CEM-WAVE

With the introduction of an innovative microwave-based production process for ceramic matrix composites (CMC), the CEM-WAVE project has the potential to revolutionize energy-intensive industries planning a complete switch to renewable energy sources.

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Through a systemic and multidisciplinary approach, the CEM-WAVE project is testing and demonstrating ways to reduce the production costs of ceramic matrix composites and create new supply and value chains in the composites and manufacturing industry. The key advantages of ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) over other materials include their high heat resistance, hardness, corrosion resistance, light weight and non-magnetic nature. Over the years, CMCs have gained considerable importance over single-phase ceramics and other materials due to their special physical properties in industrial applications. Growing industrial demand for high temperature resistant devices with light weight and low density is the major factor driving the expansion of the global ceramic matrix composites market.

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Pioneering role in the switch to renewable energies in heavy industry

Renewable energy, such as the use of clean hydrogen, is inherently variable, volatile and can cause extreme production conditions. The CEM-WAVE project has recognized this challenge and proposes a microwave-based technological solution to overcome it.

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To drive the transition to clean and renewable energy, heavy industry needs high-performance and energy-efficient materials that can withstand harsh conditions such as very high temperatures and corrosive environments. The CEM-WAVE project proposes the use of ceramic matrix composites in harsh production environments.