Development and demonstrators of durable biobased composites for a marine environment

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Abstract

The ERDF/InterReg 2 Seas Mers Zeeën SeaBioComp project (2019-2023) sought to develop and deliver demonstrators using innovative bio-based thermoplastic composite materials with the following characteristics:• a tailored durability according to the specific application (2 to >20 years) for that demonstrator in a marine environment as measured by newly developed analyticalmethods• at least equivalent mechanical properties compared to conventional oil-based composites• reduced CO2 emission (30%)• reduced ecotoxic impact in the marine environment due to microplastics as measured by newly developed analytical methods• demonstrated recycling potential of the used materials in the demonstratorThese characteristics should decrease the overall ecologic impact by 50% compared to conventional oil-based counterparts through the entire value chain from production to waste treatment. These proposed bio-composite materials and the developed analytical protocols for long-term durability and ecotoxicity should lead to a shift in mind-set along the value chain realising that bio-based composites may offer a realistic alternative to their oil-based counterparts.

Publication Date

2023-06-19

Publication Title

6th International Conference on Natural Fibres (ICNF2023) Narure Inspired Sustainable Solutions

ISBN

9789895480883

Embargo Period

9999-12-31

Keywords

bio-based composites

First Page

58

Last Page

59

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