Working Group 2
Advanced materials & lubrication for sustainable ocean systems
WG2 aims to contribute to the sustainability and energy efficiency of ocean systems by coming up with innovative solutions for contact surfaces and lubricants applied in a marine environment.
Description of work: WG2 will start from a thorough literature analysis (T2.1), leading to publication of one or more review papers. Three particular research areas have already been identified as promising collaboration areas from a perspective of sustainability: (i) self-lubricating materials (T2.2); (ii) eco- friendly coatings (T2.3); and (iii) biodegradable lubrication (T2.4). For these areas, a joint R&D workshop will be organized to foster collaboration.
Tasks:
T2.1: Classification and review of SOTA (coating) materials and lubricants;
T2.2: Information & best practice exchange on self-lubricating materials;
T2.3: Extending the use of eco-friendly coatings;
T2.4: R&D routes towards uptake of biodegradable lubrication.
