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CeNTI participates in R&D projects in domain of Functional materials and multi-nanocoatings. NLayer materials is CeNTI’s technological brand within this field.

 
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NLayer Materials, guarantees excellent features like perfect binding and adhesion of the materials, great performance and improved compatibility with other technologies and treatments. NLayer Materials clearly stands out as the most innovative, high performance and sustainable technology for multilayered high performance materials.
 
DEPHOTEX - Development of Photovoltaic Textiles based on Novel Fibres
 
The goal of the project is to research and develop textile solar cells in order to get flexible photovoltaic textiles based on novel fibres allowing taking benefit from the solar radiation so as to turn it into energy. This project, with a consortium of 16 European entities, offers a range of useful applications in a variety of consumer application sectors: home textiles, sports, leisure, clothing and automotive industry.
 
Wall IN - Multifunctional, Multilayer Structures for Interior Walls
 
In this project it is proposed the development of an innovative product for construction/rehabilitation of buildings´ interior walls, based on a technical textiles structure. The energetic efficiency of existing constructions will be particularly improved. The consortium that will develop this product is constituted by Termolan – Isolamentos Têxteis, Domingos de Sousa, Citeve and CeNTI and it is partially supported by ADI - Agência de Inovação, S.A.
 
Coating of textile substrates by means of innovative technology and use of nanomaterials
 
The main objective is to develop advanced polymeric coatings, with resource to technology more efficient than the conventional methods - from the material, energy and environment points of view
 
Advanced materials with enhanced thermal insulation and low gas permeability
 
The main goal is to develop innovative materials with high thermal insulation and low gas permeability, using coating technologies with resource to nanotechnology. Several formulations of nanomaterials will be developed and tested as well as theirs inclusion in polymeric matrixes.
 
Functional materials for diseases prevention
 
The main objective is to develop materials, trough innovative nanocoatings technologies, with optimized properties regarding hydrophilicity, resistance to bacteria and fungi. The major challenge is to make in a way which is completely biocompatible and harmless.
 
A new process for bleaching fibres of animal origin
 
The idea of this project is to establish a new process for bleaching textile substrates. With the innovative technology proposed it is possible to increase the whiteness index of fibres of animal origin, with important reductions in the consumption of whitening agents and other auxiliary compounds, as well in the water and energy demand
 
Coating of flexible substrates by means of innovative coating technology
 
The main objective is to develop advanced polymeric coatings, with resource to technology more efficient than the conventional methods, in order to enhance consumer products grip resistance.
 
Products development with easy cleaning and dirt repellency
 
The main goals are the development of an innovative set of products, easy to clean and with good water/dirt repellent capability
 
Coating of inorganic materials with metal oxides for self-cleaning and agent release functionalities
 
The main objective is to develop advanced nanoparticle coatings, to coat inorganic materials by sol-gel techniques, in order to obtain self-cleaning and agent release functionalities
 
Improvement of inorganic material’s mechanical properties
 
The main goal is to develop materials with advanced mechanical properties by incorporating nanostructured materials
 
Surface treatments in cotton fabrics
 
Research of the effect of pre-treatments on the quality of digital printed textiles
 
SmartComfort -Intelligent comfort in shoe soles
 
This project aims to develop soles with new functionalities, in order to obtain highly differentiated products with high added value. The main goal of this project is the development of advanced active comfort systems, contributing to improving users quality of life. The consortium that will develop this product is constituted by Procalçado - Produtora de Componentes para Calçado, S.A. and CeNTI and it is partially supported by ADI - Agência de Inovação, S.A.
 
NANOLEATHER - Nanocoatings for leather functionalization
 
The main objective of this project is the exploitation of the emergent nano-scale coating technologies, to provide leather with innovative functionalities. A superior performance with innovative character will be given to the leather, for application into the most important markets such as clothes, shoes, seats (cars and planes) and accessories. The consortium that will develop this product is constituted by Curtumes Rodrigues S.A., CTIC and CeNTI and it is partially supported by ADI - Agência de Inovação, S.A.
 

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