Projects
Kecor
Winning project of the ADEME i-Nov Competition : new solvent-free, VOC-free paint technology for replacing industrial anti-corrosion paints.
Classic industrial anti-corrosion paint systems are solvent-based (20 to 70% VOC).
Applied in a thin film, they require several coats spaced 24 to 48 hours apart to ensure anti-corrosion protection.
This KECOR project aims to develop a new single-component paint technology, strictly solvent-free (VOC), avoiding any discharge or emission of CO² into the environment and which will offer unmatched technical performance objectives. This technique will be of great economic interest compared to existing solutions (productivity gains, etc.)
-Innovation : single-component, solvent-free resin
-Environment : no more VOC and CO² emissions when applying paint
-Performance ensuring long durability of protected equipment.
-Safety and health preservation of painters/applicators implementing the new KECOR technique
-Significant productivity gains (x 3)
The KECOR project thus represents a significant step forward towards more ecological and efficient industrial practices, establishing new standards of performance, safety and economy in the industrial painting sector.
Matex
MATEX and the LOTUS effect
Multimaterials in Extreme Conditions (acronym)
Project in partnership with ICMN (Interfaces, Confinement, Materials and Nanostructures) and GREMI (Research Group on the Energetics of Ionized Environments) laboratories attached to the CNRS (University of Orléans)
The economic context identifies major needs for surface coatings with specific self-cleaning, anti-fouling, anti-icing or anti-fouling properties. So-called superhydrophobic coatings, based on solvent-free polyurethane resins, meet these sought-after properties. They are obtained either by a particular surface chemistry (fluorine, silicone), or by a specific texturing of the surfaces to obtain a multi-scale topography (lotus effect).
Chemical modification is an interesting way for resins directly applied to large surfaces in construction or civil engineering. In addition, surface texturing techniques are being considered to produce prefabricated membranes textured by laser/plasma, to then be glued on site. These coatings can cover specific elements such as valves for the transport of liquefied gases or oil to provide protection in winter, or even portions of external surfaces of an aircraft or NABLA fitting systems used for fixing train rails.
This project requires the use of additives with the resin to "boost" the surface properties (fluorinated silicas, graphenes) without using solvents. Skills in polymer chemistry and physical chemistry will be required. Plasma texturing techniques also require very advanced skills and equipment. In addition, the processes will need to be designed so that they are viable on an industrial scale.
Matex
MATEX and the LOTUS effect
Multimaterials in Extreme Conditions (acronym)
Project in partnership with ICMN (Interfaces, Confinement, Materials and Nanostructures) and GREMI (Research Group on the Energetics of Ionized Environments) laboratories attached to the CNRS (University of Orléans)
The economic context identifies major needs for surface coatings with specific self-cleaning, anti-fouling, anti-icing or anti-fouling properties. So-called superhydrophobic coatings, based on solvent-free polyurethane resins, meet these sought-after properties. They are obtained either by a particular surface chemistry (fluorine, silicone), or by a specific texturing of the surfaces to obtain a multi-scale topography (lotus effect).
Chemical modification is an interesting way for resins directly applied to large surfaces in construction or civil engineering. In addition, surface texturing techniques are being considered to produce prefabricated membranes textured by laser/plasma, to then be glued on site. These coatings can cover specific elements such as valves for the transport of liquefied gases or oil to provide protection in winter, or even portions of external surfaces of an aircraft or NABLA fitting systems used for fixing train rails.
This project requires the use of additives with the resin to "boost" the surface properties (fluorinated silicas, graphenes) without using solvents. Skills in polymer chemistry and physical chemistry will be required. Plasma texturing techniques also require very advanced skills and equipment. In addition, the processes will need to be designed so that they are viable on an industrial scale.
NEWSKIN
The NewSkin project aims to create an open innovation testbed to provide the innovation ecosystem with the technologies, resources and services needed to adopt a set of innovative, efficient and cost-effective processes to manufacture industrial nanotechnologies as well as the testing capabilities needed to demonstrate the characteristics of nano-enhanced products.
CITEPH
“Internal coating of pipelines (large and small diameters)”. Project sponsored by Subsea7, Vallourec, Saipem and Technip completed.
Clearsea
New technology of permanent and non-toxic antifouling coating.
The CLEARSEA project that we propose to develop, concerns a new antifouling technology that combines the anti-corrosion coating and the modification of its surface with a fiber finish. It is a complete system that includes :
- The application of a thick film anti-corrosion resin (approximately 0.7 mm, the required thickness will be validated by this project) directly on the hull of the ship: this coating is a homogeneous system, without microporosity and without any risk for the environment (two-component resin, 100% dry content).
- The CLEARSEA topcoat, which is modified to be electrostatically sprayed, will be immediately applied by spraying on the first layer of the same anti-corrosion resin and on which the fibers will be fixed by electrostatic spraying. Thus, the anti-corrosion protective coating and the CLEARSEA topcoat will be perfectly homogeneous (system weight: approximately 1.3 kg/m²), without risk of detachment, and perfectly following the geometry of the substrate. The system is intended to be inspected and possibly renewed in dry dock every 10 years.
Vulcain
Candidate for the ADEME France-2030 aid scheme : Bio-sourced products and industrial biotechnologies
This call for projects aims to develop a competitive French industrial sector.
To ensure a safe and sustainable supply of construction materials, it is becoming essential to seek innovative complementary solutions that could reduce tensions in the wood market. Many manufacturers are mobilizing to find solutions, with the aim of responding to environmental issues, while maintaining a balance in the face of the growing demand in this sector.
Composite and bio-based materials represent a perfect alternative to non-renewable consumables. The VULCAIN collaborative project aims to develop an innovative, sustainable, bio-based and environmentally friendly composite material. This VULCAIN composite will consist of a polymer matrix based on bio-based polyurethane and a reinforcement or filler from plant waste, mainly corn cobs. The VULCAIN composite will allow both maximum use of the potential of resources from biomass and minimization of waste produced during construction.
ASBESTOS CONTAINMENT
New asbestos removal technology by covering asbestos with a solvent-free resin on a solid support
Some materials contain asbestos fibres in their composition, intended to improve their mechanical strength or fire resistance. These materials exposed to air, bad weather, fire risks, etc. present risks of releasing asbestos fibres into the air or water with the resulting health consequences. The purpose of the proposed innovation is to block the asbestos fibres in their support, avoiding any risk of migration or release into the surrounding environment whatever the circumstances.
Coating contaminated materials with a solvent-free, odorless polyurea-urethane resin in a thickness of 1 to 2 mm thus makes it possible to inert asbestos-containing substrates. Dimensional variations of the substrates, exposure to UV rays, etc. must not affect the protection of the substrates.
The technique for applying the coating resin can be applied manually or by mechanical projection.
