Projet FibreNet (Horizon 2020, appel à projets 2017)
Action : Doctoral Networks
Panel : Information Science and Engineering
Statut du projet : CLOSED

FibreNet will train young fibre-professionals having multidisciplinary view to develop sustainable bio-based fibre products with tailored properties for different application fields in both academic and non-academic sectors. Bio-based fibre products are one of the corner-stones in the European bio-based industry corresponding to 12% of the employment in manufacturing. The industry, including such sectors as packaging, paper, biocomposites and biomedical and hygienic textiles, is currently undergoing a fundamental transformation in order to respond to the competition raised i) by low-wage countries and ii) by fossil-based materials. A common consensus in Europe is that to remain competitive and sustain the bio-based fibre industries in Europe, we should focus on developing new high added value products that have specific functionalities but reduced environmental impacts. In fibre-based products, developing new properties and improving the performance are, however, typically long and time-consuming processes. They usually involve massive and expensive laboratory and pilot-scale trials, which are followed by statistical analyses. There is a particular knowledge gap in understanding the influence of fibre and fibre interface properties on the mechanical properties of the end-product especially when developing products with tailored performance and functionalities. In addition to the research gap, there is a training gap in Europe, as we do not currently have a training programme which would educate professionals having a skill set needed for the fibre-centered approach that we propose in FibreNet. To fill the research and training gaps, we propose here a unique training and research network which provides and further develops knowhow, methods and tools in functionalization, characterization, numerical modelling and production of bio-based fibre products at multiple length scales. The network covers expertise on packaging, paper, biocomposites and biomedical textiles.

Mots clés : bio based fibre, fibre bond, mechanical characterization, functionalization, modelling, colloid and surface chemistry, microrobotics, biocomposites, packaging, wound healing, cell scaffolds, cellulose

Participants :
- Graz University of Technology (Autriche) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 511868.16 €
- Universitätsklinikum Aachen (Allemagne) — Partner, organization partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
- Tampere University (Finlande) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 807436.08 €
- Ita technologietransfer gmbh (Allemagne) — Partner, organization partner, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 0.0 €
- University of Maribor (Slovénie) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 469995.12 €
- Tetra pak packaging solutions ab (Suède) — Partner, organization partner, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 0.0 €
- BillerudKorsnäs (Sweden) (Suède) — Partner, organization partner, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 0.0 €
- Maastricht University (Pays-Bas) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 510748.56 €
- KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Suède) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 527318.64 €
- Kemira (Finland) (Finlande) — Partner, beneficiary, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 269145.36 €
- Educell (Slovénie) — Partner, organization partner, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 0.0 €
- Bcomp ltd (Suisse) — Partner, organization partner, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 0.0 €
- Mondi ag (Autriche) — Partner, organization partner, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 0.0 €
- KU Leuven (Belgique) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 501120.0 €
- Predilnica Litija (Slovenia) (Slovénie) — Partner, beneficiary, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 234997.56 €