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Let’s discuss together! Open #Innovation #Workshop 🎓 Early sustainability assessment in innovation process. Share #goodpractices on anticipatory risk assessment, prospective, ex-ante LCA and more Online meeting, May 14th (11:00-12:45) Exploring #biotechnological and other #innovative solutions to obtain efficient and functional #biobased alternatives to fossil-based coatings, barriers, binders, and adhesives is strategic to remain competitive. Several sectors can benefit, such as transport, marine operations, construction, furniture, wood-based industry packaging, and others. We are facing several #challenges: • What are the most significant key parameters and information to consider in impacts evaluation, from an anticipatory perspective? • How to manage data gaps (safety and environmental indicators not available, missing information on new chemicals…)? • How and which tools and approaches to adopt, to integrate information in an organic and strategic way, toward optimized scalability of your development and production processes (including qualitative to quantitative approaches)? • How to model and anticipate chemical synthesis and production, toward improved efficiency and reduced use of resources? • How to integrate the different tools in a comprehensive and effective SSbD framework? • Which foresight tools can provide a screen level safety and sustainability assessment at the early stage of the R&D process? We are inviting #experts on #SSbD, LCA, #chemicals, materials and process design & modelling, and data analytics for an open discussion on methods, tools, data and case studies that could help to address these challenges. #Format: series of brief online workshops, first event planned on May 14th 2024 #Eventinformation Airi - Associazione Italiana per la Ricerca Industriale contact: Elena Destro – destro@airi.it Sustainable Energy and Chemistry Group CSIC IC | Process Design Center er | Keuken & de Koning B.V., process engineers & consultants | GAIKER Centro Tecnológico | Airi - Associazione Italiana per la Ricerca Industriale e | TEMAS Solutions s | Exportun n | GRUPPO COLOROBBIA | Leibniz-Institut für Katalyse e. V. (LIKAT) | Vertoro B.V. | FAB Group Universidad Rey Juan Carlos | MAIER Group | MAIER TECHNOLOGY CENTRE | Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) u #renewable #biocoatings #biodegradable #recyclable #EU #Innovation

#ChemicalRecycling to unlock the circularity of advanced composite materials! #Composite materials display enhanced physical and chemical properties, allowing for lightweight tailored physical-chemical properties, thus multi-functional and high performance even in extreme applications. The versatility of these advanced materials finds applications in various sectors, such as energy, food and water, transportation, home & leisure, information and ICT, construction. Novel composite materials are acknowledged as enabling factors to foster green and digital transitions in the transport sector. However, a lot has yet to be done to develop more sustainable solutions, reducing impacts related to manufacturing and improved recyclability. Nowadays, most polymer-based composite materials are incinerated or even directly landfilled. For example, an estimated 500,000 tons of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite waste will be generated in Europe in 2025; while the global annual FRP recycling capacity is estimated to be less than 100,000 tons. Introducing biobased components, developing more efficient processes, exploring reuse and recycling technologies are some of the routes explored by a large research investment composed by a portfolio of over 13 Horizon Europe projects in the cluster day hosted by European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) on the 6th of June. Based on the outcomes of this event, on June 7th over 50 experts convened in the #REPOXYBLE workshop “Processes and methods for recycling, reuse, and recovery of advanced composite materials in transport”. Want to know more? Read our news on the link in the first comment! #HorizonEurope #Recycling #BiobasedMaterials #Composites Avanzare Innovación Tecnológica | GAIKER Centro Tecnológico | ONYRIQ | University of Patras | University of Ljubljana | Distretto Aerospaziale della Campania - DAC | OMI - Officine Meccaniche Irpine | Universität für Bodenkultur Wien | Airi - Associazione Italiana per la Ricerca Industriale | SATURNTECH | Universitat de Girona | TEMAS Solutions | Riversimple | Gurit | University of Southampton | Aerogel Core Ltd

