Smart ELECTrodeposited Alloys for environmentally sustainable applications: from advanced protective coatings to micro/nano-robotic platforms

Objective

SELECTA is a highly inter-disciplinary initiative which has the primary goal of training young researchers in the field of smart electrodeposited metallic alloys suitable for environmental / sustainable development applications. The Network encompasses the fabrication and in-depth characterization of: (i) innovative protective coatings, (ii) resilient micro/nano-electromechanical systems, and (iii) wirelessly actuated micro/nano-robotic platforms for cutting-edge environmental applications. The project will explore new types of electrodeposited alloys (based on Fe, Cu or Al; free from hazardous and scarce raw elements), with tunable structure (amorphous, nanocrystalline), morphology (dense, nanoporous) and geometry (films, micropillars, nanowires), to meet specific technological demands (high wear/corrosion resistance, superior magnetic properties or hydrophobicity). SELECTA aims to integrate technological progress with environmental sustainability concerns, which is one of the major “Societal Challenges” listed in the Horizon 2020 Work Programme. Several disciplines (Physics, Electrochemistry, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Biology and Robotics) converge together to provide a holistic approach to accomplish the SELECTA goals. The project brings together 10 Beneficiaries and 7 Partner Organizations (including 5 private companies), belonging to 10 EU Member States (plus Switzerland and Serbia). Special efforts will be devoted to bridge fundamental science with commercialisation of the research outcome. The complementarities among partners will render a high-level, multi-faceted educational programme. World-class research will be combined with unique training opportunities in soft skills, such as career planning, dissemination, intellectual property rights, entrepreneurship or management. The Network aims to provide highly-qualified specialists able to face future professional challenges in either Academia or Industry in an independent manner.

Field of science

/engineering and technology/materials engineering/coating and films
/natural sciences/chemical sciences/electrochemistry
/social sciences/economics and business/economics/production economics
/social sciences/other social sciences/social sciences interdisciplinary/sustainable development
/engineering and technology/electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering/electronic engineering/robotics
/engineering and technology/nanotechnology/nanoelectromechanical systems
/natural sciences/earth and related environmental sciences/environmental sciences

Funding Scheme

MSCA-ITN-ETN - European Training Networks

Coordinator

UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE BARCELONA

Address

Calle Campus Universitario Sn Cerdanyola V
08290 Cerdanyola Del Valles
Spain

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

EU contribution

€ 495 745,92

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