Automotive
enterpriseTarget: Electric Vehicle Manufacturer
If you are an EV manufacturer dealing with heavy battery housings and high carbon footprints — this project developed a bio-sourced battery pack that can reduce CO2eq emissions by 40-50%.
SUSPENS · Project
Eco-friendly Bio-Composite Materials for Lightweight Automotive, Marine, and Aerospace Parts
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Imagine making car or boat parts from a mix of wood-based plastics and recycled fibers instead of oil-based chemicals. It's like swapping heavy, polluting materials for a high-tech 'green glue' that is just as strong. Once the part is worn out, it can be broken down and recycled to make new parts, creating a closed loop.
By the numbers
95%
maximum bio-sourced content in thermoset resins
40-50%
expected reduction in CO2eq emissions
180°C
maximum glass transition temperature (Tg) achieved for one resin initiator
The business problem
What needed solving
Traditional composite materials are energy-intensive to produce, rely on petroleum, and are nearly impossible to recycle, creating a waste crisis in the transport sector.
The solution
What was built
Bio-based epoxy and polyester resins (up to 95% bio-sourced) and a recycling process using solvolysis and pyrolysis to reclaim fibers and resins.
Audience
Who needs this
EV Battery Housing ManufacturersComposite Boat BuildersAerospace Component EngineersCarbon Fiber Recycling Plants
Business applications
Who can put this to work
Marine
SMETarget: Leisure Boat Builder
If you are a boat builder dealing with non-recyclable fiberglass hulls — this project developed bio-based epoxy and polyester resins for hulls and decks that allow for future upcycling of fibers.
Aerospace
mid-sizeTarget: Aircraft Component Supplier
If you are an aerospace supplier dealing with expensive assembly and high energy costs — this project developed a bio-composite winglet part manufactured in a single step to eliminate costly assembly operations.
Frequently asked
Quick answers
How much will these bio-composites cost compared to traditional ones?
Based on available project data, specific pricing is not provided, but the project uses Life Cycle Costing (LCC) studies to evaluate economic viability.
Can this be produced at an industrial scale?
The project focuses on fast-curing resins and single-step manufacturing to reduce energy and assembly time, though full industrial scale-up is targeted for market entry by the end of 2028.
Who owns the IP and how is licensing handled?
Based on available project data, licensing terms are not specified; however, the project involves 13 partners including 7 industry players who likely share the IP.
What is the timeline for commercial availability?
The project expects to bring its assets to the market by the end of 2028.
How does this integrate with existing recycling streams?
The project developed a specific solvolysis process for bio-epoxy and an energy-reduced pyrolysis for carbon fibers to reclaim materials from end-of-life parts.
Consortium
Who built it
The consortium is heavily industry-driven with a 54% industry ratio, consisting of 7 industrial partners (6 of which are SMEs) across 7 European countries. This strong commercial presence, combined with 3 universities and 2 research centers, suggests a high focus on practical application and market readiness rather than pure academic research.
How to reach the team
Contact Institut de Recherche Technologique Jules Verne in France
Next steps
Talk to the team behind this work.
Contact us to connect with the SUSPENS consortium for bio-composite licensing.
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