Fully automated (computer controlled) coating device (Challanger 175, nsm Nobert Schläfli AG, Switzerland)

The device enables a controlled (in terms of coating speed, coated surface area and thickness) and repeatable (sequential) surface coatings (few µm-accuracy and 5% repeatability) on a flat surface with a selected module (rotation screen printing, slot-die coating) and (fast, efficient and low-energy) NIR irradiation drying, in a continuous S2S process. The device enables in-depth research, pilot testing and prototyping (TRL 1-5) in various sectors (textile, paper, packaging, medical, security/information, manufacturers of electronics/sensor/coating), and specific research programs (digitalization/advanced materials, process intensification, health/safety, durable/active/intelligent packaging).

Flag-Era 2D-Paper Thermally conducting paper substrates (1.1.2024-31.12.2026)

The existing traditional synthetic polymer substrates used in flexible electronics (printed circuits) are thermal insulators, which accumulate the heat produced by the resistance of printed chips/processors with the Joule effect, affecting the operation of device and shortens its lifetime. Traditional active cooling methods are usually not compatible with flexible electronics, while also consume additional energy. The project will examine the possibility of producing cheap, green and recyclable electrically insulating and thermally conductive flexible paper substrates using inorganic 2D nanosheets (graphene and hexagonal boron nitride) and cellulose nanofibrils, which will ensure an additional cooling effect by desorption of accumulated moisture/water.

CIP© Dialdehyded CNF (CNC)

CIP© amino-methylated CNF (CNC)

COST action CA20101

Plastics monitoRing detectiOn RemediaTion recovery - PRIORITY As an official member of WPs 2, 4 & 5 we will look for solutions of using nanocellulose in the sampling and removal of micro/nano plastics from (waste)waters by filtration, separation or flocculation. We also intend to evaluate the possibility of their reuse in the production of new greener materials (plastics, composites, fibers) and coatings.

Development of high-performance piezoelectric coatings for self-powering of nonwovens

Synergistic effect of screen-printed single-walled carbon nanotubes and phosphorylated cellulose nanofibrils on thermophysiological comfort, thermal/UV resistance, mechanical and electroconductive properties of flame-retardant fabric