Turning agri-food waste & biomass into sustainable polymers

Developing novel alternative of bio-based polymers synthesised from bio-renewable monomers.

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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:

Textiles

Biodegradable fabrics, clothing, etc.

Automotive

Bio-based polymers for key components.

Furniture

Biodegradable furniture components, etc.

Polymeric Resins

Sustainable resins for various applications.

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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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.

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