Using contract research to create commercial success with innovative materials: nanocomposites

摘要

1. Nanocomposites offer new opportunities for materials 2. It is not a solution for everything 3. Interesting "green" materials solutions, e.g. halogen free flame retardancy, biopolymers, anti-corrosion coatings 4. Contract research is an option if internal knowledge build-up is not strategic 5. Research partner should have integrated know-how 6. Advantages of contract research compared to in-house: 1) Faster, because background knowledge gives a head-start 2) Lower risk 3) IP positioning.