🌿 New in Sustainable Engineering! Ever wondered what happens to all those discarded nylon products? 🤔 Our latest article dives into groundbreaking research from the Universidade de Aveiro, where the research team has developed an innovative method to transform nylon waste into valuable materials! The best part? Their solution achieves an impressive 80% recycling yield! 💡 Full article link in comments! 👇 🔍 What's your take on chemical recycling methods? Have you encountered innovative polymer recycling techniques in your field? Share your thoughts below! 👥 Kudos to the brilliant researchers: Nuno Gama, Jéssica Araújo, Bruno Godinho, Artur Ferreira, and Ana Barros Timmons. From 🏛️ Universidade de Aveiro & CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials. 📚 Being cultivated means staying curious about innovations across all engineering fields. 🔔 Follow EngiSphere for more fascinating insights at the intersection of sustainability and engineering! ♻️ Share this post to help spread knowledge and make engineering insights more accessible to everyone. #SustainableEngineering #CircularEconomy #WasteToWealth #ChemicalEngineering #Innovation #Research #Sustainability #Engineering #RecyclingTechnology #NylonRecycling #UniversityOfAveiro #CICECO #ESTGA

{MEET OUR PARTNERS] Today we introduce you to CETMA , one of the largest private research centres in Italy. 🔷 CETMA possesses more than 25 years of experience in applied research, experimental development and technology transfer in the field of advanced materials, ICT, and product development. CETMA has invested significantly in the composite materials field and is a preferred partner at European level for companies aiming to penetrate the #composites market. Its Advanced Materials and Processes Department is specialised in polymeric and composite materials, with a specific focus on composites #recycling. 🔷 CETMA is leading Work Package 6: Circular by design, which will develop new products using the secondary raw materials from the REFRESH recycling processes. The goal is to develop a wide portfolio of applications exploiting all the processes, and having an optimal balance in technical, economic and environmental performance. 🗨 “REFRESH is strongly focused on marketable solutions, involving the entire reverse circular value chain of wind energy sector: from end-of-life rotor blades to a wide range of recycled (and repurposed) products. Participation in this initiative is a remarkable opportunity to contribute to the European Union’s circularity goals.” ꟷ Andrea Tinti, Senior Researcher and Project Manager, CETMA Find out more about CETMA and its role in REFRESH 👉 https://lnkd.in/gjy2r7dC   ℹ The REFRESH partners: ACCIONA | CETMA | CIRCE - Centro Tecnológico | Enecolab Srl | The European Composites Industry Association; EuCIA | ETAT9 | Gees Recycling | Gjenkraft AS | MTB | RINA | TECNALIA Research & Innovation  #REFRESHprojectEU #windenergy #turbineblades #compositematerials #glassfibre #recycling #ecodesign #circulareconomy #valuechain #EUresearch #innovation #CINEA MAREWIND

📣Calling All Textile Experts! Are you an expert from research, industry, policy, or civil society with deep knowledge and experience in the #textile sector? Then, you should join the textile workshop of the series “Pathway to DESIGN the circular bio-based transition” organized by SUSTRACK! ❓Why Attend?❓ This workshop series is designed to: 🔍 Dive deep into the policy, environmental, societal, and economic dimensions of transitioning from a linear fossil-based economy to a #circular #BioBased one in the textile sector and selected value chains. 🤝 Co-create tailored #policy recommendations, paving the way for future policy developments at regional, national, and European levels.   Don't miss out on the opportunity to: 📌 Hear inspirational case studies from leading experts, who will share their success stories, challenges and insights: discover which case studies will be explored in the workshop by scrolling the images below! 📌 Make your voice heard in dynamic discussions on policy, environmental, societal, and economic dimensions of the circular bio-based economy transition in the textile sector.   Let's DESIGN a #sustainable future together: Save the Date! 🗓️ 11th of July 2024 ⏰ 10:00 - 12:00 CEST 💻 Online   Agenda and registration 👉 https://lnkd.in/dkNytNrK Università degli Studi di Roma UnitelmaSapienza Wageningen University & Research KnowlEdge Srl PEDAL Consulting DBFZ Deutsches Biomasseforschungszentrum gemeinnützige GmbH Universiteit Gent Woodlab Gent TECNALIA Research & Innovation TECNALIA Circular Economy FVA New Media Research CERCIS CEntre For Research on Circular Economy Innovation and SMEs Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung CIRCE - Centro Tecnológico

