ECODECO

ECODECO_MateriaNova

The ECODECO_MateriaNova project aims to develop innovative solutions for the metallization of plastics, thus facilitating their recycling. It proposes less impactful metallization methods, coatings that promote decoating, and a simplified environmental assessment tool. These activities form part of the ECODECO portfolio, which focuses on the sustainability of coatings and the development of specific methodologies in collaboration with several research partners.

ECODECO_UMONS

UMONS' ECODECO_UMONS project aims to modulate the interface and properties of polymers to facilitate disassembly with metal deposits. Using innovative, environmentally-friendly processes such as plasma polymerization, the ChIPS and SMPC laboratories will develop multifunctional coatings and thermoreversible macromolecular additives to improve adhesion and promote disassembly.

ECODECO_UNamur

The ECODECO_UNamur project aims to develop an experimental and simulatory approach to the decoating of layers on metal substrates. LARN will synthesize samples with an optimized interface for decoating, and develop experimental methodologies for decoating by RX irradiation. The simulation axis will create plug-ins to simulate aging and decoating. Expected results include deposition recipes, an RX decoating methodology, an accelerated aging model, and plugins for NASCAM simulation.

ECODECO_UCLOUVAIN

The project aims to create a tool to help manufacturers develop innovative, eco-responsible coatings. This tool assesses the durability, environmental impact and economic aspects of coatings for a specific application. It is based on an eco-selection approach and combinatorial mechanical characterization to predict the service life of coated products. The aim is to reduce trial-and-error testing, thereby accelerating the development of eco-designed products and reducing waste associated with unnecessary testing.

ECODECO_CRM

The ECODECO_CRM project focuses on the eco-design of thermal spray coatings to extend the life of components and facilitate their dismantling. It aims to improve deposition processes to reduce environmental and economic impacts. Objectives include manufacturing innovative coatings for complex parts, developing manufacturing and simulation methodologies, exploring dismantling techniques, and analyzing life cycles and costs.

ECODECO_CENAERO

The ECODECO_CENAERO project aims to reduce the need for costly and time-consuming experimental trials in the development of thermal spray coating processes. It proposes to develop digital twins of spray processes on 3D parts, integrated into a numerical optimization chain to automatically predict the process operating parameters. These tools will include 3D simulations to predict coating growth and part thermal history, as well as models to predict coating properties. The project will be evaluated on concrete use cases, including the spraying of tungsten carbide on metal turbine parts, and could be extended to innovative materials such as silicon carbide.

ECODECO_CTP

The ECODECO_CTP project aims to develop innovative solutions to facilitate the release of composites from their constituent materials, thereby promoting their recovery and reuse, with a view to achieving "zero waste". The CTP focuses on the constraints linked to the nature of the materials (polymers, metals or ceramics) and their physico-chemical and mechanical properties governing their adhesion.

ECODECO_MULTITEL

The ECODECO_MULTITEL project aims to develop laser processes for environmentally-friendly disassembly and stripping, while contributing to sustainable creative processes with surface preparations. Spectroscopy-based on-line control techniques will also be integrated to precisely monitor and control times, precision and fume and particle emissions. Use cases will cover diverse materials such as ceramics, minerals, polymers and metals.