Project Objective

The main objective of MAGNANO is to design and develop a hybrid technology which combines electrospinning and electrospraying in an innovative way that allows sequential or concurrent deposition of nanofibers and nanoparticles through a modular, computerized and user-friendly design. Our goal involves innovative elements which are introduced with the scope of tuning the electropsinning/electrospraying technology for the production of magnetic nano-fibers and nano-structures (i.e. additional magnetic field for particle orientation and parameter control) suitable for electromagnetic interference (EMI) protection.

We will start from a technological concept at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 2 proven through previous publications and patents of the MAGNANO consortium. Our aim is to reach a TRL4 level of development demonstrated under experimental laboratory conditions by the production of nano-composite magnetic materials. Validation will be sought through the characterization of the nano-structures from both functional (EMI protection) and structural point of view.

The aim is to foster, through academic-industry collaboration within the MAGNANO consortium, innovation in basic research in order to produce viable technological solutions as well as novel products and services.

The Project results will be exploited through
  • technological transfer towards the involved SME of a functional laboratory model with a relatively short (1-2 years) estimated time to market,
  • direct contact to companies and industry, starting with local SMEs,
  • high impact dissemination to the scientific community (scientific articles, monographs, conferences, fairs, exhibitions),
  • dissemination through mass-media towards the non-scientific communities.