Project

CHOPIN

  • Start of project : 01-03-18
  • End of project : 30-11-22

 

Coatings with hydrophobic and/or omniphobic properties against insect contamination.

The aeronautical industry has long been concerned about the increase in drag, which has a direct impact on aircraft fuel consumption. Various research studies have shown that insect sticking causes surface roughness which disrupts laminar flow. To avoid this, the use of coatings to mitigate insect contamination has begun to show promising results. However, some critical issues remain unresolved, such as lack of durability.

The objectives of the CHOPIN project are: to develop highly durable hydrophobic coatings that can be applied to micro-perforated surfaces typically used for drag reduction, and to validate the coating technology and process using tests to clearly assess the attenuation of insect contamination under realistic conditions.
Materia Nova's objectives and missions

Within the consortium, Materia Nova acts as coordinator, developing coatings (wet and dry techniques).

 

 

 

Start date of project : March 1, 2018

End date of  project : February 28, 2021

Duration : 36 months

Total cost : 1,52 M€

EU subsidy : 1,49 M€

Coordinator : Mireille POELMAN, Materia Nova

Theme manager : Nicole JORDAN, Airbus

 

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