Critical raw material substitution
3 European H2020 organizations list this as part of their work — 1 as their primary capability.
Most active in this area
- SECO TOOLS AB
Major Swedish cutting tool manufacturer with research expertise in superhard materials, CRM substitution, and thermal modelling of metal cutting processes.
“Flintstone2020 specifically aimed to develop next-generation superhard materials that replace tungsten and other CRM in cemented carbides.”
PrimarySE3 projects - CERAMIC POWDER TECHNOLOGY AS
Norwegian SME producing advanced ceramic and oxide nanopowders for batteries, catalysts, and sustainable energy applications.
“COBRA project explicitly targets CRM-free battery materials, signaling a move toward sustainable material design.”
SMENO3 projects - DYMOTEC
Belgian industrial SME with applied expertise in rubber devulcanization and insect-based bio-conversion for circular economy applications.
“VALUE-RUBBER explicitly targets rubber as a critical raw material, positioning DYMOTEC in the EU's strategic agenda around reducing dependence on virgin material imports.”
SMEBE2 projects