GreenSET
Development of epoxy-based biocomposites with natural fibres for the automotive industry
Challenge
To develop epoxy-based biocomposites reinforced with natural fibres for the automotive industry.
Solution
The project aims to synthesise epoxy-based resins using only raw materials from renewable sources. Cellulose fibres extracted from rice straw will also be used to improve the mechanical performance, thereby adding value to an agricultural residue that is becoming increasingly abundant due to the rise in global food production.
Objectives, Activities and Results expected / achieved
Development of epoxy resin curing agents with high percentages of bio-based content; Deveopment of epoxy resins containing more than 70% of raw materials from renewable sources; Use of agro-industrial rice straw residues to obtain cellulose fibres for composite reinforcement; Formulation of epoxy resins using monomers and curing agents from renewable sources, together with commercially available additives; Production of biocomposites using naturally derived epoxy resins and cellulose fibres; Production of dashboard panels using materials from renewable sources.
Project Reference
CENTRO2030-FEDER-02054700Funding
Intervention Region
Center of PortugalTotal Investment
1.348.761,02IPN Investment
439.654,40Total Eligible
1.348.761,02IPN Eligible
439.654,40EC Funding – Total
1.025.697,94EC Funding – IPN
373.706,24Duration
36 MonthsStart Date
2025-09-01End Date
2028-08-31Approval Date
2025-05-12Consortium
4ITEC LusitÂnia, SAInstituto Pedro Nunes
Star Institute - Associação de Investigação, Ciência e Tecnologia Aplicadas
Keywords
Epoxy resins;Bio-based;
Automotive industry.
