WG 4: Knowledge-based Structural and Functional Materials
Chair: Michal Basista (IPPT)
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Scope and objective of this WG
This will include materials issues related to the following:
- advanced metal-ceramic composites (structural and multifunctional)
- functionally graded materials (FGMs) and coatings
- intermetallics and shape memory alloys
- ceramics: high-temperature, lightweight and porous
- metals and alloys
- thermoelectric materials and composites for thermal management
- hydrogen storage materials and systems
- functional multilayer materials for sensors and actuators
- functional carbon nanotube (CNT) /glass composites
- fibre reinforced glasses for optomechanical applications
- magnetic glass-ceramic or polymer matrix composites
- ceramic bioglass foams with polymer coatings for tissue engineering
- bioresorbable glasses and glass-ceramics
- bioactive materials and biofibres
- bioactive anti-bacterial coatings for metals, ceramics, glasses
- phase change materials (e.g. PCM textiles) and PCM in organic and metallic matrices
- conducting polymer materials
- nanostructured and hybrid (inorganic/organic) materials and coatings
It is envisaged that in addition to the technical priorities, generic topics that
will be covered include;
- Regulatory, legislative and policy considerations which may affect the materials supply chain including environmental legislation and raw materials supply
- Socio-economic aspects relating to the usage of energy and how these impact on the Sector and materials in particular.
- Regional strengths, opportunities and issues.
- Training & Skills
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Events
- 1st Meeting of WG 4, Garching, November 7, 2007 Agenda
- 2nd Meeting of WG 4, Garching, January 22, 2008 Agenda
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