Imagine cleaning a priceless painting without using harsh chemicals that damage the environment or the art itself. This project creates 'green' soaps, glues, and protective coatings made from plant proteins and recycled waste. It's like giving museums a toolkit of eco-friendly products that keep masterpieces safe and last longer than old-school chemicals.
Traditional art restoration relies on energy-intensive processes and toxic chemicals that lack durability and harm the environment. This creates a need for sustainable, cost-effective materials that do not compromise the integrity of cultural masterpieces.
Five product families: green cleaning systems, protective coatings, consolidants, biodegradable packaging materials, and non-invasive monitoring solutions.
If you are a chemical manufacturer dealing with the phase-out of toxic solvents — this project developed green fluids and gels that provide a sustainable alternative for cleaning delicate surfaces. These materials adhere to Green Deal principles and are safe for operators.
If you are a packaging company dealing with the need for climate-controlled transport of valuables — this project developed biodegradable foams and packaging made from renewable polyurethanes and natural fibers. These materials specifically control temperature and humidity to protect assets.
If you are a restoration firm dealing with the degradation of artifacts due to climate change — this project developed self-healing protective coatings and consolidants. These tools provide durable remediation and are tested on actual masterpieces.
Based on available project data, specific pricing is not provided, but the project used Life Cycle Cost analyses to ensure the solutions are affordable.
The project includes 10 industrial partners and 6 SMEs, and some cleaning systems have already reached TRL 9, suggesting they are ready for industrial application.
Based on available project data, the goal is to make the research, products, and know-how accessible to industry and the scientific community, though specific licensing terms are not listed.
Yes, the materials are designed according to green chemistry principles and the EU Green Deal, verified through Life Cycle Assessments.
Based on available project data, the project period runs from 2022 to 2025, but specific implementation timelines for end-users are not provided.
The consortium is highly commercially oriented with a 32% industry ratio, comprising 10 industrial partners and 6 SMEs across 15 countries. This mix of 31 partners, including 9 universities and 4 research centers, ensures a bridge between laboratory discovery and market application, particularly in the specialized chemical and conservation sectors.
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