Project information
Project manager
Sharafat Ali
Other project members
Lothar Wondraczek, Otto-Schott-Institute
Participating organizations
Linnaeus University
Financier
Vinnova Project Nr: 2014-04205
Timetable
Oct 2014 – Nov 2014
Subject
Materials Science (with a focus on Glass Science), (Department of Built Environment and Energy Technology, Faculty of Technology).
More about the project
Glass has long been one of the most fascinating and versatile materials known to science and industry. Beyond its everyday uses in windows and packaging, it has played a critical role in high-tech sectors such as electronics, energy, automotive, and construction. As technology advanced, the demand for thinner, lighter, and stronger glass increased, particularly in applications such as smartphones, solar panels, car windshields, and energy-efficient buildings.
This project focused on developing new high-performance glass and glass surfaces tailored to the needs of modern technologies. The aim was to create glass materials with improved strength, durability, and specialized optical and mechanical properties. These advancements held the potential to contribute to lighter vehicles, self-cleaning windows, transparent antennas, interactive building façades, and enhanced display screens.
