Objective One of the major obstacles in the effective use of nanostructured carbon as reinforcement in polymer matrix composites is their agglomeration and poor dispersion within the metallic matrix. To overcome this obstacle the proposed project will synthesize and functionalize nanoscaled polymers of carbon nanotubes (mainly) and graphene sheets by employing environmentally friendly and cost-effective methods. Lab-scale production of carbon-based nanocomposites will be initially implemented, primarily for marine coatings but also for other applications where materials performance or biodegradability is of major importance.High purity, low-cost carbon nanotubes and graphene will be tested in order to tailor their chemical functionality towards epoxy resins and biodegradable polyesters. High-throughput methods of carbon nanotubes production, based on fluidized bed technology, will be employed. Functionalization schemes, which can result in fast and economical synthesis of multifunctional nanocomposites, will be carried out by adopting protocols developed by the consortium. The characterization of the multifunctional lab-scale composites will provide a better understanding on how the scale and morphology of reinforcements can promote synergistically materials performance. Modelling of carbon nanotubes and epoxy binder compositions via the novel method of artificial neural network will also contribute to this insight.Up-scaling of the qualified material production processes will be subsequently realized, resulting in the operation of large-scale production lines in the facilities of the industrial partners. The proposed research plan represents a key enabling technology for manufacturers to maximise profit and gain competitive advantages. Optimisation of the processing input parameters will be carried out in order to achieve desired processability (e.g. rheological properties), increased performance (mechanical, electrical or thermal properties) and improved antifouling properties. Fields of science engineering and technologynanotechnologynano-materialstwo-dimensional nanostructuresgrapheneengineering and technologymaterials engineeringcompositesnatural scienceschemical sciencespolymer sciencesengineering and technologymaterials engineeringcoating and filmsengineering and technologymaterials engineeringnanocomposites Programme(s) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Topic(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2011-IAPP - Marie Curie Action: "Industry-Academia Partnerships and Pathways" Call for proposal FP7-PEOPLE-2011-IAPP See other projects for this call Funding Scheme MC-IAPP - Industry-Academia Partnerships and Pathways (IAPP) Coordinator Global Nanotechnologies S.A. for the Design, Development, Production and Trading of Nanotechnology Materials Address Mesogion avenue 401 15343 Aghia paraskevi Greece See on map Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Stephanos Nitodas (Dr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window EU contribution No data Participants (3) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all "NATIONAL CENTER FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ""DEMOKRITOS""" Greece EU contribution € 388 211,00 Address End of patriarchou grigoriou e and 27 neapoleos street 15341 Agia paraskevi See on map Region Αττική Aττική Βόρειος Τομέας Αθηνών Activity type Research Organisations Administrative Contact Euripides Papadopoulos (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Other funding No data MORAVIA BOYA VE KIMYA SANAYI TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI Türkiye EU contribution € 419 734,00 Address Fevzi cakmak caddesi 2 sefakoy 34295 Istanbul See on map Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Zeynep Burcu Bayboğan (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Other funding No data DOKUZ EYLUL UNIVERSITY OF IZMIR Türkiye EU contribution € 335 126,00 Address Cumhuriyet bulvari 144 35210 Alsancak izmir See on map Region Ege İzmir İzmir Administrative Contact Levent Cavas (Dr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Other funding No data
