H06039 – NANOREP Nanosized Particles for Improved Scratch Resistance of Polymeric Materials

1. H06039 – NANOREP Nanosized Particles for Improved Scratch Resistance of Polymeric Materials

2. NANOREP - Main Vision • Establish astrong network of expertisein the field of highlyscratch and mar resistant polymermaterials based onnanosized particlesin theNordic countries

3. NANOREP – Technical Objectives • Develop a range of polymer blends with nano-particles for enhanced scratch resistance • Target: Improve the scratch resistance by at least a factor of 3 • Select appropriate methods for the characterisation of scratch and mar resistance • Investigate and develop dispersion methods • Develop and manufacture nanoparticles identified to be of interest in the consortium • Environmental and health aspects shall be covered as well as cost evaluation • Arrange meetings, diffuse literature and reports to make technology transfer from academic and research to industry

4. NANOREP – Project Organisation • 2 phases according to polymer materials: Thermoplastics Application Autumn 2007 Lacquers / Paints This project May 2006 – December 2007

5. NANOREP – Project Organisation • Partners in phase I: • 7 industrial partners: • 2 producers of nanoparticles: EKA CHEMICALS (SE) and ELKEM (NO) • 3 producers of paints and lacquers: JOTUN (NO), NOR-MAALI (FI) and MALNING (ISL) • 2 end-users: BANG&OLUFSEN (DK) and SONY ERICSSON MOBILE (SE) • 3 Research institutes: • ICETEC (ISL), IVF (SE) and SINTEF (NO) • Main role: Characterisation of raw materials and modification of a defined set of lacquers/paints by nanoparticles • In addition SINTEF will act as a coordinator and will apply/combine a developed technology for improvement of scratch resistance

6. NANOREP – Project Organisation • Additional partners in phase II: • Industrial partners: • POLYKEMI (SE), HYDRO POLYMERS (NO) and VOLVO CARS (SE) • Research institutes: • IFP RESEARCH (SE) and VTT (FIN)

7. NANOREP – Project Milestones 2006 • Milestone 1: Characterisation of nano-composites. 30.09.2006 • Establishment of methods and equipment for characterisation of nanoparticles for size, shape and dispersion degree • Establishment of methods and equipment for characterisation of scratch and mar resistance on micro and nano-level according to the requirements from the consortium members • Milestone 2: Particle supply. 31.12.2006 • Listing and description of existing nanoparticles available within the consortium • Selection and acquisition of particles from external sources. • Establishment of development targets for nanoparticles • A range of nanoparticles developed to match the targets from the consortium

8. NANOREP – Project Milestones 2007 • Milestone 3: In-situ polymerisation. 01.03.2007 • Milestone 4: Dispersion and mixing nanoparticles with polymers. 01.04.2007 • Milestone 5: Health & safety and environment. 30.06.2007 • Milestone 6: Dissemination. 31.10.2007 • Milestone 7: Final reporting. 31.12.2007

9. NANOREP – Participants and Budget

10. NANOREP – Information Plan • Purpose: Contribute to establish a Nordic knowledge market in the specific field of nanotechnology for wear resistant surfaces • Spreading the knowledge to selected partners within the Nordic industry • Informal network among the key individuals within respective areas of expertise • Implement the results within the industrial partners of the consortium • The communication between the partners will be done by e-mails, by phone conferences and meetings • Participation to conferences/workshops • A Web page will be created with open information for the public and a place reserved for the partners (access to eRoom)

11. NANOREP – Success Criteria • Establishment of a number of plastic and coating formulations giving polymer materials with improved scratch and mar resistance • The target being to increase the resistance by at least a factor of 3. • Establishment of relevant methods for characterisation of visual aspects of scratch and mar resistance in the nano range • Establishment of prototype made nanoparticles by companies in the Nordic region • Having nanoparticle reinforced plastic and coating systems tested in a number of user applications (automotive, mobile phones) • Having a number of conferences within the participating companies for the diffusion of nanoparticle knowledge. External technology diffusion through scientific papers, articles and conference lectures • Having established a Nordic consortium of high expertise in the field of scratch/mar resistant coatings based on nanoparticles for applications in paints and lacquers

12. NANOREP – Nordic Perspective • Many companies in the Nordic region operate within industrial niche areas and top quality segments. Nanoparticles offer an opportunity • Industries that enter early the route of nano-reinforcement will have a good chance to take market shares in several emerging segments as well as to defend their current positions • The present Nordic industrial platform covers the steps from raw materials, polymer and paint production to a host of applications within car, telecom, household appliances and coating manufacturing • Synergies with similar activities within the European Community open up an opportunity for the Nordic industries to assume a leading position in this area

13. NANOREP – European/International Perspective • The European Union has supported nanotechnologies in the 6th Framework Programme (FP) and the coming 7th FP and there are numbers of national initiatives particularly in the U.S. • If appropriately targeted, this effort can put several segments, both raw material suppliers, lacquer producers and end-users of the Nordic industry in the forefront of the European and worldwide frontline of advanced applications

14. NANOREP – Kick-off Meeting • Project kick-off meeting in Oslo 29. May 2006 • Agreement with NIC in place • Consortium agreement – Draft in place • Presentation of the partners • Discussion about technical work • Reporting and meetings