AgriTexSil

Development of a textile with Silica coating for environmental friendly control of insects in agricultural production

International cooperation in the framework of the project

The consortium represents a horizontal and holistic approach covering all potential aspects of the product development and evaluation chain: research for innovative ideas and products, development of prototypes and pilot application. Based on all this, collaboration between consortium partners with mutual interests is expected to be extremely fruitful.

Upcoming Events

The 1st International Symposium on Nettings and Screens in Horticulture will be held from 27 to 31 January 2019, hosted by the 11th International Symposium on Protected Cultivation in Mild Winter Climates in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain under the ae …

The aim of this research is to develop an agricultural net which is eco friendly and non toxic and can actively protect plants against all kinds of bugs by killing them by its sharp coating. We are focused in ensuring sustainable supply of food without chemical contamination.

Our approach includes the development of nets with bigger mesh sizes to overcome the disadvantages. Plasma selection with regard to the polymer and the application. Develop a plasma coating process for the selected silica particles to cover the fibers homogeneously. To produce the fibers, a melt spinning process is developed with regard to particle processing, to the build-up of a coating and to the coated yarn and textile properties such as a low shrinkage to ensure further processability. After prototyping textiles, the coating process is upscaled to textiles. Finally, pilot greenhouse conditions are evaluated on the mesh to study the effect on the microclimate and on harmful insects in field trials.

News & Events

Biosystems Engineering Publication | UTH team

Biosystems Engineering Publication | UTH team

We are glad to announce the publication of the article entitled "Silica coated insect proof screens for effective insect control in greenhouses" by the UTH (University of Thessaly) team at the “Biosystems Engineering” journal. Click here to view the article on Science...

Web Conference | 07.12.21

Web Conference | 07.12.21

The Laboratory of Agricultural Constructions & Environmental Control of the Department of Agriculture Crop Production and Rural Environment of the University of Thessaly invites you to attend the Web Conference taking place on the 7th of December 2021. The Web...

OPEN DAY | UTH Greenhouse Park | 08.09.21

OPEN DAY | UTH Greenhouse Park | 08.09.21

The Laboratory of Agricultural Constructions & Environmental Control invites you to attend the Open Day at the outdoor area of the greenhouse park of the University of Thessaly in Velestino (Magnesia, Greece). The Open Day is organized in the frame of the...