protecting the environment from oil-based lubricants

Project description

An eco-friendly alternative to fluorocarbon-based ski wax

The secret to making skis and snowboards last longer and go faster is wax. The environmental downside to waxing the planks is the presence of perfluorochemicals (PFCs) in various non-stick coatings. Studies reveal the risks to human health and wildlife. Also, PFCs don’t break down in soil, sediment or groundwater. This is why the EU-funded NZERO project has developed a natural bio-degradable ski wax, which it will now start to market. There is a wax for each type of user – alpine skiing, cross country and snowboarding – and for different types of snow. The project will investigate markets and channels to promote commercialisation. NZERO waxes have been tested by professionals to ensure a better glide and control.

Fields of science

• engineering and technology › mechanical engineering › tribology › lubrication
• natural sciences › chemical sciences › organic chemistry › hydrocarbons
• natural sciences › biological sciences › ecology › ecosystems

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.3. - PRIORITY 'Societal challenges
• H2020-EU.2.3. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Innovation In SMEs
• H2020-EU.2.1. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies

Topic(s)

• EIC-SMEInst-2018-2020 - SME instrument

Call for proposal

H2020-SMEInst-2018-2020-1
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Funding Scheme

SME-1 - SME instrument phase 1

Coordinator

MARTEEN SPORTS WORLD SL

Address

Cl Roc Boronat 108 Esc C 4-4
08018 Barcelona
Spain

Activity type

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

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EU contribution

€ 50 000