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H2020Doctoral network2017–2021

mCBEEs · Advanced integrative solutions to Corrosion problems beyond micro–scale: towards long-term durability of miniaturized Biomedical, Electronic and Energy systems

Horizon 2020 — Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

Duration
2017-10-01 → 2021-09-30
EU contribution
€3,726,379
Participants
18
Scheme
MSCA-ITN-ETN

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Results in brief

Advanced integrative solutions to Corrosion problems beyond micro–scale: towards long-termdurability of miniaturized Biomedical, Electronic and Energy systems

mCBEEs ITN was a joint venture between academy and industry with a primary goal to train young researchers in the field of corrosion and corrosion protection at micro- and nanoscale. The network focused on the study of corrosion mechanisms beyond microscale of components in miniaturized systems in different environments using localized techniques, and the development of multifunctional protective coatings to increase the long-term durability of such components. Three main strategic application fields where corrosion could seriously compromise the performance of micro- or nanodevices have been identified: biotechnology, electronics and energy technology. mCBEEs brought together 15 beneficiaries and 4 partners. The Consortium complementarity enabled a highlevel, multifaceted educational programme, where specials efforts have been done to bridge fundamental research with industrial applications. The overall long-term research aim of the mCBEEs project was to study and evaluate corrosion issues in technologically relevant micro- and nanostructured components and to provide effective solutions for the prevention of corrosion. As such, 6 specific research objectives underlied this overall aim: 1. To study the micro- and nanoscale corrosion mechanisms using localized techniques. 2. To model corrosion processes at the microscale. 3. To develop and characterize the protective multifunctional coatings on selected miniaturized systems. 4. To develop corrosion resistant biomedical devices. 5. To develop corrosion resistant micro- and nanoelectronics devices. 6. To develop corrosion resistant electrochemical energy conversion systems. The research objectives of mCBEEs have been fully met.

Data: CORDIS, © European Union

Project objective

mCBEEs Innovative Training Network is a joint venture between academy and industry with a primary goal to train young researchers in the field of corrosion and corrosion protection of micro- and nanodevices. The network focuses on the study of corrosion mechanisms beyond microscale of components in miniaturized systems in different environments using localized techniques, and the development of multifunctional protective coatings to increase the long-term durability of such components. Corrosion phenomena occurring in micro- and nanodimensional components can develop in a completely different path than in their bulk counterparts and corrosion might influence the functional properties of small components in a much more severe manner. Three main strategic fields where corrosion could seriously compromise the performance of micro- or nanodevices have been identified: biotechnology (micro/nano-robotic implants, micro/nano-electrodes for recording and stimulating neuronal activity, or micro-featured prosthesis implants); electronics (micro/nano-components in electronic boards, magnetooptical thin films, multiferroic micro/nano-devices); and energy technology (metallic foam-based micro- and nanostructured electrodes, self-standing nanoarchitectures). Several disciplines (physics, electrochemistry, engineering, biology and robotics) converge to provide a multidisciplinary approach to accomplish mCBEEs goals. The ITN brings together 15 beneficiaries and 3 partners including 4 research institutes and 4 private companies belonging to 9 EU Member states, and to 2 associated states (Switzerland, Turkey). The Consortium complementarity will enable a high-level, multifaceted educational programme, where specials efforts will be done to bridge fundamental research with industrial applications. The educational programme is integrated with training in soft skills and aims at providing a network of highly qualified researchers able to tackle challenges both in Academia and Industry.

Original text from CORDIS.

Participants

  • UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI UDINE · UdineCoordinatorItaly
  • AKADEMIA GORNICZO-HUTNICZA IM. STANISLAWA STASZICA W KRAKOWIE · KrakowPoland
  • CENTRO DE CALCULO IGS SOFTWARE SOCIEDAD LIMITADA · Pobla De Mafumet TarragonaSpain
  • EIDGENOESSISCHE TECHNISCHE HOCHSCHULE ZUERICH · ZuerichSwitzerland
  • ELSYCA NV · WijgmaalBelgium
  • FUNDACION CIDETEC · San SebastianSpain
  • INEB-INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE ENGENHARIA BIOMEDICA · PortoPortugal
  • INSTITUT JOZEF STEFAN · LjubljanaSlovenia
  • ISTANBUL TEKNIK UNIVERSITESI · Maslak, IstanbulTürkiye
  • LIMACORPORATE SPA · SAN DANIELE DEL FRIULIItaly
  • MAGNES AG · ZURICHSwitzerland
  • RISE RESEARCH INSTITUTES OF SWEDEN AB · BorasSweden
  • TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITEIT DELFT · DelftNetherlands
  • TEKNISKA HOGSKOLAN I JONKOPING AB · JONKOPINGSweden
  • UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI TRENTO · TrentoItaly
  • UNIVERSITAT AUTONOMA DE BARCELONA · Cerdanyola Del VallesSpain
  • UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI · BucharestRomania
  • VRIJE UNIVERSITEIT BRUSSEL · Bruxelles / BrusselBelgium

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Data: CORDIS, © European Union