SubsidieMeestersLaboratory-based Imaging of Microstructure in Polymers
The project aims to enhance x-ray diffraction technology for 3D mapping of semicrystalline polymers, providing reliable material data to boost trust and adoption among SMEs in product development.
Projectdetails
Introduction
Polymers are increasingly used as a lightweight and more sustainable alternative to traditional materials like steel. However, product developers are not using the polymer materials to their full potential since they don’t fully trust the models of strength and longevity.
Importance of Material Properties
Having information about the material properties in the bulk of the components during the product development stage will provide this trust. Based on decades of experience from x-ray characterization and instrumentation, our team has developed an x-ray diffraction method to generate this bulk data for semicrystalline polymers.
Technology Improvement
Through the ERC PoC project, we will improve the technology by extending the measurement to 3D maps of the sample from the current 2D capability. The increased time in 3D scans will be alleviated through the use of:
- Focusing optics to improve the effective opening angle from the x-ray generator.
- Energy resolving 2D detectors with optimized absorption efficiency in the used energy range.
Implementation in Development Process
In the project, we will furthermore implement the technology in the development process of already selected companies through proto sales of a minimum viable product.
Business Model
The sales will be based on a business model of providing the information from diffraction measurement to the customer as a service rather than through a sale of hardware. This business model lowers the barrier of entry both for the customers and for us as a startup.
Market Reach
The lower barrier will help us reach a broader market of SME producers of polymers and aid in establishing the technology as a generally recognized technique.
Financiële details & Tijdlijn
Financiële details
| Subsidiebedrag | € 150.000 |
| Totale projectbegroting | € 150.000 |
Tijdlijn
| Startdatum | 1-4-2023 |
| Einddatum | 30-9-2024 |
| Subsidiejaar | 2023 |
Partners & Locaties
Projectpartners
- DANMARKS TEKNISKE UNIVERSITETpenvoerder
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