Turning agri-food waste & biomass into sustainable polymers
Developing novel alternative of bio-based polymers synthesised from bio-renewable monomers.
Project Specificity
POLYMERS-5B aims to create a bio-based alternative
Given that 97% of plastics are currently derived from fossil-based feedstock (data from 2023 Plastics Europe AISBL), POLYMERS-5B aims to create a bio-based alternative to the production of plastics through underused agri-food and wood biowastes.
The main applications are:
Project Goals
Novel alternative bio-based polymers
Novel alternative bio-based polymers synthesized from bio-based monomers sourced from underexploited 2G feedstock, using Machine Learning (ML) tools and Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) approaches.
Project Impact
We will refer to the benefits to society and the environment:
- Recyclability of new bio-based products
- Biodegradability, lower carbon footprint of the new products
- Fair transition towards sustainability for all EU’s citizens
- Boosting the demand for new bio-polymers, products & bioactive compounds and creating the conditions for a spin-off
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News and Events
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BIOPOLY Cluster at Polymers 2026 | 8-10.04.2026
Advancing sustainable Polymers in Lisbon From today and throughout the event, the BIOPOLY Cluster is participating in the Polymers 2026 Conference in Lisbon, one of the leading international forums dedicated to the latest advances in polymer science and engineering. Organized by SETCOR, Polymers 2026 brings together researchers, industry leaders, and innovators from around the world […]
Upcominig BIOPOLY Cluster webinar on bio-based polymers for real applications | 17.04.2026
Topic: From waste to performance: designing bio-based polymers for real applications On April 17, 2026, POLYMERS-5B actively participated in the BIOPOLY Cluster webinar titled “From waste to performance: designing bio-based polymers for real applications”. The online event brought together leading experts from the BIOPYRANIA, POLYMEER, and POLYMERS-5B projects to explore how bio-based polymers derived from […]
The role of Feedstock in Sustainable Bio-Based Products
What feedstock do we use, and how can we use it better? The transition to sustainable bio-based products starts with this crucial question! POLYMERS-5B is addressing this challenge by exploring alternative bio-renewable monomers derived from agri-food and wood-based feedstocks available in the EU. These include dicarboxylic acids, diamines, hydroxyacids, amino acids, fatty acids, aromatic and […]
Consortium
Innovation and Impact Partnership
POLYMERS-5B brings together experts from academia, research institutions, and industry, representing Portugal, Latvia, Spain, Netherlands, Italy, Germany and Serbia.
This collaboration brings together cutting-edge technologies and expertise to develop and drive innovation in Biocatalysis and Green Chemistry processes.
POLYMERS-5B
Fair transition towards sustainability
for all EU’s citizens
A fair transition towards sustainability for all EU citizens involves ensuring that the shift to a green economy is inclusive, equitable, and just. This process should not only focus on environmental goals but also consider social and economic dimensions to ensure that no one is left behind.