Development and testing of innovative solutions for the processing of hybrid materials and nanomaterials using artificial intelligence algorithms

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)

Research and Innovation Staff Exchange (RISE)

Project funded by the European Research Council (ERC)

Edition of the competition: HORIZON-MSCA-2022-SE-01

Project title: Development and testing of innovative solutions for the processing of hybrid materials and nanomaterials using artificial intelligence algorithms

Agreement number: GA-101129698

The project is implemented within a group of entities: Sieć Badawcza Łukasiewicz - Instytut Inżynierii Materiałów Polimerowych i Barwników, Lublin University of Technology, Technicka Univerzita v Kosiciach, Uzdaroji Akcine Bendrove DIRMETA, Panepistimio Dytikis Attikis, LPH a.s., Cherka Trova

Project implementation period: 01.01.2024 - 12.12.2027

Project value: 1 633 000,00 EURO (7 274 525,10 PLN)

Funds granted for Lublin University of Technology: 276 000,00 EURO (1 229 497,20 PLN)

Principal Investigator: prof. dr hab. inż. Janusz Sikora

Abstract: PROMATAI project, which is being carried out in the discipline of mechanical engineering, aims to develop a product in the field of testing the extrusion method of nanomaterials/bio(nano) composites using AI algorithms. Prototype will be developed and made of a special design for the Feed Opening Section (FOS), the Adjustable Groove Feed Section (AGFS), the Rotary Barrel Section (RBS) and the additional Plasticizing Screw (PS) of the single-screw extruder, which will be tested in virtual and real conditions of their operation depending on the size of the introduced part. It is assumed that these improvements will increase the efficiency of the extrusion process, reducing the amount of waste and energy usage and enable usage of new materials. The first prototype in the world of a "smart extruder" is planned, which will adjust its geometric elements to the dimensions of the material. Project activities are aimed at significantly strengthening cooperation between industry and academia, creating new and transferring existing knowledge between partners. Project consists of 7 WPs: WP1-4 are focused on the development of innovative extruder elements, including: FOS, AGFS, RBS and the entire plasticizing screw. WP5 focuses on networking activities conducted by delegations, including workshops, trainings, and lectures on the topic of the project and the development of skills in the field of R&D infrastructure, competences, digitization and internationalization. WP6 is about the wide dissemination of knowledge and the exploitation of project results (conferences, fairs, publications, IPR, website, social media, outreach to public activities), WP7 is about management and administration of the whole project. PROMATAI is coordinated by Łukasiewicz Research Network - Institute of Engineering of Polymer Materials and Dyes (Poland), partners are: Lublin University of Technology (Poland), Technical University of Kosice (Slovakia), University of West Attica (Greece), LPH a.s. (Slovakia), UAB Dirmeta (Lithuania) and Cerca Trova Ltd (Bulgaria).