Join host Ian Peterman as he welcomes Martin Schichtel, CEO of KraftBlock and a trailblazer in energy storage innovations. In this insightful episode, Martin shares KraftBlock’s origin, sparked by his extensive background in high-temperature applications and a pivotal documentary about heat storage. He talks about how KraftBlock is revolutionizing the way industries handle waste heat, turning a byproduct into a valuable resource for generating electricity and driving various industrial processes. Martin also discusses the technological breakthroughs and challenges of KraftBlock, its role in decarbonizing industries like steel and snack food manufacturing, and his vision for using thermal energy storage to combat climate change effectively.

Notable Moments:

• 00:29 – The Origin Story of KraftBlock

• 02:44 – Tackling Energy Waste and Climate Change

• 07:13 – Innovative Solutions for Heat Storage and Efficiency

• 18:32 – Real-world Applications and Impact

• 30:42 – The Future of Heat Storage Technology and Sustainability

• 03:52 – Understanding the Heat Economy

• 11:09 – Overcoming Material Challenges in Heat Storage

• 15:04 – The Significance of High-Temperature Energy Storage

• 21:15 – KraftBlock’s Impact on Reducing CO2 Emissions

• 25:30 – Martin Schichtel’s Vision for Global Energy Efficiency

About Martin Schichtel:

Martin was born in Saarbrücken in 1969. He graduated with a doctorate degree in Chemistry from the University of Saarland with a focus on Nanoparticle Composites and Smart Coatings. Martin founded Kraftblock (formerly Nebuma) together with his co-founder Susanne in 2014. He filed his first patent in 1998 and has 20 years of experience in material development, production and sales. As the Head of the Department of Ceramics he developed the Department of Polymer Nanoparticle Composites at the Institute for New Materials, University of Saarland. Subsequently he headed the Smart Coatings division at ItN Nanovation AG. Martin always had a deep passion for innovation: he started inventing at the age of 12 with the ambition to change our world for the better.

Learn more about Martin Schichtel and KraftBlock:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-schichtel/

• https://kraftblock.com

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