BIOMAT Project

It's time to look back and be proud of our challenging path to #success. The #BIOMAT project's final #review #meeting brought together all the partners to go through the #work developed and #evaluate the #results obtained. The 25 members from seven countries have successfully developed advanced #technological #solutions that hold the potential to significantly transform Europe's #biobased #economy, paving the way for a more #sustainable future. The developed biobased solutions are now available to #companies through the BIOMAT Test Bed, a #platform managed by a Single Entry Point (SEP) that provides access to cutting-edge technologies and distinctive #business #support #services for producing bio-based #polyurethane (PUR) #foams with enhanced properties such as fire resistance and waterproofing developed within the Project. This is not the end; it is only the beginning of a new journey towards innovation and sustainability! Stay tuned!

For the past four years, #BIOMAT has been at the forefront of #sustainable #innovation, transforming bio-based #materials into game-changing solutions for #industries across #Europe. ? By harnessing #resources like #rice #husk and #lignin and leveraging cutting-edge #nanotechnologies, the #Project has paved the way for a new generation of bio-PUR #foams and composites. These advanced materials offer superior performance in #thermal and #mechanical properties, #noise #insulation, #flame #retardancy, and #waterproofing without compromising sustainability. But there’s more to say. Through services like #inline #monitoring, #digital #twin platforms, #nanosafety studies, and #life #cycle analyses, it is possible to ensure that these innovations are not only cutting-edge but also sustainable and safe for real-world applications. ? Moreover, two open calls brought European #SMEs into the fold, enabling #technology #transfer and further solidifying the Project’s impact on the market. These #solutions are now available to #companies at fair prices through BIOMAT’s Single Entry Point, providing access to a wealth of sustainable technologies. ? This video is a heartfelt look back at BIOMAT’s journey: four years of dedication, #collaboration, and remarkable #achievements. Thank you for being part of this incredible story and for supporting our vision of a #greener world!

The #BIOMAT-TB platform has opened new opportunities for #European Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (#SMEs), enabling them to access cutting-edge #technologies and #services. Through two #Open #Calls, 14 companies from across Europe submitted requests for #technology #transfer, eager to explore the #innovations offered by the platform. Seven of these firms received tailored technologies transfer and services, demonstrating the #value and #applicability of the advanced methods provided. This #collaboration fosters business #growth and supports the broader adoption of #sustainable, high-performance solutions across several #industries. ? A range of #foam production #tools and components developed over the last four years is now available for transfer to the relevant industries. Through the online platform (https://lnkd.in/emXwPHK), businesses can access technology transfer and business support services at #competitive prices. ? By empowering SMEs, BIOMAT-TB will continue to drive innovation and contribute to a #circular #economy.

As we reflect on a year of #innovation, #collaboration, and #progress, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our partners, followers, and everyone involved in the #BIOMAT Project. Together, we’re shaping a more #sustainable and #technological future. May the upcoming year be filled with exciting new #opportunities and continued #success. Happy Holidays!

The #Furniture & #Bedding industries are embracing a new era of #innovation, driven by BIOMAT’s advanced bio-based #polyurethane foams! ? The project is developing bio-based polyurethane #foams for #mattresses, #sofas, and #chairs, offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional materials. These nano-enabled soft and semi-soft foams feature an open-cell structure that enhances #density, #durability, #flexibility, and air #permeability while providing superior fatigue #resistance and form #stability. ? The foams are Volatile Organic compounds (#VOC)-free and designed to deliver exceptional body support without compromising comfort. By replacing petroleum-based PUR foams, BIOMAT is guiding the Furniture & Bedding industries to reduce their environmental impact, paving the way for more #sustainable, circular #products.? ? Are you curious to learn more? Find out everything here: www.lkme.pt/hYO2P

Pilot Line 5, operated by our partner Leibniz-Institut für Verbundwerkstoffe GmbH (IVW), has successfully scaled up the #production of #composite materials such as #PFA resin and #polysaccharides in batches from 1 kg to 200 kg. This Pilot Line features a #modular setup - including a three-roll mill, an #ultrasonic line, an #inline dispersing system, and a #dissolver - that enables flexible and efficient dispersion development. Inline particle size measurement supports real-time process #monitoring, while #atline characterisation ensures ongoing #optimisation of material quality. By precisely controlling #energy usage, monitoring key process parameters, and fine-tuning mixing dynamics, Pilot Line 5 delivers reliable, high-quality #materials at greater volumes. This represents a significant step forward in meeting #industry needs sustainably and cost-effectively. Take a closer look at IVW’s BIOMAT Pilot Line by watching the video!

#Europe’s roads are going #green, and #BIOMAT is in the driver’s seat! ? With the European Union leading the global #vehicle #production, BIOMAT Project is shaping the future of #automotive innovation. Our cutting-edge bio-polyurethane #foams transform interior car parts such as seat #cushions, #headrests and #steering #wheel into safe and eco-friendly products. ? This will further result in reduced cars' #energy consumption, improved #reliability, #durability and reduced life-cycle #costs. ? Discover more about how BIOMAT is driving progress towards a better planet here: www.lkme.pt/hYO2P

The #BIOMAT project, launched in 2021, has been a cornerstone of #Europe’s transition towards a #circular #bioeconomy. With just a month to go before its conclusion, we’re proud to reflect the main outcomes of? this initiative: ? - Developed multidisciplinary #technologies to produce #biobased #polyurethane foams; - Reduced #environmental impacts across several #industrial sectors? - Encourages #SMEs and industries to adopt #sustainable innovations; This isn’t the end, it’s just the beginning!? The BIOMAT-TB will continue to accelerate this important journey towards a greener and more sustainable #future. ? Learn everything here: www.lkme.pt/lxdlx

Are you curious about how #BIOMAT is transforming the future of #sustainable #materials? Led by Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and AEP Polymers Srl, Pilot Line 11 is focused on the #synthesis of bio-based #polyols, a crucial component for flexible and semi-rigid #polyurethane foams. Significant progress has been made with the successful #upscaling of bio-polyols such as BI-5621 (38 kg), BI-6021 (8 kg), and BI-6121 (50 kg). These polyols are being transferred to partners for applications like #steering #wheels (BI-0923). A major achievement includes producing 2,000 kg of BI-6121 in an industrial reactor, surpassing initial targets! These bio-based polyols are vital to creating sustainable, high-performance materials, and the successful scaling up demonstrates the potential for #larger #production. Watch the video to see Pilot Line 11 in action and discover the future of eco-friendly polyol production!

Want to boost your #business in the growing #bioeconomy? ? Check out the latest BIOMAT #webinar, now available on YouTube, where we dive into the Project's #services designed to accelerate #sustainable innovation! ? Hosted by our partner CTV-CERTIFICA??O DE TêXTEIS E DE VESTUáRIO, this video covers essential business support services for #SMEs and #industries, including #product characterisation, #nanosafety assessments, Life Cycle Assessments (#LCA), and Life Cycle Costing (#LCC). You'll also discover BIOMAT's expertise in business development, #fundraising mentoring, and legal support, all aimed at helping scale innovations successfully. ? Don't miss out on the #tools and guidance that could take your business to the next level! ? Watch the video here: www.lkme.pt/VirtG