Digitized development of sustainable soft materials through 3D imaging and simulation

CoSiMa is a collaborative project between research organisations and industry

The concept

CoSiMa is a material development platform that integrates simulations of structure-dependent material functions in both real and virtual 3D structures. By integrating advanced imaging, in silico design, and mass transport simulations, CoSiMa uncovers the intricate relationship between material structure and transport behaviour.

What we offer

This comprehensive toolkit supports researchers and engineers in exploring how liquids interact with surfaces and behave in complex environments. It enables visualisation and analysis across scales, from nanoscale to macroscale – facilitating the optimisation of material designs and the prediction of real-world performance.

By minimising the reliance on costly physical experiments and accelerating development cycles, CoSiMa has the potential to drive innovation and advance the creation of smarter, more efficient and sustainable material solutions.

3D imaging using advanced microscopy techniques involves acquiring and computationally reconstructing high-resolution volumetric data from multiple focal planes or angles, enabling detailed visualisation of complex structures in three dimensions.

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Structure analysis is the process of determining the structure of a material. This can include techniques such as X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, and other methods to determine the atomic and molecular structure of a material.

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Computer simulations are used to model the behaviour of materials at the atomic and molecular level. This can include techniques such as molecular dynamics, density functional theory, and other methods to simulate the behaviour of materials under different conditions.

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Experimental validation is the process of testing the results of computer simulations and other theoretical models. This can include techniques such as spectroscopy, microscopy, and other methods to validate the behavior of materials under different conditions.

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3D Imaging

3D imaging using advanced microscopy techniques involves acquiring and computationally reconstructing high-resolution volumetric data from multiple focal planes or angles, enabling detailed visualisation of complex structures in three dimensions.

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Digital Structure Analysis

Structure analysis is the process of determining the structure of a material. This can include techniques such as X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, and other methods to determine the atomic and molecular structure of a material.

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Computer Simulations

Computer simulations are used to model the behaviour of materials at the atomic and molecular level. This can include techniques such as molecular dynamics, density functional theory, and other methods to simulate the behaviour of materials under different conditions.

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Experimental Validation

Experimental validation is the process of testing the results of computer simulations and other theoretical models. This can include techniques such as spectroscopy, microscopy, and other methods to validate the behavior of materials under different conditions.

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Implementations

The methods developed in CoSiMa have been applied to several industrial applications involvind many types of materials. Explore them below.

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Breathable Films

Breathable Films

Breathable films in hygiene products like diapers and pads regulate moisture and comfort through the…

Fiber Structures

Fiber Structures

Fibrous materials control liquid flow and retention through their microstructure and fiber design….

Paperboard Coating

Paperboard Coating

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Chromatography

Chromatography

High-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) separates compounds by pushing a solvent mixture through …