Projects in Composites

InnoMatSyn supports the coordination and mobilisation of stakeholders in innovative advanced materials at national and regional level, promoting synergy and complementarity. It builds on existing regional smart specialisations to strengthen cooperation within Europe.

The project focuses on improving production efficiency in the automotive industry by using graphene-reinforced copper electrodes for spot welding, which reduces maintenance costs and increases sustainability. With links to the competitiveness of Swedish industry and UN Agenda 2030 goals, it contrib…

Nanoparticle platforms for the delivery of RNA adjuvant and mRNA vaccines offer huge potential for innovation in vaccine technology and drug delivery. One of the benefits is the ability of nanoparticles to protect fragile RNA molecules from degradation by nucleases in the body, increasing the stabi…

UPBEAT will create methods to identify, quantify, and manage uncertainties for reliable design and manufacturing. Multiscale simulations will help understand defects, singularities, and distortions during assembly.

ZEvRA will demonstrate a harmonized circularity methodology that allows for interchangeability and replicability throughout Europe. The methodology and manufacturing technologies will be supported by digital tools and validated on a full circular car, integrating 8 prototype components covering 84%…

IMMUNE, advanced FILAVA-based materials for Personal Protection Equipment & hard-components for EU Military.

The project aims to develop, manufacture, and test an advanced outlet guide vane for the next generation of aeroengines from GKN.

In ALPH, new coating and forming methods are devloped to enable the use of aluminum as bipolar plate material for High Temperature Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells (HT-PEMFCs). The lightweight metal combined with the higher temperatures enable lighter fuel cells with a simple cooling system …

The world's population is increasing and with it comes the need for smart and safe medical implants. The project will further develop unique processes and equipment to contribute to faster and better healing.

This project aims to establish a primary realisation of ac resistance at RISE through ac measurements of the quantum Hall effect (QHE) in graphene. This will lead to a significantly reduced measurement uncertainty for ac resistance and can potentially lead to an improved measurement uncertainty f…

To develop sustainable products and processes, we need a deep understanding of the internal structure of materials. With advanced synchrotron- and lab-based X-ray tomography, we can examine materials in 3D down to the microscopic level—without destroying them. This also makes it possible to study h…

Additive manufacturing (AM) is a new technology, which is identified as particularly interesting for small modular reactors (SMRs). The use of AM in SMR opens up completely new possibilities with respect to component design, manufacturing lead times and availability of spare parts.

HERCULES project aims to enable the storage of industrial heat for a wide temperature range, with a focus on high temperatures, via a concept to use renewable electricity production and excess heat from the industrial processes.

AMTVINE is a framework for several work packages targeting verification of additively manufactured stainless steels and coated claddings during normal operation in light water reactors (LWRs). The project includes a unique examination and testing of novel fuel materials after operation in LWRs.

CIRCUMET aims at creating a comprehensive joint effort for developing 80-90 credits courses in advanced level on the topic of climate action in the metal component manufacturing industry. The project is a collaboration between Jönköping University, Chalmers, University West, RISE and several indust…

Sustainable Concrete Material Leading to Improved Substructures for Offshore Renewable Energy Technologies

Optical fiber coatings are essential for the performance and reliability of the optical fiber in application. In this project, RISE developed a nanocomposite coating using graphene oxide and polyimide, and validated its potential for extended temperature durability and enhanced performance in fiber…

The project will develop and test programmable resistance standards of graphene.

Lithium-ion battery cells with conventional active materials reach their limits in terms of energy density and suffer from safety problems.To enable large-scale manufacturing of solid state batteries that can solve these problems, the PULSELiON project presents new pulsed laser deposition-based tec…

This project aims to explore the physical state of APIs within mesoporous magnesium carbonate (MMC) pores using X-ray beams. The investigations aim to uncover mechanisms driving drug precipitation, providing essential insights into release behavior. These findings have the potential to refine drug …

Low series manufacturing of transmission components in low alloy steel by additive manufacturing and relevant post processes can contribute to increased circularity and resilience.

Using additive manufacturing, LAMBADA aims to develop an ultra-lightweight and scalable battery pack with improved cooling capacity. 

TechForH2 is a new centre for excellence, built to create a Swedish ecosystem perfectly adapted to provide rapid advances in technology concerning transport solutions fuelled with hydrogen propulsion. The centre will contribute to knowledge building and education, and accelerate the introduction of…

RISE participate in international research project to develop and evaluate new inhalation formulations for antibiotic to treat lower respiratory tract infections. 

To replace materials used to ensure electromagnetic compatibility towards a more environmentally friendly and recyclable alternative.

Lithium-ion batteries have become the primary choice for rechargeable batteries in portable electronics and the transportation sector. Solid-state batteries are predicted to be the next generation batteries that will solve limitations and problems with today's Li-ion batteries, such as fire risk, e…

The INFINITE project developed know-how to incorporate advanced sensing technologies in composite components for aerospace applications. The principal achievement of the project was to develop a calibrated system capable of suppling powerful data for the structural health monitoring process.

The objective of NEWLEAF is to optimize and develop future lead-free brass alloys to meet stricter requirements and contribute to a continued circular, sustainable and efficient brass industry in the Nordic countries.

Fiber optic sensors are well adapted for applications in the aerospace industry. The project has developed and demonstrated composite materials with embedded fiber optic sensors.

3D-Action's goal was to raise awareness and increase knowledge about additive manufacturing and its benefits among small and medium-sized enterprises in Västra Götaland.

There is a delicate interplay between process flexibility and process robustness. As the flexibility of a manufacturing process increases, the identification and control of the sources of variation become more challenging. The project ProThin investigates the robustness of the Laser Powder Bed Fusi…

Smart materials can find a valuable use in many applications. In particular, varying the type and content of magnetic filler embedded in a matrix material can tailor mechanical and magnetic properties of these composites and thus enables real-time self-sensing of strain/stress and long-term deforma…