The Luftiflex project is dedicated to the development of flexible fiber composites based on renewable raw materials for use in aircraft. The goal is to produce innovative, flexible composite materials that can be used in structural and cabin components as well as other mobility applications. The focus is on bio-based matrix systems and reinforcing fibers, whose sustainable and individually adjustable properties are specifically tailored to the requirements of the aviation sector. Thus, the project contributes to resource conservation and improving the ecological footprint of fiber composites, particularly in the areas of lightweight construction and the circular economy.
The goal of Luftiflex is the development and optimization of bio-based, elastic composites with load-adapted elongation potential. The following specific objectives will be pursued over the course of the project:
Duration: October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2027
Funding body: Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity (BMLEH)
Funding reference number: 2222NR045C
The work includes the development and testing of innovative resin systems, the production and characterization of elastic laminates, process optimization, and the production and testing of demonstrators for applications in aircraft interiors and secondary structures. The ecological and economic evaluation of the materials is an integral part of the project.
Luftiflex is a joint project with several partner institutions from industry and science: