Sustainable solutions for marine
Nanto Cleantech developed a biocide-free technology for antifouling applications
Nanto Cleantech takes part in Horizon 2020, specifically in the NANOLEAP project (2015-2018), which objective is to bring together a european network of pilot production facilities focused on scaling up nanocomposites synthesis and processing methods. Particularly Nanto Cleantech’s project is “Nanocomposite for building constructions and civil infrastructures. European network pilot production line to promote industrial application cases”. The resulting network of properly equipped pilot plants will be available to companies active across the european construction value chain and for new players who are considering entering the market. Thus, through this focus on a near-industrial scale, project NANOLEAP will effectively support manufacturing SME’s in the implementation of research results for the development of innovative products and processes In fact the goal is to allow SME’s to make a leap from laboratory-scale study to industrial production. Pilot plants dealing with the most promising applications of polymeric nanocomposites in the construction and engineering sector have been selected to take part in the NANOLEAP Project.
In January 2018 has started ReSiStant project, with a term of 4 years and which targets the optimization of two industrial pilot lines by using micro- and nanostructured surfaces for drag reduction. Nanto Cleantech IS Ltd, the participant company of Nanto Cleantech group, participates with its smart materials based on nanotechnology.
The objectives are to implement new developed surfaces into 1) Aircraft Turbofan Engines and 2) Industrial Compressors. Positive effects by usage of such surfaces could give benefits in terms of efficiency, CO2 reduction and noise emission and further on a positive economic and ecological impact. To enable the usage of the above mentioned micro- and nanostructures, special development on the surface material for better durability in rough conditions has to be done. It is planned to do nano-functionalization, like implementing nanostructures and nanoparticles for better resistance in rough conditions. Surface modifications such as riblets are the most promising technology that could be applied without additional external energy or additional amount of air.
