Successful proposals will contribute to the implementation of the EU Bioeconomy Strategy and its action plan, the EU Zero pollution ambition for a toxic-free environment under the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability and the Zero Pollution Action Plan, the EU Industrial strategy, as well as the co-implementation of the Transition Pathway for the chemicals industry.
Projects results are expected to contribute to the following expected outcomes:
- Availability of broader range of SSbD bio-based (co-)polymers meeting market requirements.
- Improved or novel properties unlocking novel applications and/or market sectors.
- Improved sustainability, safety and circularity when compared to selected benchmarks.
- Improved social acceptance of bio-based products in the transition to sustainable materials.
There is a strong annual growth rate in the global market share of bio-based polymers and co-polymers; albeit still representing a small fraction of the total market volumes. There is a need to scale up the most promising and innovative solutions to demonstrate the safe, sustainable, cost-competitive, and circular production of bio-based (co)polymers with high bio-based content and adequate performances. This is essential to unlock market opportunities in sectors where bio-based polymers are currently underrepresented. Bio-based polymers and/or co-polymers are in scope.
Proposals under this topic should:
- Demonstrate (at end TRL: 6-7) the
