ECEMP C2 - BioComp
Joint project in the leading-edge technology cluster ECEMP - "European Center for Emerging Materials and Processes Dresden": BioComp - Biological material composites and their transfer into composite materials (C2)
The aim of this sub-project is to analyse the application potential of plant-based material composites for transfer into bionically optimized functionalized multi-component materials (BioComp), the processing and use in technical applications and structures as well as the holistic simulation of the manufacturing process.
In accordance with the guiding idea of the ECEMP, material-compatible manufacturing processes are to be developed based on the analysis of microstructures in order to implement optimized material properties in final, novel components. To this end, construction principles of regionally available plants or plant tissues will first be analyzed. For BioComp, both structural arrangements and systems and the associated functionalities, as well as the composite principles and the chemical basis of the components are to be transferred and further developed.
Furthermore, the focus is on the resource-saving and material-efficient use of regionally available plants and their components and the development of a process technology for the targeted utilization of biological structures in the production of BioComp. The modelling of the biological models and the bionically optimized material composites derived from them form the basis for the subsequent evaluation, design and practical implementation of this approach.
In addition to the properties themselves, the acceptance of biogenic raw materials as a material is largely dependent on how the preparation and processing procedures succeed in producing a defined and reproducible property profile that is appropriate for technical use. Therefore, possibilities for influencing the preparation and processing processes are analyzed, which are suitable for the in a targeted manner setting of predefined material properties and for ensuring reproducible processing.
As a result of this research project, a completely bio-based compound suitable for injection molding was produced, which consists of a biogenic matrix and natural reinforcing components (see figure). Bio-based additives were also used to improve the material and processing properties.
Project leader: Prof. Dr.-Ing. A. Wagenführ
Project collaborators: Dipl.-Forstw. F. Jornitz, Dipl.-Ing. S. Tech, Dipl.-Des. R. Taranczewski, Dipl.-Ing. C. Siegel
Funding: Free State of Saxony - Sächs. Excellence Initiative (04/09-03/12)