 NMP-2007-3.5-1 Processes and equipment for high quality industrial production of 3-dimensional nanosurfaces.
Technical content / scope: The objective is to up-scale and stabilise "surface functionalisation" processes with respect to throughput, yield, quality and cost efficiency. The focus is on 3-dimensional nanostructuring at the surface or the fabrication of surface structures with typical dimensions or phases smaller than 100nm on various solid materials, e.g. metals, ceramics, glasses, semiconductors and polymers. The structure can be
topographical, presenting designed nanostructures (e.g. pores, pillars, gratings) tailored for a specific application resulting in outstanding properties, and may also involve coatings having phase modulations, crystal sizes, embedded particles in the mentioned range. Technology convergence of top down and bottom up for new hybrid methods of manufacturing may be envisaged. The research activities should focus on increasing the quality/reliability of the structuring processes (e.g. polymer self-assembly, sol-gel texturation, lithography and etching, moulding, hot embossing imprint, high velocity spraying, laser based coating, PVD, PE-CVD) supported by the joint co-development of appropriate quality measures, including surface characterization equipments and procedures, online control and online control systems. Deliverables should include systematic material design, conception and design of production equipments, contamination control and quality assurance.
Funding scheme: Large-scale integrating collaborative projects
Specific features: Priority will be given to proposals considering the holistic, clean manufacturing system and should clearly demonstrate how nanosurfaces can be processed to a high quality by nanostructuring and coating. Consortia should be supported by the relevant end-user groups in the nano-micro-manufacturing value chain.
Expected impact: A clear strategic contribution to establishing a European high value added nano-manufacturing industry is expected. New, cost efficient production methods will improve/extend the lifetime and quality of products in high market value segments in industries such as aeronautics, automotive, space, electronics, energy and off-shore deep-sea.
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