Nanotough

Nanotough.

Nanotough is a European framework project that focuses on developing tough plastic materials using nanotechnology. A total of 11 partners from Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Romania and Denmark are participating in the project. ^[1]

Nanotough Basic objectives

The objective of Nanotough is to obtain a deeper understanding of the interfacial structure of nanocomposites within a polyolefin matrix and thus use nanoparticles like nanoclay to turn upside down the construction of a number of well-known products, where today metals or plastics are used in for example cars or aircrafts. The project will enable realization of the great performance potential of these materials through development of novel multiphase and hybrid nanocomposites.

The project aims to improve the stiffness of polyolefin nanocomposites while not only maintaining but also improving the toughness of the matrix considerably. The technical objective is to optimize and, through novel interface design, to develop new cost effective hybrid (nanofiller-fibre) nanocomposites as an alternative to heavily filled polymers and expensive engineering polymers and fulfill industry requirements for high performance materials in high tech applications. Nanocomposites are emerging new materials that promise improved properties, but in practice, it has been difficult to translate existing knowledge on nanotechnology into tangible products. Nanotough’s objective is, in addition to basic research, to remove the technical barriers so that nano-composite-materials can be used commercially and lead to development of new products. ^[2]

Partners

Aalborg University, Denmark (coordinator)
Chemical Research Institute, Romania
University of Hamburg, Germany
Technical University of Denmark, Denmark
University of Genova, Italy
ARMINES-CEMEF, France
Centro Ricerche Fiat, Italy
The Danish Technological Institute, Denmark
Laviosa Chimica Mineraria, Italy
FPK S.A, Spain
Aviospace, Italy

See also

Nanotough.aau.dk

Footnotes

1. ^ Nanotough.aau.dk
2. ^ About Nanotough at Nanotough.aau.dk