Ecoefficient technologies and products based on natural fibres composites

Objective

The aim of this research is the substitution of mineral fillers and fibers presently used in automotive parts made with organic matrices, by natural (NF). This substitution will allow for the production of vehicle components with potentially complete recyclability. Moreover, the attainable lower weight due to the low density of the NF will enhance the quality of life due to the lowering of gas emission. The project is organized to develop new materials, fillers, and process, which will lead to the application of a new and environmental friendly. Many advantages are foreseen from the development of such material: the total recyclability, the lower CO2 consumption during the whole lifecycle. The expected results will be new composite systems based on both thermoplastic and thermo set reinforced with natural fibers, whose application and feasibility will be demonstrated through the production of prototypes.

Fields of science

• engineering and technology › materials engineering › fibers
• engineering and technology › materials engineering › composites

Programme(s)

• FP5-GROWTH - Programme for research technological development and demonstration on "Competitive and sustainable growth 1998-2002"

Topic(s)

• 1.1.3.-5. - RTD Activities of a Generic Nature : materials and their technologies for production and transformation and new and improved materials and production technologies in the steel field

Call for proposal

Data not available

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI PERUGIA

Address

Loc Pentima Bassa 21
05100 Terni
Italy

Participants (9)

ANTHONY, PATRICK & MURTA - EXPORTACAO LIMITADA

Portugal

Address

Sitio Da Falfeira
8600 Lagos

CELULOSA DE LEVANTE SA

Spain

Address

Ctra. Comarcal, 235, Km4.5
43500 Tortosa

CENTRO RICERCHE FIAT S.C.P.A.

Italy

Address

Strada Torino 50
10043 Orbassano

FINFLAX LTD.

Finland

Address

Pekantie 21
90900 Kiminki

FPK SA

Spain

Address

Barrio San Antolin 16 Poligono Ugaldeguren 2
48170 Zamudio

FUNDACION INASMET*

Spain

Address

Paseo Mikeletegi 2, Parque Tecnologico Miramon
20009 San Sebastian

LULEAA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Sweden

Address

Luleä University Of Technology
971 87 Lulea

SAAB AUTOMOBILE AB

Sweden

Address

461 80 Trollhaettan

THE UNIVERSITY OF THE BASQUE COUNTRY

Spain

Address

Avda. Felipe Iv 1 B
20011 San Sebastian