Light-weight composite structures with tailored mechanical, electrical and thermal properties - LITAPROP

Project summary

Alongside their excellent specific mechanical properties, fibre-reinforced thermoplastics (FRT) bear the potential to reduce manufacturing costs due to their high volume production capability while also being well recyclable at a low energy level. The areas of application, however, are still limited concerning thermal and electrical properties. The LITAPROP project addresses these limitations by developing novel nano and micro filler veils and strips (NMFVS) while also taking process chains and the development process itself into account. The NMFVS enable users to tailor the properties of a composite layup to their specific thermal and electrical needs without a negative effect on the mechanical properties. With the development of this technology and a suitable design methodology, FRT can be used in important mass-critical applications like bat-tery, controller, or drivetrain housings for electromobility.