Objective "This project aims at the development of multiscale simulation methodology and software for predicting the morphology (spatial distribution and state of aggregation of nanoparticles), thermal (glass temperature), mechanical (viscoelastic storage and loss moduli, plasticity, fracture toughness and compression strength), electrical and optical properties of soft and hard polymer matrix nanocomposites from the atomic-level characteristics of their constituent nanoparticles and macromolecules and from the processing conditions used in their preparation.The hierarchical simulation methodology and software to be developed will be validated against two main categories of systems: silica-filled natural and synthetic rubbers and carbon nanotube filled thermoset resins. The novel ground-breaking modelling methodology should significantly improve the reliable design and processability of nanocomposites contributing to the EU Grand Challenges for reduction of CO2 emission, energy savings by light-weight high-strength nanocomposites, mobility and improved living environment. The successful outcome of the project will constitute an important advance in the state of the art and will have immediate industrial, economic and environmental impact.The multiscale simulation methodology of EU-COMPNANOCOMP focuses on soft nanocomposites (thermoplastics) whereas the complementary RU-COMPNANOCOMP focuses on glassy nanocomposites (thermosets)(grey in proposal). RU-COMPNANOCOMP is completed with EU partners for experimental validation of the multiscale modelling codes. Both EU and RU consortia work on the development of algorithms to be integrated in a multiscale modelling software package for further commercialization.A total of 213.5 man months completed with 26 man months from own resources is proposed with a project duration of 36 months appropriate for achieving the challenging objectives. EU-COMPNANOCOMP has a total cost of 2.3 million € with EC funding of 1.5 million € requested." Fields of science natural sciencescomputer and information sciencessoftwarenatural scienceschemical sciencespolymer sciencesengineering and technologynanotechnologynano-materialsnatural sciencescomputer and information sciencescomputational sciencemultiphysicsengineering and technologymaterials engineeringnanocomposites Programme(s) FP7-NMP - Specific Programme "Cooperation": Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies Topic(s) NMP.2011.1.4-5 - Multiscale Modelling as a Tool for Virtual Nanotechnology Experimentation (Coordinated call with Russia) Call for proposal FP7-NMP-2011-EU-RUSSIA See other projects for this call Funding Scheme CP-FP - Small or medium-scale focused research project Coordinator STICHTING DUTCH POLYMER INSTITUTE EU contribution € 161 579,00 Address JOHN F KENNEDYLAAN 2 5600 AX EINDHOVEN Netherlands See on map Region Zuid-Nederland Noord-Brabant Zuidoost-Noord-Brabant Activity type Research Organisations Administrative Contact Denka Hristova-Bogaerds (Dr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data Participants (7) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all RHODIA OPERATIONS France EU contribution € 131 346,00 Address 9 RUE DES CUIRASSIERS, IMMEUBLE SILEX 2 SOLVAY 69003 Lyon See on map Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Rhône-Alpes Rhône Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Ludovic Odoni (Dr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data ETHNICON METSOVION POLYTECHNION Greece EU contribution € 181 030,00 Address HEROON POLYTECHNIOU 9 ZOGRAPHOU CAMPUS 157 80 ATHINA See on map Region Αττική Aττική Κεντρικός Τομέας Αθηνών Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Doros Theodorou (Prof.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITEIT EINDHOVEN Netherlands EU contribution € 396 135,00 Address GROENE LOPER 3 5612 AE Eindhoven See on map Region Zuid-Nederland Noord-Brabant Zuidoost-Noord-Brabant Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Alfons Bruekers (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE CNRS France EU contribution € 187 228,00 Address RUE MICHEL ANGE 3 75794 Paris See on map Region Ile-de-France Ile-de-France Paris Activity type Research Organisations Administrative Contact Sandrine Magnetto (Dr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data GENERAL ELECTRIC DEUTSCHLAND HOLDING GMBH Germany EU contribution € 101 540,00 Address BLEICHSTRASSE 64-66 60313 Frankfurt Am Main See on map Region Hessen Darmstadt Frankfurt am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Theodosia Kourkoutsaki (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Total cost No data CENTRO EUROPEO PER I POLIMERI NANOSTRUTTURATI SCARL Italy EU contribution € 197 100,00 Address VIA GIUSEPPE GIUSTI 9 50121 Florence See on map Region Centro (IT) Toscana Firenze Activity type Research Organisations Administrative Contact Jose Kenny (Prof.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data UNIVERSITAET ULM Germany EU contribution € 135 840,00 Address HELMHOLTZSTRASSE 16 89081 Ulm See on map Region Baden-Württemberg Tübingen Ulm, Stadtkreis Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Alexei Khokhlov (Prof.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data