circuits and adaptive algorithms regulate, balance, and distribute energy seamlessly across system components.
Dissemination & Communication
Consortium
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