Project description
Biodegradable hydrogels for greener vibration control
Vibration and shock-absorbing materials are widely used in everyday applications from vehicles to electronics. Most of them rely on unsustainable fossil-based polymers. Finding eco-friendly alternatives has been a long-standing challenge. Seeking to address this, the Metabiogel project, funded by the ERC, will create a new class of bio-based composite hydrogels. Made from locally sourced materials worldwide, these hydrogels can be 3D-printed and engineered to handle a wide range of temperatures and humidity. Fully biodegradable, they offer a sustainable alternative to traditional elastomers. This will pave the way for greener, high-performance solutions for industries that depend on damping technologies.
Objective
Our proposal aims to develop a new class of biobased composite hydrogel materials specifically designed for vibration damping and energy absorption applications. These biobased composites will be sourced locally from various regions worldwide and will serve as 3D printable feedstock. The new hydrogels will be engineered to withstand temperature and humidity ranges beyond typical room conditions and provide superior damping performance compared to fossil elastomeric materials available. As fully biodegradable and bio-sourced materials, they will effectively replace fossil-based materials currently used in commercial damping technologies.
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HORIZON.1.1 - European Research Council (ERC)
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(opens in new window) ERC-2025-POC
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BS8 1QU BRISTOL
United Kingdom
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