Integrated manufacturing of REciclable multi-material COmposites for the TRANSport sector
ORO LIGERO.
The present invention relates to novel composite materials comprising elemental gold in the form of single crystals, amyloid fibrils and a polymer. This composite material is similar to glassy plastics yet lighter than aluminum and has a golden shining similar to 18K gold. Due to its unique properties, this composite is termed "light gold". This composite material suits, for example, watches, jewelry, radiation shielding, catalysis and electronics. The invention further provides for environmentally friendly methods to manufacture such composite materials.
» Number: MX2022002487A (A)
» Publication Date: 22/03/2022
» Applicant: ETH ZURICH?[CH]
» Inventor: VAN ''T HAG LEONIE?[NL]; MEZZENGA RAFFAELE
This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement Nº 768737
