Carbon Waters participates in projects to promote graphene

Collaborative projects

Eurostars3: Next Leading Thermal Nano Solution

NLTNS (Next Leading Thermal Nano Solution) is an international research and development project supported by the European Commission and the EUROSTARS3 Member States, under the aegis of the EUREKA programme.

It brings together an international consortium with industrials partners including Carbon Waters (France), Avanzare (Spain), Daeshin Techgen and academics such as Kookmin University and the DGIST (Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology) (Korea).

This project focuses on the development of nanomaterial-based thermal interface materials (TIMs) to improve the heat dissipation of electronic control units (ECUs) in electric and hybrid vehicles (EV/HEVs). With the worldwide rise in the electrification of transport, these units play a crucial role in vehicle operation. Optimised thermal management is therefore essential to guarantee sustainable performance.

Carbon Waters is contributing its expertise and developing innovative solutions using graphene nanofillers to create adhesives capable of dissipating heat more efficiently. These advances will help to enhance the reliability and performance of electric and hybrid vehicles to meet the challenges of the fast-changing automotive sector.

Macramé

The European MACRAMÉ program, involving 19 partners and launched at the end of 2022, aims to assess and predict the health and environmental risks of advanced materials. The aim is to subject non-spherical nanoparticles to rigorous standards and working methods.

In this project, Carbon Waters is both a graphene producer and an “experimenter”, as we are carrying out the study on a graphene-enriched varnish for batteries. The hazard-free nature of the graphene used in this varnish will be analyzed, first during its application and then at the end of its lifespan. This will enable us to accurately determine the toxicity and ecotoxicity of graphene nanoparticles in finished products, throughout their lifecycle.

MACRAMÉ has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation program under grant agreement no. 101092686.

NewSkin

The European NewSkin OITB (Open Innovation Test Bed) project aims to accelerate the industrial adoption of advanced surface nanotechnologies. With a budget of over €15 million, this project brings together 35 partners (academic, industrial, laboratories, etc.) from all over Europe. The project started in mid-2020 and is scheduled to run for 4 years. It should result in the development of around 50 nano-activated prototypes and finished products.

Carbon Waters joined the project at an early stage. Our role is to develop solutions for improving coatings (nanocoatings) using graphene, in particular for corrosion protection (marine, offshore, biofouling) and intumescent coating protection.

This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement no. 862100 (NewSkin).

Carbon Waters development projects

Epograph

The three-year Epograph project, which started in mid-2022, aims to develop a range of products based on graphene in epoxy resins, suitable for a wide variety of applications. The aim is to address major industrial and environmental challenges with these high value-added performance additives. This range will enhance the thermal performance and durability of paints, adhesives and composites.

These products will have multiple impacts:

Replacement of controversial paint additives, for which no economically or industrially viable alternative exists today, by Carbon Waters products.
Lighter transport structures to reduce CO₂
Extended battery lifespan for electric vehicles.

This project received funding from Bpifrance under the “Deeptech Development Assistance” program.

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