Projects

Bio-LUSH aims to extract high-quality fibres from the cell walls of underexploited and widely available European plant resources, including nettles...

Polyamides (nylon) and polyesters are two of the most widespread families of polymers, with applications spanning from garments, carpets and...

The consumer demand for sustainable and ethical leather alternatives is growing across the global market. Traditional animal-based leather production...

Novel fibre substrates are needed to replace conventional materials and reduce the pressure to use woody biomass to the extent that the carbon sink of...

The presence of plastics and microplastics in the environment is an increasing cause for concern, particularly in the ocean. The problem is...

The GRETE project aims to develop new and better technologies for wood pulp modification, cellulose dissolution and fibre quality generation complying...

As the world’s population increases, it needs more textiles. A source with great potential for long term increase in production volumes are man-made...

In Europe, the potential for cultivating industrial crops as bioeconomy feedstock lies in degraded, polluted, and saline soils, rendering them...

Known as biodegradable or renewable materials, bioplastics are one of the most in-demand bio-based products. However, there is a need to improve the...