Frederick Research Center collaborates with RTD Talos for the DIAS project, focusing on the development of a Thermal Energy Storage (TES) system utilizing CDW-based inorganic polymers and innovative geopolymerization technology.

The final result was presented on Monday, 26 January 2026, at Frederick University's Engineeering Lab in Nicosia by the project's participants: Dr Alexandros Michaelides, Project Coordinator on behalf of RTD Talos Ltd, Professor Demetris Nicolaides, the project's Scientific Coordinator on behalf of Frederick Research Center, Mr Loizos Georgiou, a Civil Engineer with RTD Talos and the initiator of the project, and FRC's Researcher Dr Pavlos Mavrommatides. 

The project's methodology was structured around two main activities: Design, Development, and Upscaling of TES System, which includes optimizing materials and module design, followed by lab-scale testing and performance validation under simulated charging/discharging cycles to achieve Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6; and Innovation-Related Activities, involving the development of a pre-commercial TES prototype, pilot-scale production, operational testing, and comprehensive sustainability and techno-economic evaluations to reach TRL 7 for large-scale production and commercialization.

From lab to industry

After a series of experiments in the Engineering Lab, an innovative TES system using recycled CDW-based inorganic polymers was developed. The system will now be tested for large-scale production and commercialization. 

Overall, the project aims to address energy storage challenges while promoting environmental and economic sustainability.

Learn more about the project here.