Graphene-based Environmentally-Friendly Corrosion Protective Coating for Aeronautics Industry - CORR-PROOF

Project summary

European companies are about to abandon widely used corrosion-protective treatments containing hazardous substances such as Cr6+ according to REACH regulations of EU. The aim of CORR-PROOF Project is to develop a novel concept involving anti-corrosive coating formulations with low environmental impacts to European industry, beginning with the aerospace industry. The focus will be on developing corrosion-resistant coatings for aluminium aircraft components by combining (i) graphene derivatives with high barrier properties, (ii) derivatives of POSS for adhesion and self-healing, (iii) environmentally low impact material and solvents, and (iv) by implementing responsible research and innovation (RRI) by conducting HSE impact assessments in a ‘safe by design’ approach. A transnational consortium including a nanotechnology-based SME, two well-known research institutes and a leading aerospace corporation came together to realize the objectives and come closer to commercialize the technology.