Associate Professor Ing Kong is a world leader in materials science and engineering, with a particular passion for designing technologies that improve the manufacturing process and also promote circular economies. She sees the potential to improve everyday life through engineering — and make a positive impact on the planet ♻ 'From an early age, I was fascinated by the mechanics of how things worked. The prospect of pushing the boundaries of what's possible, whether through designing new technologies, improving existing systems, or finding sustainable solutions is what motivates me.' Her focus on building sustainable solutions has led Dr Kong to addressing the mounting problem of plastic waste on farms. Here, her skills and knowledge are making a tangible impact. She's working with Rtec - Ritchie Technology Pty Ltd to test a technology that transforms agri-waste (such as such as twine, nets, fertiliser bags, plastic covers) into farm essentials, like fence posts—in turn creating a new source of income for farmers. Her expertise in 3D bioprinting has also sparked a collaboration with MoreDent (MIS Implants Australia), a dental company looking for help to develop innovative materials to stimulate the growth of new bones affected by gum disease. 'In a world facing pressing environmental challenges such as climate change, pollution, and resource depletion, we must adopt sustainable practices to safeguard our planet for future generations. Engineering offers a unique opportunity to innovate and create solutions that can significantly impact the world,' says Dr Kong 🌏 'If you are passionate about problem-solving, technology, and making a difference, let that drive guide you. Confidence in your skills and a strong commitment to your interests will enable you to overcome challenges and succeed in this rewarding field. 👩🔬 Transform your world with an Engineering degree from La Trobe: https://lnkd.in/gWKsDqUa #WomenInEngineering #INWED24 #materialscience #latrobeuni

Invitation: Participate in the international research project BeFORE! 💥 We are thrilled to announce the launch of a pioneering two-year TETRA-CORNET project aimed at improving the design for #recycling of primary #packaging. This initiative focuses on the implementation of promising #flexiblepackaging materials with alternative #barriermaterials under realistic conditions. Three different packaging concepts (pouch, wrap, tray + top foil) will be studied in a plastic and paper variant each. Specific criteria will be applied depending on common types of food for the respective packaging concept. If approved, the study will commence on January 1st, 2025, and conclude on December 31st, 2026.   Want to join? ☑️ For the guidance group of the Flemish research part, we are urgently looking for companies that want to actively participate in the project. As a participator, you will get the opportunity to: 👉 Drive the project through the supervisory group 👉 Receive front row access to results 👉 Network with other key organizations  👉 Be involved in the case studies Deadline ⏰ To join, fill in the details on page 3 in the document (see link in first comment) and return the signed letter of intent found on page 4 by March 10th.   More information All further information is depicted in the first comment link! Project partners: VLAIO NATUREEF Association Materials and Packaging Research & Services (voorheen VerpakkingsCentrum) Sirris | Innovation forward Flanders' FOOD Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV CBIMO UHasselt

Did you miss our publication titled "Use of Covalent Dynamic Networks as Binders on Epoxy-Based Carbon Fiber Composites: Effect on Properties, Processing, and Recyclability"? This study explores how integrating reversible chemistries can revolutionize carbon fiber composites by improving sustainability and recycling. Our research highlights the use of Diels–Alder reactions to enhance the bond–debond interactions between carbon fibers and epoxy matrices, potentially reducing crosslinking density by up to 50% and affecting final properties. 💡Find the full study authored by Julio Vidal Navarro, Carlos Hornero Montalvo, Ruth Garcia Campà, Jesus Cuartero, Anne Beaucamp Mc Loughlin, Maurice N Collins, Lidia García Quiles, David Ponce,Mari Carme Royo Reverter, Elisabeth Sánchez Ruiz and Pere Castell & check our publications here 🔗 https://t.ly/H1Va0 Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU), Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) l Aitiip Centro Tecnológico l SPECIFIC POLYMERS l Leitat Technological Center l University of Limerick German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research l Aeropuerto de Teruel l ACCIONA l IDEC Ingeniería y Desarrollos en Composites S.L. l ARCHA | Analisi Ambientali | Ricerca & Sviluppo | Tecnologie l Juno Composites Ltd| Flaxco ® (div. Flipts & Dobbels NV) | Q-PLAN INTERNATIONAL| Bernal Institute, University of Limerick Bizente, BIO-UPTAKE, Ecoxy, polynSPIRE Project, CUBIC EU Project, EoLO-HUBS, Producing fully recyclable and reusable green composites based on bioresins and natural fibres.

