BIOntier: BreakIng FrOntiers in sustainable and circular biocomposites with high performance for multi-sector applications Projects uri icon

type

  • European Research Project

reference

  • 101155925

date/time interval

  • October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2027

abstract

  • BIOntier offers innovative solutions to environmental challenges and establishes a holistic, integrated, and industrial-driven platform
    for the design, development, and scalable fabrication of the next generation of cost-effective, sustainable, lightweight, recyclable
    bio-based composites (BioC) with enhanced properties (e.g. thermal, mechanical, chemical), functionalities (e.g. corrosion, chemical
    and fire resistance, hardness and impact resistance, high temperature resistance, structural health monitoring). BIOntier will also
    advance manufacturing processes, enhancing synthesis and stability and reducing environmental impact. Such BioC and manufacturing
    capabilities will allow robust connections with end-users and thus develop and qualify the commercial propositions to high TRLs.
    BIOntier will develop, demonstrate, and validate the efficacy of BioC-enabled products (6 use cases) which will underlie future
    technologies for different sectors (e.g. automotive, aerospace, energy (hydrogen economy) and water treatment). BIOntier also supports
    the innovation output and industrialization efforts of the EU initiatives and strategiesfor circular bioeconomy, building a credible pathway
    for the newly accumulated knowledge to impact EU industry and society. BIOntier will support a strong EU value chain in translating
    technology advances from TRL4-5 into concrete innovation opportunities and production capabilities (TRL6-7), with first-mover market
    advantages of scale in the defined industrial sectors. The consortium consists of 25 partners from 12 countries, representing the full value
    chain, with leading OEMs, large industries, world-classresearch and education organisations, and innovative SMEs. BIOntier is designed
    to ensure maximum impact for the defined industries and society as a whole, significantly contributing to the evolving field of BioC.

keywords

  • industrial demos; testing&validation; environmental challenges; sustainability; recyclability; lca