Imagine replacing the heavy, oil-based plastics and carbon fibers in cars and planes with materials made from plants and renewable waste. These new materials are designed to be just as strong and heat-resistant as the old ones but can be recycled instead of ending up in a landfill. It is like upgrading from a disposable plastic bottle to a high-tech, reusable material that doesn't harm the planet.
Current high-performance composites rely on fossil resources and are nearly impossible to recycle. This creates a conflict between the need for durable materials in transport and energy and the legal requirement to move toward a circular economy.
Laboratory-scale batches of bio-based polymers, fibers, and lignin fractions. Early composite formulations and processing protocols for industrial conditions were established.
If you are a vehicle manufacturer dealing with strict carbon neutrality targets and fossil-fuel dependence — this project developed bio-based composites that provide lightweight, high-performance alternatives for car parts. This helps reduce the vehicle's carbon footprint while maintaining structural integrity.
If you are an energy company dealing with the corrosive environments of the hydrogen economy — this project developed materials with enhanced chemical and corrosion resistance. These bio-composites ensure long-term stability for critical energy components.
If you are a water treatment facility dealing with high equipment wear and chemical degradation — this project developed durable, recyclable bio-composites. These materials offer a sustainable way to maintain high-performance filtration systems.
The project aims to create cost-effective bio-based composites. Based on available project data, the goal is to balance sustainability, performance, and cost across six industrial use cases.
Yes, the project focuses on scalable fabrication and intends to move technology from TRL 4-5 to TRL 6-7. It utilizes an industrial-driven platform to ensure production capabilities are viable.
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not listed, but the project is designed to create commercial propositions and first-mover market advantages for the consortium partners.
The project follows Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design principles and early life-cycle thinking. It is specifically aligned with EU strategies for circular bioeconomy and climate neutrality.
The project runs from 2024-10-01 to 2027-09-30. It aims to reach TRL 6-7 by the end of this period to enable concrete innovation opportunities.
The consortium is heavily weighted toward industrial application, with 10 industry partners (38% ratio) and 5 SMEs. This strong industrial presence, combined with 12 research organizations and 3 universities across 12 countries, suggests a high probability of successful technology transfer from the lab to the factory floor.
Contact IDRYMA TECHNOLOGIAS KAI EREVNAS in Greece
Contact us to identify the specific bio-composite formulation suitable for your industrial use case.
