Composites Evolution Limited

To meet the UK's 2050 net-zero emissions target, sales of diesel lorries will need to be phased out from 2030\. Manufacturers and operators are therefore developing electric and hybrid powertrains, initially on existing vehicle architectures. However, building a module-based battery pack to fit an existing vehicle structure is space-inefficient, heavy and...

Freight accounts for 20% of road vehicle emissions (EFTE, 2018) so there is substantial interest in switching to zero-emission trucks to help meet the UK's target of net zero carbon by 2050\. However, these trucks need large, heavy batteries and their range is limited. Lithium ion batteries (LIBs) present a substantial fire risk in the event of a thermal ...

The COATECT project will explore the feasibility of combining antimicrobial coatings with bio resin-based prepregs, to deliver a new class of sustainable composite materials for use in mass transport interiors, which combine antimicrobial properties with exceptional fire, smoke and toxicity performance. COATECT we will help the UKs badly-hit rail and air ...

The objective of this project is to develop a composite prepreg that has an exceptionally long shelf-life at room temperature while retaining the ability to cure at low temperature. This will leverage major competitive and environmental advantages over incumbent materials which require frozen storage, expensive transport and careful production management....

Low-speed (20 mph) accidents saw year-on-year increase of 31% (2016-2017, Department of Transport); injury increase was broken down as fatal (+79%), serious (+47%), and slight (+42%). A crash box is a thin-walled structure attached between the vehicle bumper structure and the side rail to improve crash performance in low-speed accidents. The determination...

"Biocomposites'' are plastics that have been reinforced (i.e. stiffened and strengthened) by natural materials such as plant fibres. Some typical plant fibres used in biocomposites are flax and hemp. The plastic part of a biocomposite may also be plant-based, at least partially. The aim of this project is to use biocomposites to develop the next generatio...

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This project will develop the materials, design and processing technologies required for the next generation of lightweight, low cost, sustainable aircraft seats. The aircraft seating market is growing rapidly (forecast value $12 billion by 2027, Markets and Markets, 2019) and manufacturers are under severe pressure to increase production rates and reduce...

This project will create new fire-resistant composites for aircraft interiors that provide high-quality surface finishes, thereby eliminating the need for costly post-moulding remedial work.

This project will develop low cost thermoplastic prepreg (pre-impregnated) tapes based on 'textile' carbon fibres. These novel materials will significantly reduce the cost of lightweight, high performance composite parts, opening up new opportunities in markets including automotive, energy, sports and aerospace. This will generate significant growth for t...

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"This project will develop a new generation of low cost, lightweight, environmentally friendly sandwich panels for aircraft interior applications. The panels will be based on novel low cost, low environmental impact materials and will be manufactured using rapid, highly efficient moulding and finishing processes. This will lead to simultaneous step change...