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NMP-2007-2.5-1 Novel materials tailored for extreme conditions and environments
Technical content/scope: Materials especially tailored for extreme conditions and environments, which are resistant to very high or very low temperatures, radiation, high pressures, high electromagnetic fields, damaging chemical reactions such as corrosive or oxidizing environments, biodegradation, or several of these conditions at the same time, are becoming increasingly important in a variety of industrial fields. Research should focus on radical innovations in the properties and processing of bulk or surface treated materials designed for extreme environments, based on an enhanced understanding of materials degradation. Composite materials, metallic materials, and engineering ceramics need further development, but also new alternatives are sought for wide industrial applications (e.g. turbines, engines, aerospace and maritime applications, machinery, sensors and the chemical industry).
Funding scheme: Large scale integrating collaborative projects.
Special features: In line with the objectives of this topic, adequate industrial participation is recommended.
Expected impact - Novel materials for extreme environments can offer increased durability of surfaces and products (e.g. in energy production, chemical or petrochemical industry and aerospace applications), contributing to a decrease in the risk of industrial hazards and an increase in safety. Step changes in the understanding of materials degradation mechanisms in extreme environments are expected.