Nanocore Project Final Report

The NANOCORE (Development of a low FST and high mechanical performance
nanocomposite foam core material for ferries and cruise ship superstructures.) Project was a two year
EU FP7 project running from 2011 to 2013. It brought together 6 partners from research and
development centres and small and medium enterprises from across the EU.
The aim of the NANOCORE project is to develop a technology to modify an existing
polymer foam core material by using modified nanocomposites in conjunction with synergistic nontoxic flame retardants, meeting the requirements of the SOLAS regulations and the European
REACH legislation. The new foam also have enhanced stiffness, strength and toughness compared to
existing materials for the same foam density due to the reinforcing effect of the chosen flame
retardant system.