Project description
Greener materials for circular construction
The construction industry relies on adhesives, coatings, and fibres. However, these materials often contain hazardous chemicals and are difficult to recycle, contributing to environmental harm. In this context, the EU-funded CIRCULAR-C project will develop a new generation of sustainable, biobased materials with reversible chemical bonds, designed for wood panel construction. Using mixed biomass residues, CIRCULAR-C creates high-performance adhesives, coatings, and functionalised fibres that improve recyclability and reduce emissions. Industrial partners will test these innovations to meet market demands, while Digital Product Passports track their life cycle and sustainability. By 2038, CIRCULAR-C aims to scale production, cutting hazardous chemicals by over 75 % and greenhouse gas emissions by up to 100 %.
Objective
CIRCULAR-C is a demand-driven research and innovation action aiming to transform the biobased chemical sector for construction applications by developing a new generation of circular, sustainable, and biobased adhesives, coatings, and functionalised fibres at TRL 5. These new formulations for wood panel construction (used in flooring, furniture, and insulation) featuring reversible chemical bonds and Digital Product Passports enhance recycling and reduce environmental impact.
Thus, CIRCULAR-C will validate and optimise a process using mixed sustainable biomass residues as feedstock to produce high-strength functionalised cellulosic materials and circular adhesives and coatings with high bio-based content, fire retardancy and reversibility. Industrial partners will test these formulations in construction panels and validate them against industry requirements. In addition, the novel disassembly, recycling, and remanufacturing of the panels will be validated, and comprehensive digital product passports (DPPs) prepared to track the lifecycle and sustainability metrics of our products. The safety, circularity, and sustainability of processes and products will be assessed during all development stages, and we will ensure that the project outcomes are widely disseminated, and their economic feasibility validated. Through these efforts, CIRCULAR-C will increase the capacity of biobased sectors by maximizing residue valorisation and material recycling, as well as minimizing environmental and climate impact. Our long-term impact by 2038, calls to operate a fully scaled CIRCULAR-C plant with an annual output of 10.8 kt of adhesives, 12 kt of coatings, 50 kt of functionalised fibres and 15.3 kt non-PU foams, which could be potentially used in 75,000 residencies. This venture is expected to generate €114 million in revenue and sustain 381 full-time jobs while cutting the use of hazardous chemicals by over 75% and reducing 80 -100% GHG emissions to achieve climate neutrality.
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- engineering and technology environmental engineering waste management waste treatment processes recycling
- engineering and technology materials engineering coating and films
- agricultural sciences agricultural biotechnology biomass
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HORIZON.2.6 - Food, Bioeconomy Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment
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(opens in new window) HORIZON-CL6-2024-CIRCBIO-02
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2595 DA DEN HAAG
Netherlands
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