The first non-toxic bio-based polymer resin to revolutionize the wood panel industry

Project description

Revolutionising the wood panel industry with non-toxic, eco-friendly resins

The formaldehyde-based polymer resins used as binders in the construction and wood industries are toxic, carcinogenic, non-recyclable and have a large CO2 footprint. Until recently, there were no safe, bio-based and cost-competitive alternatives available. A new resin called Plantics-GX could replace the toxic and polluting products currently on the market. This resin is 100 % bio-based, recyclable, cost-efficient and free of formaldehyde and other toxic components. It also has a carbon footprint that is five to seven times lower than existing resins. The EU-funded SWOP project aims to realise and accelerate the market entry of wood panels that use Plantics-GX as a binder. The project will help to stimulate the European economy while also furthering health and environmental goals.

Fields of science

• natural sciences › chemical sciences › polymer science
• engineering and technology › materials engineering › paper and wood
• social sciences › economics and business › business and management › commerce

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.3. - PRIORITY 'Societal challenges
• H2020-EU.2.1. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies

Topic(s)

• EIC-FTI-2018-2020 - Fast Track to Innovation (FTI)

Call for proposal

H2020-EIC-FTI-2018-2020
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Funding Scheme

IA - Innovation action

Coordinator

PLANTICS HOLDING BV

Address

Westervoortsedijk 73 Bf
6827 AV Arnhem
Netherlands

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)

EU contribution

€ 1 107 312

Participants (3)

KOSKISEN OY

Finland

EU contribution

€ 553 875

Address

Tehdastie 2
16600 Jarvela

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)

CENTRE TECHNIQUE DE L'INDUSTRIE DUBOIS

Belgium

EU contribution

€ 248 125

Address

Allee Hof Ter Vleest 3
1070 Bruxelles

Activity type

Research Organisations

TRIBOO B.V.

Netherlands

EU contribution

€ 340 375

Address

Hoorn 234
2404 HK Alphen Aan Den Rijn

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)