Development of a low FST and high mechanical performance nanocomposite foam core material for ferries and cruise ship superstructures”

Objective

The main scope of the NANOCORE Project is the development of a new and cost-effective production technology for sandwich structures foam core materials with non-toxic flame retardants and enhanced mechanical properties. The primary reason for this new material development is the to meet the current European requirements of the REACH -Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals- legislation and achieve low Fire, Smoke and Toxicity (FST) values, according to the SOLAS reglations.

The technology developed during the project will be directly and easily transferable to other polymer-based materials, such as bulk thermoplastics, thermosets, composites and other foams, enabling them to meet the REACH requirements. In fact, the use of the technology is not expected to be restricted purely to the shipbuilding industry; we anticipate that all application of plastic materials requiring FST properties can be met by the NANOCORE technology.

Fields of science

• engineering and technology › materials engineering › composites
• engineering and technology › mechanical engineering › vehicle engineering › naval engineering › sea vessels

Programme(s)

• FP7-SME - Specific Programme "Capacities": Research for the benefit of SMEs

Topic(s)

• SME-1 - Research for SMEs

Call for proposal

FP7-SME-2010-1
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Funding Scheme

BSG-SME - Research for SMEs

Coordinator

ACCIONA CONSTRUCCION SA

Address

Avenida De Europa 18 Parque Empresarial
28108 Alcobendas
Spain

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)

Administrative Contact

Javier Sacristan Bermejo (Dr.)

Links

EU contribution

€ 59 430

Participants (6)

5M SRO

Participation ended

Czechia

Address

Na Zahonech 1177
686 04 Kunovice

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)

Administrative Contact

Richard Pavlica (Dr.)

Links

Global Nanotechnologies S.A. for the Design, Development, Production and Trading of Nanotechnology Materials

Greece

EU contribution

€ 275 054

Address

Mesogion Avenue 401
15343 Aghia Paraskevi

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)

Administrative Contact

Stephanos Nitodas (Dr.)

Links

PLASTICOS KAREY SA

Spain

EU contribution

€ 406 724

Address

Calle Las Canas 2
26006 Logrono

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)

Administrative Contact

Jaime Rudiez Ruiz (Mr.)

Links

C.G.S. DI COLUCCIA MICHELE & C. S.A.S.

Italy

EU contribution

€ 15 200

Address

Via Garibaldi 26
56124 Pisa

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)

Administrative Contact

Costantino Raspi (Mr.)

Links

INSTITUTO TECNOLOGICO DE ARAGON

Spain

EU contribution

€ 20 229

Address

Maria De Luna 8
50018 Zaragoza

Activity type

Research Organisations

Administrative Contact

Jose Ramon Valdes (Mr.)

Links

ANTHONY, PATRICK & MURTA-EXPORTACAO LDA

Portugal

EU contribution

€ 198 603

Address

Sitio Da Falfeira En 120
8601 903 Lagos

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)

Administrative Contact

Guy Anthony Vere Simmonds (Mr.)

Links