TRASU Programme
Summary of the Programme
Duration: 2003 - 2009
Total Budget: EUR 6,000,000
Total Expenses: EUR 5,862,046
Projects Selected: 1
Research into the field of surface treatment is more and more important for many industries in Luxembourg so that new materials can be developed and existing products improved. The research related to the development of new types of treatment in order to improve the properties sought, such as adhesion, wear, hardness and better environmental protection. The research programme also included characterisation of the surfaces before and after treatment in order to gain a better understanding of the mechanisms at atomic and molecular level, for example.
Because the field of surface treatment is extremely broad and the methods used varied, research projects had to involve the participation of a Luxembourg industrial partner.
Following the call for project proposals in 2003, two projects were submitted and later assessed by international experts. Many Luxembourg companies and national as well as international academic partners joined in. The FNR decided to merge these two projects into one, in order to better develop new competences.
The "Development of Innovative Surfaces by Means of Optimised Plasma Techniques and Technology Transfer to Industries" project started in May 2005. The project was managed under the responsibility of the CRP Gabriel Lippmann and the CRP Henri Tudor. The CRP Gabriel Lippmann focused on fundamental research, whereas the CRP Henri Tudor concentrated on applied research.
The continuation of the activities started around the TRASU programme is now guaranteed within the CORE programme.