Project description
Reshaping glass surfaces for the future
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, a persistent problem has plagued industries relying on glass surfaces: glare and reflections that hinder optimal performance. Traditional methods of combating reflections on glass surfaces have often involved complex chemical coatings and multi-step procedures. With this in mind, the EIC-funded GLASS project aims to shatter limitations with a pioneering laser technique that imprints biomimetic antireflective nanostructures onto glass. Bypassing chemical coatings for an eco-friendly, one-step process, this innovation holds immense potential across consumer electronics, optics and solar systems. The implications of GLASS are far-reaching, promising improved performance and visual clarity across a myriad of sectors.
Objective
Biomimetic (BIOM), spin-off the Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (GR), was founded in 2020 to lead the exploitation of
the results coming from a long R&D pathway on developing laser strategies for producing bionic surfaces (e.g. LiNaBioFluid and
Biocombs4Nanofibers FET projects). One of these investigations led to GLASS, a novel, cost-effective laser process, capable to imprint
biomimetic antireflective (AR) nanostructures on glass. GLASS provides remarkable AR properties, using a single-step and
environmentally friendly manufacturing process, contrary to the most used AR coating techniques in industry that involve the use of
chemicals and multiple steps. Considering the huge commercial applications that this unique laser strategy can have (e.g. displays,
special optics, digital cameras, automotive, telecommunication, solar systems), with this project BIOM will funnel efforts to address
the major challenge of GLASS related to the mechanical durability of laser treated glass. Ultimate aim is the use of GLASS-produced
AR glass for small-scale commercial applications, placing emphasis on consumer electronics displays and specialized optics markets.
For this purpose, BIOM is partnering with Corning Inc (CORN), currently the leading glass manufacturer for consumer electronics, to
work together on optimizing the GLASS process to meet the mechanical durability specifications of the two respective markets, while
at the same time will co-develop with LASEA, a recognized laser systems manufacturer, an automated GLASS laser system. These
technical improvements will be validated by CORN undertaking the role of customer, while BIOM with the support of FORTH PRAXI
NETWORK, a highly specialized company in technology
Fields of science (EuroSciVoc)
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CORDIS classifies projects with EuroSciVoc, a multilingual taxonomy of fields of science, through a semi-automatic process based on NLP techniques.
- engineering and technologymechanical engineeringmanufacturing engineering
- engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringsensorsoptical sensors
- engineering and technologymaterials engineeringcoating and films
- natural sciencesphysical sciencesopticslaser physics
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Programme(s)
- HORIZON.3.1 - The European Innovation Council (EIC) Main Programme
Funding Scheme
HORIZON-EIC - HORIZON EIC GrantsCoordinator
700 13 HERAKLION
Greece
The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.