Projects

The aquatic environment is underexplored and underexploited, with huge potential value. A small number of these are microalgae, with the capacity to...

The pulp and paper industry is a major source of black liquor, a byproduct with significant potential for producing high-value aromatic chemicals...

The SSUCHY project seeks to contribute to developing bio-based composite products with advanced functionalities and high structural properties for...

The SSUCHY-Next project builds upon its predecessor, SSUCHY, which developed the hemp fibre supply chain and bio-based epoxy resin. Recognising the...

A proactive regulatory approach is an important driver in developing emerging industries and attracting investment. Similarly, a proactive approach to...

Adhesives and coatings are an integral part of everyday consumer products, but most of them are made with harmful fossil-based chemicals. SuperBark...

The global polylactic acid (PLA) market is rapidly growing. This biodegradable, bio-based thermoplastic is used across diverse industrial sectors...

Crucial in daily life, surfactants are utilised in various sectors, including home and personal care, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food and feed...

The SurfToGreen project addresses the pressing environmental concerns, such as CO 2 emissions and microplastics pollution, stemming from the...

Currently, wood boards such as Particle Board (PB) and Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) rely on the use of fossil-based binders, mainly formaldehyde...

The EU's wood-based materials industry produces approximately 40 million cubic metres of particleboards (PB) and 20 million cubic metres of medium...

SUSFERT aimed to develop multifunctional fertilisers for phosphorus and iron supply that fit into existing production processes and EU agricultural...

Conventional fossil-based adhesives, widely used in construction, furniture, and packaging, rely on non-renewable petroleum resources, contributing to...

SUSTAINEXT aims to transform the production plant of lead partner, Natac, at Hervás, Spain, into a multi-product biorefinery with an industrial-scale...

The SWEETWOODS project aims to develop a first-of-its-kind biofractionation flagship plant in Estonia that uses sustainable hardwood biomass. The...

Europe faces a major protein deficit, ranging between 80 and 70 % over the past 40 years, which has been covered by imports. At the same time, as the...

The world is facing the dual challenge of feeding a growing population and making food production more sustainable. The EU encounters an additional...

SynoProtein aims to develop and demonstrate a carbon-negative process that converts residues from sawmills into single-cell proteins for fish feed, as...

As Europe seeks to move to a circular economy, maximising how biowaste is used is becoming increasingly important. Repurposing waste streams will be...

As we strive for a genuinely circular economy, greater efficiency in how we manage our renewable resources becomes increasingly important. This is...