HyperMorpH is designed to produce tangible, measurable advances for the next generation of sustainable aviation technology. By the end of the project, the consortium will have developed and validated a set of breakthrough technologies, digital tools and evidence-based assessments that move the state of the art decisively forward.

Key Technological Outcomes

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Cryogenic Hyperconducting Composite Motor (DEM1)

A lab-scale electric motor cooled by liquid hydrogen and enabled by FRP composite components – achieving ultra-high efficiency and power density beyond the reach of conventional motor designs (targeting 98.5% efficiency and 20 kW/kg power density). Led by the University of Nottingham.

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Self-Morphing Composite Aerostructures (DEM2)

A set of morphing intake and rotor-tip-casing components manufactured from thermoplastic composites and metastructures, validated in a real fan test bed environment. Tested in DLR’s fan test bed, targeting 5-10% elastic strain capability and measurable reductions in aerodynamic losses. Led by DLR.

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Integrated BLI Propulsor-Aerostructure System (DEM3)

A fully integrated, half-scale aircraft tail mock-up demonstrating the combined performance of the hyperconducting motor and morphing aerostructures in a full BLI configuration at TRL 4, targeting 8-10% mission-level energy savings. Led by INEGI.

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Digital Twin and Intelligent Design Agent

An AI-supported cyber-physical simulation platform integrating surrogate models, Machine Learning agents and uncertainty quantification tools for multidisciplinary design and real-time validation support.

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Technology Roadmap for Future Exploitation

A forward-looking sustainability and scalability assessment, including an environmental and economic impact analysis and a technology roadmap for future TRL upscaling and industrial deployment.

Performance targets

motor efficiency
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motor power density
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reduction in motor weight
vs. conventional designs
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elastic strain capability
for morphing aerostructures
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mission-level energy
savings from BLI integration
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Measurable reductions in aerodynamic losses,
disturbed inflow and blade vibration
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Broader Impact

Beyond its technical outputs, HyperMorpH aims to contribute to Europe’s leadership in sustainable aviation. The project’s outputs will support all three Clean Aviation strategic thrusts through:

 

  • new materials,
  • advanced propulsion concepts,
  • digital engineering capabilities and evidence on the sustainability and scalability of the solutions developed.

 

The project will generate peer-reviewed scientific publications, white papers for the CAJU Technical Committee, and open-access data and results where applicable, ensuring that its knowledge reaches the wider research and innovation community.