The aim of the project is to develop a new, bio-based, smart and fully recyclable composite material, obtained by a fast and low energy consumption out-of-autoclave process.

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Aeronautics and automotive industries are the main sectors of interest in FURHY-project.

Development of a new bio-based epoxy resin formulation filled with expanded graphite (EG), which will play multiple roles in the enhancement of both the material and the manufacturing process, providing smart functions.

Development of a hybrid composite using hemp and recycled carbon fibers (rCFs), thus maximizing the environmental benefits with a life-cycle perspective.

The hybridisation will let to exploit the advantages offered by both fibres, minimizing the relevant drawbacks. The manufacturing process will consist in a low energy version of the prepreg compression moulding (PCM).

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OBJECTIVES

Develop an optimized bio-based, fast curing, recyclable epoxy resin.

Design and develop a set of new composites to tailor functionality for a range of possible applications.

Design components for 2 aeronautic and 2 automotive applications, with the new materials.

Develop a new recycling technology suitable for the recovery of all the constituents of the composite structure.

Demonstrate the validity of the proposed business case.

Develop hybrid

reinforcing fibres textiles.

Develop an energy saving, high performance prepreg compression moulding (PCM).

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WORK PACKAGES

  • WP1

    Project Management 

  • WP2

    Development of epoxy resin formulation

  • WP3

    Fiber coating and hybrid textile development

  • WP4

    Prepregs and composites manufacturing processes development

  • WP5

    Material characterisation and self-functions analysis

  • WP6

    Development of hybrid laminates and component demonstrator design

  • WP7

    Recyclability demonstration and sustainability evaluation

  • WP8

    Dissemination, communication and exploitation

Consortium

  • Reduced production cost of renewable lightweight materials, 25% lower cost than currently used materials

  • Lightweight products containing >50% sustainable, bio-based materials

  • Up to 30% lightweight potential through tailored functionality for a range of extreme environments

  • CO2 emission reduction (LCA) of at least 20%

  • Business models and circular value chains for bio-based lightweight components

  • Industrial leadership and increased autonomy in key strategic value chains with security in raw materials supply

IMPACT

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS

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PUBLIC DELIVERABLES

  • • D1.2 Data management plan V1

    • D1.3 Data management plan V2

  • • D2.1 Specification sheet and requirements

    • D2.6 Technical datasheet of the epoxy resin

  • • D3.1 Technical datasheet of the hybrid Rcf/hemp non-woven

  • • D4.1 Technical datasheet of the new prepreg

    • D4.4 Energy saving given by the electrocuring

  • • D5.2 Technical datasheet of the composite materials and virtual testing

  • • D7.2 Technical datasheet of composites with the recycled materials

  • • D8.1 FURHY Communication and Dissemination Plan

    • D8.2 FURHY Communication and Dissemination follow up

RESULTS