Innovate UK’s Materials Research Exchange (MRE) took place in London on the 23rd and 24th April 2024, and CDT was there to take part.   This year MRE was a combination of four events, each targeting areas of materials science and innovation that could help the UK economy become more resilient and grow. - Circular Critical Materials Conference - how to build and develop resilient supply chains in strategic areas, with an initial focus on rare earth elements - Reimagining Materials and Manufacturing Showcase – how to make UK materials and manufacturing internationally competitive by becoming net zero, resource efficient, responsive, and technologically advanced - GRIPS (Global Research and Innovation in Plastics Sustainability) Conference - a chance to explore the intersection of materials science with sustainability and innovation in plastics across diverse industry sectors - IUK Business Connect’s Investor Showcase - spotlighting materials innovators from cutting-edge pre-spinout ventures   Our team valued the opportunity to meet and discuss with representatives present from top UK universities, recent spinouts, established startups, industry, and government. The diverse array of perspectives meant for an interesting variety in seminars, panel discussions, and the exhibition. We observed the trend towards the a deeper consideration of the nuances of otherwise accepted positions. For example:   - AI is seen by most as a key enabling technology for materials development, but there was a panel discussion on the barriers to widespread adoption of this, and panelists disagreed on the future of industrial data; whether it would become a traded commodity or be kept private as the use of AI increases.   - In the Reimagining Materials and Manufacturing event, one presenter highlighted how the main materials innovation challenges in the automotive sector of ‘light-weighting’, reducing carbon footprint, and increasing circularity, may actively contradict each other. This is an interesting problem for materials developers, like us, to contemplate.

Eighteen months into EU-Project r-LightBioCom, the project has witnessed noteworthy achievements in each development area of the project. Here are 7 KEY TAKEAWAYS from our 18-Month Review Meeting. ✅ 1️⃣ Significant progress has been made on bio-resins and bio-based nano-additives, with a goal of achieving over 50% bio-content in high-performance composites. 2️⃣ Sustainable fibres have been selected, and the first samples based on the project’s use cases have been manufactured. 3️⃣ Fast-curing technologies like resin transfer moulding (RTM), photopolymerization, and vacuum infusion with microwave curing have defined parameters, with testing of bio-resins and fabrics next. 4️⃣ Big wins in recycling! Mechanical and chemical recycling using bio-solvents achieved up to 90% resin removal, and next, these methods will be applied to bio-resins and bio-composites. 5️⃣ Test campaigns for core materials has been conducted, and the results will now be analyzed for the Coupled Ecological Optimisation (CEO) framework. 6️⃣ Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) of conventional resins have been completed and work on new ones is in progress. Most fibers are modeled, and production processes are nearly finalized. Recycling models are being refined, starting with the trunk floor for use cases. 7️⃣ Use case requirements have been identified, and the next step is implementing r-LightBioCom materials for validation in each use case. FOLLOW US on LinkedIn to stay updated. 🔵 LEARN MORE about EU Project r-LightBioCom at www.r-lightbiocom.eu 🌱 #rLightBioCom #HorizonEurope #BioBasedMaterials #HighPerformanceComposites #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #Recycling #KeyTakeaways AITEX • Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya • Hochschule Kaiserslautern • Leibniz-Institut für Verbundwerkstoffe GmbH (IVW) • AEP Polymers • CIDAUT • FeyeCon • FECSA - FÁBRICA ESPAÑOLA DE CONFECCIONES • Coventry University • German Aerospace Center (DLR) • Gen 2 Carbon • ACCIONA • Centro Ricerche Fiat • ACITURRI