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Seeking research & innovation centres of excellence in advanced functional materials

• Posted by ERTRAC Global Competitiveness Working Group
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• Project Size : Strategic project backed by large scale funding €

In the context of sustainable mobility, research on environmental sustainable lightweight solutions must be continued in an integrated, systemic approach taking into account the application-oriented development of novel material systems. We are seeking information from research centers-of-excellence capable of performing future material development respecting environmental sustainability and circular economy requirements, including: • Natural and bio-based materials as well as recyclable & recycled materials • Materials for energy storage • Materials alternatives to rare and high demand materials • Material repair, reuse and disposal and offering specific functionalities including, for example: • Conductive and piezoresistive polymers, • New surface and coating solutions e.g. for self-cleaning, self-healing or anti-corrosion, • Reversible adhesives and joints, • Materials for noise abatement and aesthetical improvements. Appropriate cost- and energy-efficient manufacturing and assembly strategies will need to be addressed.

Selective Autotaxin Inhibitors: a new therapeutic option for CNS diseases, psychiatric and eating disorders

• Posted by Merck KGaA
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• Innovative Products and Technologies

Recent findings (IP protected) reveal a substantial role for Autotaxin (ATX) in context of several biological effects at the synaptic cleft which are indicating a critical role in CNS disorders. This opens new therapeutic potential for ATX inhibitors. Merck KGaA Darmstadt, Germany has developed and patented the results of its intense R&D activities for the identification of small organic molecules as selective inhibitors of Autotaxin. Based upon the rational screening cascade established, compounds have been identified and characterized with regard to their specific in vitro, cellular and in vivo activities. The package includes access to the IP, experimental results, and materials.

Seeking research & innovation centres of excellence in material data space

• Posted by ERTRAC Global Competitiveness Working Group
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• Project Size : Strategic project backed by large scale funding €

Material data space addresses a digital infrastructure providing all relevant information on materials and structural parts over the full life-cycle (from cradle to grave: e.g. mining, processing, manufacturing, usage, ageing, repair, recycling,….). As such it can be understood as enabler for knowledge-based material development, for a circular economy approach as well as for advanced monitoring concepts for parts and products. Fundamental research is needed on: • Cost-efficient integration of sensing and communication functions into materials • Processing of such smart materials towards components and products • System integration (powering, data management, data processing & analysis,…) • Ensuring the reliability incl. Repair concepts Based on the data generated by sensorised materials and products made out of it • degradation and ageing mechanism of materials and structures should be derived by applying machine learning concepts, • novel structural health monitoring should be realised and implemented, • advanced recycling and re-use concepts should be investigated.

Photonics

With global sales of mobile phones expected to be 1.5B and the rise in the number of connected devices due to IoT energy consumption, Photonics is key to improve existing technologies and sectors.

Skin care & Cosmetics

The global skin care industry is experiencing new product and ingredient innovations that point to continued growth. One of the most prominent drive…

Genome sequencing

Whole-genome sequencing is the most comprehensive method for analyzing the genome. Genomic information has been instrumental in iden…