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PURPOSE
Developing new smart chemicals to optimize ceramic manufacturing processes, improving environmental and economic sustainability through innovative formulations and the application of the digital twin.
Typology: Industrial Research
Final Result: RF3 | Fluidization and additive plan for new ceramic bodies and line applications.
Responsible Partner: Z&S Ceramco
Duration: 30 mesi
Operative Unit: Sassuolo (MO)
DESCRIPTION
WP3 aims to develop new smart chemicals to improve the ceramic industry's production process from a circular economy perspective. Currently, the chemistry that supports ceramics to use unconventional resources is not sufficiently explored.
This WP aims to optimize slurries containing national and European geo-resources and to improve raw materials that are often discarded due to their perceived unsuitability. Analytical techniques and procedures that closely mimic ceramic production conditions will be used to identify and develop tailor-made chemicals. Expected results include increased suspension density, improved productivity and reduced firing and decoration defects.
The innovative, tailor-made approach will ensure high levels of performance, contributing to energy savings and improving the environmental and economic sustainability of the ceramics industry.
ACTIVITIES
In order to achieve the purpose of the WP, the activities described below have been planned.
3.1 Establishing a benchmark for new raw materialsRedesign the ceramic body by replacing critical raw materials with non-critical European minerals, studying rheological and chemical properties for optimisation.3.2 Study tailor-made chemicals for a new ceramic bodyOptimise new ceramic bodies with non-critical raw materials by studying fluidisers, binders and oxidising agents to improve productivity and sustainability. 3.3 Study of engobe and glaze chemical additives designed for new body with traditional spray and digital systemOptimise glaze and engobe application to tiles using spray and digital technologies to improve efficiency and reduce waste and energy consumption.
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