SHIELD

"Development of a novel, low-cost fireproof Insulation Material"

Coordinatore	VENTO NV    more  Organization address address: BEDRIJVENPARK COUPURE 5 city: OUDENAARDE postcode: 9700 contact info Titolo: Mr. Nome: Bart Cognome: Modde Email: send email Telefono: +32 55 30 47 20 Fax: +32 55 30 47 21
Nazionalità Coordinatore	Belgium [BE]
Totale costo	1˙528˙628 €
EC contributo	1˙194˙950 €
Programma	FP7-SME Specific Programme "Capacities": Research for the benefit of SMEs
Code Call	FP7-SME-2012
Funding Scheme	BSG-SME
Anno di inizio	2013
Periodo (anno-mese-giorno)	2013-03-01   -   2015-02-28

 Partecipanti

#	participant	country	role	EC contrib. [€]
1	VENTO NV  Organization address address: BEDRIJVENPARK COUPURE 5 city: OUDENAARDE postcode: 9700 contact info Titolo: Mr. Nome: Bart Cognome: Modde Email: send email Telefono: +32 55 30 47 20 Fax: +32 55 30 47 21	BE (OUDENAARDE)	coordinator	600˙337.04
2	Advanced Insulation Systems Ltd  Organization address address: QUEDGELEY WEST BUSINESS PARK - BRISTOL ROAD city: GLOUCESTER postcode: GL2 4PA contact info Titolo: Dr. Nome: Sarah Elizabeth Cognome: Rogers Email: send email Telefono: 441453000000	UK (GLOUCESTER)	participant	223˙555.31
3	IBZ-SALZCHEMIE GMBH & CO KG  Organization address address: "Gewerbegebiet ""Schwarze Kiefern""" city: Halsbruecke postcode: 9633 contact info Titolo: Prof. Nome: Gerald Cognome: Ziegenbalg Email: send email Telefono: +49 3731200155 Fax: +49 3731 200 156	DE (Halsbruecke)	participant	188˙878.56
4	"RUBIO, CARPINTERIA METALLICA Y CERRAJERIA SL"  Organization address address: CARRETERA MASIA DEL JUEZ 37 Y 39 city: TORRENT VALENCIA postcode: 46909 contact info Titolo: Mr. Nome: Jose Cognome: Rubio Email: send email Telefono: +34 961 551 743 Fax: +34 961 566 032	ES (TORRENT VALENCIA)	participant	66˙745.85
5	GLAS-CRAFT (UK) LTD  Organization address address: Lowercroft Business Park Lowercroft Road Unit 5B city: BURY postcode: BL8 3PA contact info Titolo: Mr. Nome: David Cognome: Hallsworth Email: send email Telefono: +44 1697 476329	UK (BURY)	participant	43˙826.76
6	SIRRIS HET COLLECTIEF CENTRUM VAN TECHNOLOGISCHE INDUSTRIE VZW  Organization address address: BOULEVARD AUGUSTE REYERS 80 city: BRUXELLES postcode: 1030 contact info Titolo: Mrs. Nome: Brenda Cognome: Criel Email: send email Telefono: +32 498 919315 Fax: +32 93451378	BE (BRUXELLES)	participant	29˙281.60
7	THE UK MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE LIMITED  Organization address address: MIDDLE ASTON HOUSE city: MIDDLE ASTON OXFORDSHIRE postcode: OX25 5PT contact info Titolo: Mr. Nome: Andrew Cognome: Jones Email: send email Telefono: +441664 501501	UK (MIDDLE ASTON OXFORDSHIRE)	participant	18˙565.20
8	ARCELIK A.S.  Organization address address: "KARAAGAC, SUTLUCE BEYOGLU CAD. NO:2-6" city: ISTANBUL postcode: 34445 contact info Titolo: Ms. Nome: Saime Asli Cognome: Kayihan Email: send email Telefono: +90 216 585 8499	TR (ISTANBUL)	participant	18˙000.00
9	ASOCIACION DE INVESTIGACION DE LAS INDUSTRIAS DE LA CONSTRUCCION  Organization address address: "Parque Tecnologico de Paterna, c/ Benjamin Franklin 17" city: PATERNA - VALENCIA postcode: 46980 contact info Titolo: Mrs. Nome: Patricia Cognome: Martínez Email: send email Telefono: +34 96 131 82 78 Fax: +34 96 131 80 33	ES (PATERNA - VALENCIA)	participant	5˙760.00

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 Obiettivo del progetto (Objective)

'The construction industry routinely experiences environments that demand excellent insulation performance – in terms of high humidity or applications demanding high fire resistance. These environments often present complex shapes and limited and difficult to reach space for such insulation materials. Whilst many insulation materials are available commercially, few combine a wide range of high level performance with a low price based on an excellent processability (spraying/injection).

This project aims to address the market ‘gap’ of low-cost, fire-resistant, low-weight insulation materials coupled with excellent processability. It will develop a group of novel insulation materials which exhibit these desirable properties in industrial products by combining clay-nano-composites with supporting additives. The project will develop a suitable processing route for these clay-based insulation materials which minimises production cost by fully automating the spraying/injection production process. The project will develop and test first prototype applications.

It will develop a high-performance insulation material offering a combination of:

• low thermal conductivity (comparable to aerogel materials), • excellent fire resistance, • ease of processing (sprayable or injectable), • hydrophobicity (long term insulation stability in humid environments), • high durability • and low cost.'

Introduzione (Teaser)

Insulation that is both fire- and water-resistant is a common need in the construction sector. Unfortunately, high-performance products that are cost-effective and easy to install in hard-to-reach places are not readily available.

Descrizione progetto (Article)

Building on nanotechnology and, specifically, clay nanocomposites, EU-funded scientists are filling the market gap with work on the project 'Development of a novel, low-cost fireproof insulation material' (http://www.shield-project.eu/ (SHIELD)). An important pillar of the project's success is application of the insulation with low-cost, automated spray/injection technology.

Within the first nine months, the team developed a nanoclay-based material with low density and low thermal conductivity. Scientists are now working on enhancing mechanical properties of the nanoclay.

In parallel, investigators are developing the inorganic binder and additives to improve materials properties, consistency and processing. Processing is likely to play a critical role in meeting end-user requirements. Future work will focus on processing technology and its contributions to final product properties.

Researchers plan to demonstrate pilot-scale synthesis of the new materials and application of the SHIELD insulation technology in demanding situations. These include air ducts, fire doors, high-level insulation in the oil and gas industry, and household appliances. Technology will open new markets for both materials and processing partners. It will also create an important technology for end users to fill the current gap in available fire-retardant and humidity-resistant insulation for hard-to-reach places.