FULLY RECYCLABLE HYBRID BIO-COMPOSITE FOR TRANSPORT APPLICATIONS

€3.86M EUR

Funder	European Commission
Recipient Organization	Centro Di Ricerche Europeo Di Tecnologie Design E Materiali
Country	Italy
Start Date	Jul 01, 2023
End Date	Dec 31, 2026
Duration	1,279 days
Number of Grantees	9
Roles	Participant; Coordinator; Associated Partner
Data Source	European Commission
Grant ID	`101091828`

Grant Description

The project aims at the development of a new, bio-based, smart and completely recyclable composite material, obtained by fast and low energy consumption out-of-autoclave process.

The matrix will be made by a new bio-based epoxy resin formulation filled by expanded graphite (EG), that will have a multiple role in the enhancement of both material and manufacturing process, providing smart-functions.

A hybrid composite will be developed, by the use of hemp and recycled carbon fibers (rCFs), thus maximizing the environmental benefits with a life-cycle perspective. The hybridization will let to exploit the advantages offered by both fibers, minimizing the relevant drawbacks. The manufacturing process will consist in a low energy version of the prepreg compression moulding (PCM).

Aeronautics and automotive field are the main sectors of interest.

All Grantees

Universita Degli Studi Di Salerno; Centre Scientifique & Technique Del'Industrie Textile Belge Asbl; Centro Di Ricerche Europeo Di Tecnologie Design E Materiali; Gen 2 Carbon Limited; Olgun Celik Sanayi Ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi; Rina Consulting Spa; Leonardo - Societa Per Azioni; Onyriq Labs, Sl; Nano-Tech Spa