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Multi-Level Protection of Materials for Vehicles by “Smart” Nanocontainers

PROJECTS
Funding
European
European Union
Duration
-
Status
Complete with results
Geo-spatial type
Other
Total project cost
€10 510 971
EU Contribution
€7 143 481
Project Acronym
MUST
STRIA Roadmaps
Vehicle design and manufacturing (VDM)
Transport mode
Multimodal icon
Transport sectors
Passenger transport,
Freight transport

Overview

Call for proposal
FP7-NMP-2007-LARGE-1
Link to CORDIS
Objectives

The project MUST will provide new technologies based on active multi-level protective systems for future vehicle materials. “Smart” release nanocontainers will be developed and incorporated in commercial paints, lacquers and adhesive systems to prepare new products exhibiting self-healing properties. A multi-level self-healing approach will combine - in the same system - several damage prevention and reparation mechanisms, which will be activated in response to environmental conditions. The main objective of the project will cover design, development, testing and application of coated materials and adhesives used as novel multi-level protection systems for future vehicles. The new active protection systems will be based on different types of “smart” nanocontainers incorporated in polymer matrixes and adapted to the level of protection. These systems will result in a radical improvement of the long-term performance of metallic or polymer substrates.

 

 

Methodology

To achieve the objectives, MUST has been configured in four main activities (WP).

 

WP2 is divided in 6 sub-projects (SP) where SP1 is technology-oriented, and concerns the production of nanocontainers. SP2 and SP3 are directed to basic research, and consider fundamental studies on self-healing mechanisms and development of simulation models. SP4, 5 and 6 consider exploitation, costs and upscaling of the most promising systems in automotive, aerospace and maritime sectors, respectively.

 

The demonstration of the technologies will be performed together with continuous risk management in WP3.

 

WP4 also will manage dissemination of the results and training activities and WP1 will consider the whole coordination of the project.

 

MUST will increase considerably the life cycle of materials and therefore boost the competitive strength of the European transport industry. The multi-level protection approach will also open opportunities for the application of new light materials (magnesium and aluminium alloys) in vehicle manufacturing.

Funding

Parent Programmes
Institution Type
Public institution
Institution Name
European Commission
Type of funding
Public (EU)

Results

Corrosion protection on-demand in vehicles

 

Novel coatings developed with EU support enable the release of healing agents in response to changes in the environment. Longer service lives and increased safety are among the expected benefits for transport vehicles.

 

Metallic components are widely used in the transportation sector. They are subject to harsh environmental conditions that can minimise service life and safety, not to mention aesthetic appeal. Coatings have been around for many years, providing protection against corrosion and wear. The playing field has now changed dramatically thanks to novel nanomaterials and coating technologies developed by the EU-funded project 'Multi-level protection of materials for vehicles by 'smart' nanocontainers' (MUST).

 

Novel miniaturised containers (nanocontainers) were loaded with healing agents and incorporated into multi-layer coatings. Changes in the environment (pH, temperature, water, etc.) induced release of these agents, facilitating their transport throughout the coating. Some of MUST's top performers include pre-treatments and primers for corrosion inhibition in automobile and aircraft components. Active protection coatings with layered double hydroxide nanocontainers of corrosion inhibitor and silica nanocontainers for active corrosion protection are some examples. They also include corrosion-inhibiting structural adhesives for cars and maritime coatings. More information is available on the http://www.sintef.no/Projectweb/MUST/ (project website).

 

MUST self-healing coatings are expected to meet or surpass current environmental regulations while keeping processing costs down regardless of the transport sector. They have received international recognition, resulting in 50 publications and 5 patent applications, and enabled the creation of a spin-off company. Longer service lifetimes and less degradation will have important impact on the competitiveness of the transport sector and the safety of passengers.

Partners

Lead Organisation
Organisation
Airbus Defence And Space Gmbh
Address
Ludwig-Boelkow-Allee 1, 85521 Ottobrunn, Germany
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€711 456
Partner Organisations
Organisation
Helsingin Yliopisto
Address
Yliopistonkatu 4, 14 Helsingin Yliopisto, Finland
EU Contribution
€311 500
Organisation
Chemetall Gmbh
Address
Trakehner Strasse 3, 60487 Frankfurt Am-Main, Germany
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€230 500
Organisation
Centro Ricerche Fiat - Societa Consortile Per Azioni
Address
Strada Torino, 50, 10043 ORBASSANO (TO), Italy
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€352 500
Organisation
Sika Technology Ag
Address
Zugerstrasse 50, 6340 Baar, Switzerland
EU Contribution
€187 000
Organisation
Stiftelsen Sintef
Address
Strindveien, 7034 Trondheim, Norway
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€1 078 922
Organisation
Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
Address
Kaiser-Wilhelm-Allee, 51368 Leverkusen, Germany
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€126 000
Organisation
Max-Planck-Gesellschaft Zur Forderung Der Wissenschaften Ev
Address
HOFGARTENSTRASSE 8, 80539 München, Germany
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€388 375
Organisation
Varnish Srl
Address
Via M. I. Del Lavoro 4, 28066 Galliate, Italy
EU Contribution
€219 350
Organisation
Daimler Ag
Address
Mercedesstrasse, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€283 000
Organisation
Universidade De Aveiro
Address
CAMPUS UNIVERSITÁRIO DE SANTIAGO, 3810-193 AVEIRO, Portugal
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€630 844
Organisation
"national Center For Scientific Research ""demokritos"""
Address
END OF PATRIARCHOU GRIGORIOU E AND 27 NEAPOLEOS STREET, 15341 AGIA PARASKEVI, Greece
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€550 500
Organisation
European Virtual Institute On Knowledge-Based Multifunctional Materials Aisbl
Address
Rue Du Trone 98, 1050 Bruxelles, Belgium
EU Contribution
€85 200
Organisation
Mankiewicz Gebr. & Co. Gmbh & Co Kg
Address
Georg Wilhelm Str 189, 21107 Hamburg, Germany
EU Contribution
€139 000
Organisation
Instytut Katalizy I Fizykochemii Powierzchni Im. Jerzego Habera Polska Akademia Nauk
Address
Ul. Niezapominajek 8, 30239 Krakow, Poland
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€412 650
Organisation
Steinbeis Advanced Risk Technologies Gmbh
Address
Willi Bleicher Str 19, 70174 Stuttgart, Germany
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€464 799
Organisation
Re-Turn As
Address
Titangaten 1, 1630 Gamle Fredrikstad, Norway
EU Contribution
€255 600
Organisation
Associacao Do Instituto Superior Tecnico Para A Investigacao E Desenvolvimento
Address
Avenida Rovisco Pais 1, 1049 001 Lisboa, Portugal
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€300 810
Organisation
Universitaet Paderborn
Address
Warburger Strasse 100, 33098 Paderborn, Germany
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€415 475

Technologies

Technology Theme
Road vehicle propulsion
Technology
Self-healing coatings
Development phase
Research/Invention

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