Imagine if wind turbine blades, which are usually impossible to recycle, were made like Lego bricks that could be snapped apart or melted down safely. This project creates a new kind of plant-based plastic and carbon fiber that can heal its own scratches and be dissolved by special enzymes. It turns a waste problem into a loop where old blades become raw materials for new ones.
Wind turbine blades are currently difficult to recycle and often end up in landfills. This creates a linear waste model that is environmentally damaging and economically inefficient for energy companies.
Bio-based thermoset resins (including BBC certified DGEVA), self-healing coatings, debondable adhesives, and enzymatic degradation processes for fiber recovery.
If you are a turbine manufacturer dealing with the massive cost of landfilling old blades — this project developed bio-based resins and carbon fibers that allow for efficient decommissioning and material recovery.
If you are a chemical company dealing with strict EU regulations on bisphenol-based plastics — this project developed a 100% biobased and bisphenol-free DGEVA resin with BBC certification.
If you are a maintenance firm dealing with expensive blade repairs in harsh seas — this project developed self-healing and omniphobic coatings to extend the lifetime of the infrastructure.
Based on available project data, specific pricing is not provided, but the project uses techno-economic analysis (TEA) to ensure the solutions are economically viable compared to commercial options.
The project aims for scalable solutions for the wind energy sector and composite manufacturing industries, though current progress is in the synthesis and characterization phase.
Based on available project data, there is no specific mention of licensing terms, but the project involves 6 industrial partners and 7 SMEs who are co-developing the materials.
The project is specifically aligned with the European Green Deal and the EU Circular Economy Action Plan to prioritize decarbonization and resource efficiency.
The project runs from 2024-04-01 to 2027-09-30, suggesting that validated results will be available by late 2027.
The consortium is heavily industry-driven, with a 50% industry ratio consisting of 6 companies and 7 SMEs. This strong commercial presence, combined with 2 universities and 4 research centers across 5 countries, indicates a high probability of technology transfer and market-ready outcomes rather than purely academic research.
Contact FUNDACION AITIIP in Spain for technical specifications on bio-based resins.
Contact us to connect with the BLADE2CIRC consortium for early adoption of bio-composites.
