Integrerad Grafenbelagd Glasfiberstruktur för Multifunktionella Kompositer (INTEGRAPH)
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | RISE Research Institutes of Sweden AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 2 928 419 |
| Project duration | March 2021 - August 2024 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Strategic innovation program SIO Grafen |
| Call | SIO Grafen - Collaboration on commercial graphene applications, autumn 2020 |
Important results from the project
The aim was to develop a demonstrator of a composite material aircraft engine part with integrated multi-functionality for de-icing and lightning strike mitigation functionality with minimal weight gain. The project re-focused on integrating the de-icing function which was successfully implemented and tested on a full-scale demonstrator for aero-engine part.
Expected long term effects
Ice build-up was de-iced by inducing current into a graphene coated layer which was implemented into the demonstrator. The test was performed at freezing conditions to prove potential performance in some flight conditions.
Approach and implementation
The innovative material was implemented into the standard manufacturing process for the selected aero-engine part and further analysis and development is needed. However the implementation was not requiring significant deviation from the standard process.