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MODCOMP develops the next generation of CF- End users from a wide range of industrial sec-
based materials. It is a revolutionary and new tors (transport, construction, leisure and elec-
approach in order to reach the novel engi- tronics) will adapt the knowledge gained from
neered fibre-based materials for technical, high the project and test the innovative high added
value, high performance products for non- value demonstrators.
clothing applications.
Demonstrators will be designed to fulfil scalabil-
ity towards industrial needs.
Application of composites - Composites Leadership Forum, https://compo- An in-depth and broad analysis of material de-
sitesuk.co.uk/about/industry/composites-leadership-forum (accessed on 15 June velopment, coupled with dedicated multi-scale
modelling, recycling and safety studies are con-
2016) ducted in parallel for two types of materials
(concepts):
CF-based structures with increased func-
tionality (enhanced mechanical, electrical
and thermal properties).
Carbon nanofibre (CNF) - based struc-
tures for new flexible electronics applica-
tions.
Meanwhile, standardization, up-scaling, cost-
effectiveness and production of reference ma-
terials are also considered.
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