Duration
4 years
2018-2022
Countries
7
Partners
10
The Air Induced friction Reducing ship COATing (AIRCOAT) project aims to develop a passive air lubrication technology inspired by the Salvinia effect.
Applying the AIRCOAT technology to ship-hull surfaces will produce a thin permanent air layer when submerged in water. This will reduce the overall frictional resistance while acting as a physical barrier between water and the hull surface. In addition to reducing energy consumption, the air barrier will inhibit the attachment of maritime organisms (biofouling).
REVOLVE is leading the Work Package: Communication, Dissemination and Exploitation, including creation of the visual identity and branding, website development, social media management, video making (storyboard, creation, coordination), media relations, events organization (online & in-person), audience target.
The AIRCOAT project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement N°764553
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