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Advanced Sustainable Surface
and Material Technologies 4
Functional Polymers
Jordi Romero - EURECAT
Stefano Turri – Politecnico di Milano
ESM Demo-cases presentation
Croatian Greenomed Conference–20/03/2018
1. Thematic domain of the demo-case
Manufacturing and surface finishing of
Functional components in polymeric materialsthrough development, up-scaling and integration of Advanced and
Sustainable Materials & Processes
Keywords:
• Polymers and polymer composites (textile fibers)
• Sustainable manufacturing technologies
• Nanotechnologies
• Surface enhancements: treatments, coatings and nanotexturing
• Substitution (of critical/toxic substances, additives, materials)
• Renewable sources
Croatian Greenomed Conference–20/03/2018
1. Thematic domain of the demo-case
Advanced Technologies (Hybrid processes: Printed Electronics, Plastic Processing, Coating & Surface Treatments…)
Nanotechnologies (Nanotextures, Nanomaterials, Nanocomposites)
New materials (Inks, Dyes, Biopolymers…)
New efficient processes (Plasma treatment, photopolymerization…
Photonics (Laser manufacturing, nanometrology…)
Advanced Tooling & sensors
Data Process Management
Enabling methods and technologies
Manufacturing and surface finishing of
Functional components in polymeric materials
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1. Thematic domain _ Value Chain & Impact
NanotexturedFilm Production
Injection MouldingNanoreplication
NanotexturedTooling
Hard & ProtectiveNanostructured
Coatings
Use-case Examples:
PrintedElectronic Film
Production
Injection MouldingIntegration
Stretchableelectronic
inksProduction
Protective & Functional Coatings
Deposition
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2.1 Use-cases (or industrial applications)
addressed in the general demo-case
Surface & Coating technologies on Polymers for functional and structural applications (on-going)
Other possible topics:
• Polymeric Nanocomposites & Nano-reinforced Composites for lightweight applications (New)
• Bio-based, recyclable and biodegradable polymers (New)
• Functional Polymer-based Textiles (New)• ….
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Catalonia
Lombardy
2.2 Who is today working at the use cases?
Use Case1_ Surface & Coating technologies for functional Polymers
Lombardy: Sustainable Coating Technologies on Polymers & Textiles
Catalonia: In-mouldelectronics, Injection Nanopatterning & Textiles
Other regions in talks: Navarra, East Netherlands, Auvergne-Rhone Alps, Pays de la Loire, Slovenia ....
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2.2 Who is working at the use cases?
• Catalan Focus: Hybrid Processes and Nanotechnology Up-scaling for Functional Plastics Injection
• Lombardy Focus: Advanced Coating technologies integrating environmental-friendly technologies (plasma treatment, UV-curing, sol-gel processes, PVD… ) for polymers and textiles
Potential End-users Technology providersResearch and innovation
actors
Zanini, Kostal, Taurus, Ficosa, E.G.O, Jabil, Walterpack, ...
Microrelleus, Flubetech, Isovolta, Chemigraph, Iris
ICN2, EURECAT, CNM, IQS, …
Potential End-users Technology providersResearch and innovation
actors
Novellini, Barnem, Camfart, Whirlpool, Marzotto
Greencoat, Kenosistec, Benasedo, Tecnofirma
Politecnico di Milano, University of Milano-Bicocca,
University of Bergamo, University of Brescia
Use Case1_ Surface & Coating technologies for functional Polymers
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Use-case2_Polymeric Nanocomposites & Nano-reinforced Composites for lightweight applications
2.2 Who is working at the use cases?
• Catalan Focus: Nanocompounding and Lightweight reinforced nanocomposites by RTM and Pultrusion
• Lombardy (or Other Regions) Focus: compounding with nanofillers, nanocomposite characterization, nanoreinforced end products
Potential End-users Technology providersResearch and innovation
actors
Carbures, CELSA, Gestamp, Airborne, Marina Textil UDG, EURECAT, ICMAB, ICN2,
Potential End-users Technology providersResearch and innovation
actors
Whirlpool, Pirelli, Camfart Lati Politecnico di MilanoUniversity of Milano-Bicocca
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3 – Envisaged intra-regional nodes configuration
IME: In Mold Electronics
• Integrated Sensors
• Touch interactive surfaces
• Integrated light emitting devices
NanoTexturing: Surface Functionalization & Control
• Surface energy: Hidrofobic / Hidrofilic
• Aesthetics: Color, light paths, ..
