Joint project BasaltFiberFlock - New research project for our Institute

December 6, 2017 Our institute is now part of the joint project "BasaltFiberFlock - Development, production and process engineering of a flocking technology for maritime structures based on a basalt flock fiber". The project is part of the research program "Maritime Technologies of the Next Generation" of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. The joint project is based on the intention to derive special load profiles on maritime structures and their design for novel coating systems. The main goal is the development of a process for the production of basalt flock fibers as well as their preparation and further processing in the electrostatic direct flocking process for the protection of maritime structures and, if applicable, also underwater surfaces of ships. The specific properties of the basalt pulp are intended to be used for durability in terms of high corrosion, UV and chemical resistance. The joint project is funded by the Federal Republic of Germany. The donor is the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy on the basis of a resolution of the German Bundestag.  Show all news