Lodz University of Technology Wins Gold in Europe-wide Invention Competition for Groundbreaking Project (EUROINVENT 2024)
The Łódź University of Technology (Politechnika Łódzka) stunned the world by winning a Gold Medal at the illustrious European Exhibition of Creativity and Innovation (EUROINVENT) 2024. This prestigious accolade was bestowed upon them for their groundbreaking project, "Composite Material Based on PLA, Its Manufacturing Method, and Application," with patent number PCT/EP2024/052675.
The blockbuster project is part of the "Sustainable Industrial Design of Textile Structures for Composite" initiative, which received funding from the European Union's Horizon Europe program. This award epitomizes the university's unwavering dedication to sustainable development.
The brilliant minds behind the project include Dr. Eng. Paulina Byczkowska, Dr. Emil Saryusz-Wolski, Dr. Hab. Eng. Marcin Barburski, Prof. PŁ, from the Łódź University of Technology, as well as Prof. Nawar Kadi and Prof. Mikael Skrifvars from the University of Boras in Sweden.
This pioneering project is geared towards reducing textile waste by integrating natural fibers into PLA. The researchers are also exploring other natural fibers to refine the PLA mixture and achieve the desired properties for the final product. "This means such materials can be utilized for printing a diverse range of items, including spare parts, packaging, and other environmentally friendly products that require both durability and sustainability," adds Prof. Barburski.
EUROINVENT 2024 showcased over 600 inventions and projects from 34 countries, showcasing the global reach and impact of creative and innovative endeavors.
EUROINVENT, previously known as the European Exhibition of Creativity and Innovation, is an annual event that provides a platform for inventors, researchers, and creators worldwide to exhibit their cutting-edge projects and ideas. The exhibition encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation across various fields.
The Łódź University of Technology, established in 1945, boasts a rich history of contributing to scientific research and technological advancements. The university's triumph at EUROINVENT 2024 reaffirms its status as a leading institution in the realm of sustainable technology and innovation.
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- The project "Composite Material Based on PLA, Its Manufacturing Method, and Application" by the Łódź University of Technology, with patent number PCT/EP2024/052675, has demonstrated the university's commitment to environmental science and technology.
- The creation of composite materials using PLA and natural fibers by the researchers is aimed at minimizing textile waste and promoting sustainability.
- Collaboration between the Łódź University of Technology, the University of Boras in Sweden, and other researchers is crucial for refining the PLA mixture and achieving the desired properties for the final product.
- EUROINVENT 2024, an annual event that celebrates creativity and innovation, exhibited over 600 inventions and projects from 34 countries, highlighting the global impact of such endeavors.
- The widespread adoption of this new technology could pave the way for printing a diverse range of environmentally friendly products that require both durability and sustainability.
- The Łódź University of Technology, with its rich history in science and technology research, has once again proven itself as a leading institution in the field of sustainable technology and innovation.
- The university's winning of a Gold Medal at EUROINVENT 2024 underscores the significance of their work in the realm of artificial intelligence, space exploration, war technology, and textile production.
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