BioCoating
Development of a new bio-based paint for the automotive industry
Challenge
To develop a new bio-based paint for the automotive industry.
Solution
The BioCoating project aims to develop a polyurethane-based paint for the automotive sector using polyurethanes produced from renewable-source polyols, ensuring high energy efficiency and distinctive functional properties.
The R&D activities of this project will focus on three key areas: (i) development of the production technology for renewable-source polyols; (ii) formulation of a polyurethane-based paint that meets the requirements of the automotive industry; and (iii) Life Cycle Assessment of the technology under development, and its comparison with the current technology based on fossil-derived polymers.
Objectives, Activities and Results expected / achieved
Preparation of polyurethanes containing at least 50% plant-based raw materials, suitable for application in the automotive industry; Formulation of a polymeric coating using polyurethanes with at least 50% plant-based raw materials that meets automotive industry requirements; Incorporation of commercial additives capable of absorbing UV radiation across all relevant wavelengths.
Project Reference
CENTRO2030-FEDER-01405700Funding
Intervention Region
Center of PortugalTotal Investment
1.382.473,76IPN Investment
411.998,72Total Eligible
1.382.473,76IPN Eligible
411.998,72EC Funding – Total
1.044.779,82EC Funding – IPN
350.198,91Duration
36 MonthsStart Date
2025-01-01End Date
2027-12-31Approval Date
2025-02-07Consortium
4ITEC LusitÂnia, SAInstituto Pedro Nunes
Star Institute - Associação de Investigação, Ciência e Tecnologia Aplicadas
Keywords
Coatings;Polyurethanes;
Bio-based;
Sustainability.
