SUINK (SUstainable self-charging power systems developed by INKjet printing) is a Horizon Europe research and innovation project aiming to design and implement sustainable, flexible and printable self-charging power systems to supply power to a wide range of sensors for the automotive industry.

It aims to develop green solutions to produce innovative sensors able to create their own energy rather than needing electricity from the vehicle’s battery. These self-charging power systems will be based on the combination of biobased, conductive, dielectric and piezoelectric inks that will be applied by inkjet printing on biobased flexible surfaces. They will harvest electrical energy from mechanical vibrations.

The project follows circular principles from design to the end-of-life of products, implementing new recyclability and reusability protocols. Further applications will include the development of a new recyclable energy-harvesting textile material to be used in vehicles’ interiors.

As the SUINK project enters its final year, it is ready to showcase its innovative, sustainable and flexible solutions designed to support the development and testing of autonomous sensors in the automotive sector.

SUINK is now in its last year, and it will be holding three webinars showcasing the work done on the development of green solutions to produce innovative sensors able to create their own energy rather than needing electricity from the vehicle’s battery.

The first webinar will focus on the key results achieved in the development of bio-based conductive, dielectric and piezoelectric inks. These advanced materials are central to creating an efficient self-charging power system, tailored for a wide range of sensor applications in next-generation vehicles.

This webinar will take place at 10.00-11.30 CET on 26 November. It will be in English. Registration and programme.