Energy

At AIMPLAS we work to provide solutions to the main issues facing companies in the energy sector.

Renewables and CO₂

Advanced features

Energy efficiency

Environmental impact

Process improvements

Improved functionality

Our solutions for the energy sector

Development of thermally and electrically conductive plastics.
Low consumption heating systems based on the Joule Effect.
CO₂ capture and separation based on the use of nanomaterials and graphene aerogels.
Development of sensors by integrating electronic components into plastic materials (Plastronics): flexible electronics and in-mould electronics.

Fire-resistant materials and smoke dampers.
Anti-icing systems and other advanced coatings based on self-assembly systems.
Enhanced material properties: mechanical properties, electrical and thermal conductivity, antimicrobial properties.
Incorporation of graphene and carbonaceous nanostructures to develop advanced features and enhanced physical-mechanical properties.
Materials with electromagnetic shielding properties to prevent interference.
Development of dissimilar material systems (polymer-metal or two different kinds of polymers).

Low consumption heating systems based on the Joule Effect.
Development of systems with enhanced thermal and insulation properties.
Enclosure system that can be configured to comply with environmental and design requirements.
Industry 4.0 system

Ecodesign for the development of sustainable products, optimization of materials and use of recycled plastic materials.
Inclusion and compatibility of recycled plastic materials.
Replacement of metallic materials with polymer or composite materials in parts used in different industries.
Development of high-performance biocomposites for energy industry applications.
Replacement of traditional materials with bioplastics.
Environmental impact assessment (Carbon footprint, LCA).

Study of how to automate composite manufacturing processes.
Development of fast-curing systems in composites: microwave, UV.
Cost reduction in the manufacture of polyurethane moulds by carrying out industrial testing.
Additive manufacturing and 3D printing – manufacture of short or customized production cycles.
Reduction of CO2 emissions by using out-of-autoclave (OoA) composite manufacturing processes.

Advice on the analysis of causes of failure, breakage, and malfunctioning.
Control and characterization: identification and quantification of additives and fillers, ageing, weathering tests, mechanical properties, fatigue, surface properties, etc.
Enhanced properties by combining polymers, additivation and/or polymer modification and processing conditions.
Technical reports for arbitration and expert reports.
Training on materials, processes and plastic material characterization.

Our projects