The aim of R&D innovAction is to identify innovative solutions to improve the competitive advantages of its customers in terms of compliance with technical and economic sustainability. In particular, it carries out research, development, industrialization and commercialization of innovative products and services at high technological content, mainly in the field of Materials, Process, Energy Efficiency, Renewables and Environment. The activities are carried out both on specific customer needs and on direct initiative of R&D innovAction...
Wet performance improvement of Hi-Tech footwear soles, using Carbon NanoTubes
- Context: for high performance sport footwear applications, a distinctive element of competitiveness exists in the possibility of achieving continuous advanced performance.
- Objectives: Develop new material with higher “grip on wet” in extreme conditions including ice during thaw, and wet surfaces, while still maintaining high performance in dry conditions.
- Activities: Researc advanced materials to improve the rubber/TPV water interaction including assessment of a Nano composite as Carbon NanoTube and Metal Oxide evaluation; composite materials, aramidic fibers and carbon fiber appraisal to achieve a lightweight structure.
- Expected results: New advanced material suitable to dynamically modify its grip performance according to different weather conditions, "wet/dry".