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Project Code [19/FIP/ZE/7576]
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Project title
A novel sustainable electric motor using high-grade permanent magnets based on common metallic elements
Primary Funding Agency
Science Foundation Ireland
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
Tyndall National Institute
Project Abstract
To reduce the adverse effects of climate change, we need to move from using oil-based fuel induction motors to using motors based on permanent magnetic materials, for use in electric vehicles, wind turbines, and many power generation applications. However current permanent magnet motors use rare earth metals, which, as their name suggests, are a very scarce and costly resource. This means that the use of rare earth metals in permanent magnets is not a sustainable solution for our energy problem. Furthermore, the price of rare earth permanent magnets limits their use in the high volume Electric Transportation industry. Thus there is a need to create permanent magnets which do not require the use of rare earth elements.
Grant Approved
�219,423.00
Research Theme
Climate Solutions, Transition Management and Opportunities
Initial Projected Completion Date
31/12/2020