Imagine using the natural 'armor' found in trees and plants to stop fires instead of using harsh chemicals. This project takes natural substances called lignin and tannins and turns them into a powder that prevents materials from catching fire. It's like giving industrial plastics and wood a natural fire-shield that is safer for people and the planet.
Industrial fire retardants often rely on toxic chemicals that are environmentally harmful and face increasing regulatory pressure. Companies in transport and appliances need a sustainable alternative that maintains the same safety performance.
A portfolio of bio-based flame retardant powders derived from lignin and tannins, an industrial pilot plant design, and a software decision support tool for sustainable design.
If you are a shipbuilder dealing with strict fire safety laws for vessels — this project developed bio-based flame retardants that provide the same performance as toxic benchmarks. It allows you to use materials with 80% bio-based content without sacrificing safety.
If you are a rail supplier dealing with hazardous chemical regulations in cabins — this project developed a powder-format additive that improves fire resistance. This helps you transition to sustainable resins while meeting safety standards.
If you are an appliance maker dealing with the need for greener plastic housings — this project developed sustainable additives based on lignin and tannins. This enables the production of safer, fire-resistant casings for home devices.
Based on available project data, specific pricing is not provided, but the project will create a techno-economic assessment to promote market uptake.
The project starts from existing pilot plants and will design a new industrial pilot plant to overcome value chain barriers and upscale production.
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not listed, but the project aims to create a material portfolio and processing guidelines for industry substitution.
The project uses the EU JRC Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework to ensure materials are non-toxic and sustainable.
The project period runs from December 1, 2024, to May 31, 2028, suggesting commercial availability targets around 2028.
The consortium is heavily industry-driven with a 64% industry ratio, comprising 14 industrial partners and 10 SMEs across 12 countries. This strong commercial presence, combined with 5 research centers and 3 other entities, indicates a high focus on commercial viability and market integration rather than pure academic research.
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