Projet TheLink (Horizon 2020, appel à projets 2014)
Action : Doctoral Networks
Panel : Information Science and Engineering
Statut du projet : CLOSED

Research and training in TheLink spans the material development chain for nanostructured polymers. These materials, including phase separated polymers and composites, are attracting scientific and industrial interest due to the outstanding properties and functionalities that can be achieved. However, to exploit the potential of these materials an in-depth understanding of the relationship between nano/micro structures and macro-level properties is required. TheLink aims to generate this knowledge on an interdisciplinary basis combining simulation, characterisation and processing. The recruited fellows will take nanomaterial development beyond “trial and error” towards a knowledge-based and industrially feasible approach. Three case studies (phase separated polymers and composites, separation membranes and self-diagnosing polymers) will be used to guide the research and to demonstrate the project developments. Careful attention will also be paid to broader market requirements and standardisation. High-quality individualised training in scientific and transferable skills, and a structured network program of training units, will provide the fellows with unique interdisciplinary competence in simulation, characterisation and processing, and move them from theoretical investigations towards industrial application and entrepreneurship. The active involvement of industrial partners, secondments in applied research and industry and a strong research and training emphasis on market requirements will furthermore provide them with the intersectoral experience needed for a career in the development of nanostructured polymers.

Mots clés : simulation, modelling, characterisation, processing, nanostructured polymers, filter membranes, emi shielding, adhesives, conductive polymers, nanofillers

Participants :
- University of Minho (Portugal) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 476712.72 €
- Accelrys (Royaume-Uni) — Partner, organization partner, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 0.0 €
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Allemagne) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 249216.48 €
- University of La Rioja (Espagne) — Partner, organization partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
- Covestro (Germany) (Allemagne) — Partner, beneficiary, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 249216.48 €
- Promolding (Netherlands) (Pays-Bas) — Partner, beneficiary, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 255374.28 €
- GVS (Italy) (Italie) — Partner, beneficiary, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 258061.32 €
- Avanzare (Spain) (Espagne) — Partner, beneficiary, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 247872.96 €
- Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas (Grèce) — Partner, beneficiary, Recherche, subvention : 484773.84 €
- Simula (Norvège) — Partner, organization partner, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 0.0 €
- Witec (Allemagne) — Partner, organization partner, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 0.0 €
- Fraunhofer Society (Allemagne) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Recherche, subvention : 498432.96 €
- University of Twente (Pays-Bas) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 255374.28 €
- Imperial College London (Royaume-Uni) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 819863.64 €
- TH Köln - University of Applied Sciences (Allemagne) — Partner, organization partner, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 0.0 €