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incidences on the curtain, an into-the-fibre-integrated medium sends electrical impulses, which split up
the harmful substances.
UV protection can be achieved in textiles by ceramic molecules that split harmful light rays.
Encapsulating ceramic fibres into polyester yarn to develop clothes that regulate body temperature
and offer UV protection. (EnkaSun) [142].
A researcher team from the UK and Russia succeeded in extracting individual graphite crystals, which
were used to produce the thinnest possible fabric, a grapheme. This new material may lead to
computers made from a single molecule [207].
Fig. 116 Graphene - first example of single atom thick fabric
2.8.3.2 Patents published
2.9 European projects within Framework Programmes 5 & 6
The Framework Programme for Research, Technological Development and Demonstration is the main
research policy instrument of the European Union.
In this report we take Framework Programmes 5 and 6 into account. The fifth framework programme
(FP 5) lasting 4 years, from 1998 – 2002. FP5 was conceived to help solve problems and respond to
major socio-economic challenges the EU is facing. It focuses on a number of objectives and areas
combining technological, industrial, economic, social and cultural aspects. For this purpose it had a
multi-theme structure consisting of four Thematic Programmes [208].
The Sixth Framework Programme (FP6) defines the European Union's strategic priorities for the
period of 2002-2006. FP6 comprises seven Thematic Priorities covering a series of well-defined
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