ENRTF ID: 193-E Project Title: Multifunctional Materials for Building Energy and Power Generation Category: E. Air Quality, Climate Change, and Renewable Energy Summary: Our collaborative team proposes to design and engineer novel two dimensional (2D)-material aerogels with multifunctionalities for renewable energy applications including both building superinsulation and power generation. Total Project Budget: $ 395,136 Proposed Project Time Period for the Funding Requested: June 30, 2023 (3 yrs) Name: Xiaojia Wang Sponsoring Organization: U of MN Job Title: Assistant Professor Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Science and Engineering Address: 246 Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 111 Church ST SE Minneapolis MN 55455 Telephone Number: (612) 625-1583 Email wang4940@umn.edu Location: Region: Metro County Name: Hennepin Alternate Text for Visual: The proposed 2D-material aerogels can prevent heat loss in winder and keep hot air out in summer