BioDrive
Development of nonwoven (NWT) fibres from renewable sources for the automotive industry
Challenge
To develop nonwoven (NWT) fibres from renewable sources for the automotive industry.
Solution
To replace the PP fibres used in nonwoven (NWT) production with PLA fibres reinforced with additives to improve their mechanical properties, while also ensuring good thermal and acoustic insulation as well as vibration damping.
Objectives, Activities and Results expected / achieved
Development of PLA derivatives to modify the properties of PLA formulations for nonwoven (NWT) production; Development of PLA-based formulations for NWT production by spunbond technology; Production of PLA-based nonwovens with mechanical performance sufficient to replace PP-based NWTs.
Project Reference
CENTRO2030-FEDER-01405900Funding
Intervention Region
Center of PortugalTotal Investment
910.672,59IPN Investment
408.630,40Total Eligible
910.672,59IPN Eligible
408.630,40EC Funding – Total
719.225,50EC Funding – IPN
347.335,84Duration
36 MonthsStart Date
2025-03-01End Date
2028-02-29Approval Date
2025-01-22Consortium
4ITEC LusitÂnia, SAInstituto Pedro Nunes
Star Institute - Associação de Investigação, Ciência e Tecnologia Aplicadas
Keywords
NWT (nonwoven fabric);PLA;
Sustainability.