• Mechanical behaviour: friction, …
Generation of and R&D Infrastructure in Catalonia 4 Pilot Manufacturing with capacitiesin the development of new products (& processes) in high added value plastic parts with
advanced funcionalities
Catalonia Strategic Proposition
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3 – Envisaged intra-regional nodes configuration
Thermoplastic Injection pilot site (upgraded towards Functional Polymers Components Processing Pilot: Printed electronics + Surface Micro/Nanotexturing + Molding)
Microelectronics clean room facilities + Nanotechnology labs with NIL litography
Services:-Pilot production of FunctionalPlastic Components- Product desing andProcess-upscaling-Training & ConsultancyTechnologies:Injection MouldingPrinted Electronics+ NanoImprint LitographySi Microelectronics lab& Femtolaser mechanization
Use Case1_Surface & Coating technologies for functional Polymers
Catalonia
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3 – Envisaged intra-regional nodes configuration
Lombardy Value Proposition
Synergistic implementation of sustainable coating technologies on polymericsubstrates
PVD / CVDPlasmaPhotopolymerizationSol-gel
• Passing from TRL 6-7 to 8-9 (Replacement of highly toxic Cr6+ salts, Enhancing surface scratch and wear resistance and Environmental friendly additives and auxiliaries)
• Possibility to develop and validate custom processes• Test on continuous pilot line operating in real industrial environment• Training and advanced material characterization at high reputation research and
technology centers
Lombardy
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3 – Envisaged intra-regional nodes configuration
Lombardy
Upgraded existing UV-PVD pilot site (Greencoat)
Services:Pilot production of hard coatingson polymers through sustainabletechnologies
Technologies (continuous):PVD/CVD sputteringPlasma treatmentPhotopolymerization
Totally new pilot site (Polimi/UnimiB training and characterization center)
Services:TrainingAdvanced characterization
Technologies (batch):PVD/CVD sputteringPlasma treatmentPhotopolymerizationSol-gel
Use Case1_Surface & Coating technologies for functional Polymers
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3 – Envisaged intra-regional nodes configuration
Involved Partners
• Kenosistec (SME): producer of customized vacuumequipment / sputtering sources
• .
• Benasedo (SME): producer of customized, solvent-free UV-curable photopolymers
• .
• Plume (SME): plasma technologies, custom processes, after sale services
• GreenCoat (SME): proprietary continuous pilot plant fullyequipped with spray-coating (robotic arms), UV-curing units, PVD chambers (metallization), CVD chambers (silanization)
• Novellini (LE): manufacturing of hydrosanitary & Design products
• .
• Barnem (SME): manufacturing of automotive functional components
• .
• Camfart SME): manufacturing of abrasive wheels
Lombardy
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4 – Envisaged inter-regional nodes configuration
Totally new pilot site (or connection)
Upgraded existing pilot site (or connection)
Existing pilot site (or connection)
Hard coatings on FunctionalPolymer Components:Enhanced life-time of nanotextured functional surfacesBetter adhesion and affinityon polymer substratesSubstitution of toxic substances (Cr6+ salts)
Use Case 1_Surface & Coating technologies for functional Polymers
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9 – Current challenges and actions planned in 2018
Challenges 2018:- Amplify both the technical and regional reach of
the Demo-Case with new use cases and leaders to consolidate our European Added Value,
- Generate more European consortia for H2020 callsActions 2018:• Core Regional leadership renewal via meetings• Business Case generation for use-cases and DC• Consolidate industrial participation through letter of
support signatures