Projects

UV-curable polyurethane coatings play a major role in various industries due to their versatility, high performance and energy-efficient production...

The construction industry is responsible for approximately 37% of global CO₂ emissions, with environmental impacts occurring throughout a building’s...

EU society needs new sustainable bio-based feedstocks to meet population growth and reduce dependence on fossil fuels for raw materials; almost 70...

The BIOSKOH project has the general ambition to demonstrate the first of a series of new second generation bio-refineries for Europe. These will be...

The BIOSMART project proposal will develop active and smart bio-based and compostable packages to meet the needs of both fresh and pre-treated food...

The bioeconomy is a key driver of sustainable growth in Europe. Despite progress in technological development, education and training in the sector...

Lignocellulose is the single most widely available type of biomass in the world. It is an important sustainable source of raw materials for a range of...

The increasing public desire for sustainable products is driving a growing demand for bioplastics in the packing sector in order to minimise...

The value of the bioeconomy to the EU is beyond doubt. It provides employment for 8.2 % of the workforce and has a turnover of €2.3 trillion. While...

Olive cultivation in southern Europe is a long-standing tradition, one that has shaped the environment and the culture in many European countries...

The European bio-economy is an exciting prospect; BIOWAYS will provide the materials and activities to engage the public and excite them about its...

Europeans produce 16 million tonnes of plastic packaging waste each year, with under 40% being recycled. The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste...

Thermoset composites – basically fibre-reinforced plastics – are increasingly popular as a construction material, replacing metals in many areas. In...

Surface coatings are vital for improving the sustainability, safety, and performance of materials. However, approximately 80% of paints and coatings...

BRILIAN supports adopting sustainable, cooperative business models in rural areas to enhance rural development and protect biodiversity and the...

The growing success of the bio-based economy is creating an unforeseen problem demand for suitable feedstocks which is proving increasingly difficult...

If biotechnology is to deliver molecules and derived products to the market, these need to meet market demands. Hence a close collaboration with the...

The Central Europe LEaders in Bioeconomy (CELEBio) project aims at strengthening the enabling environment for bio-based businesses in eight countries...

Packaging is essential for transporting and protecting food and goods and communicating end-user information. The food packaging industry, agile to...

In pursuit of sustainable solutions that prioritise both human health and environmental responsibility, the CERISEA flagship project aims to produce 5...