Project description
Biodegradation for end-of-life thermoset composites
Thermoset composites are widely used by high-technological industrial sectors - such as aeronautics, automotive, construction, energy, sports, electronics - due to their unique properties: mechanical strength, chemical resistance, durability, lightness, corrosion resistance, and more. However, they are becoming a challenge for industry waste managers. The EU-funded BIZENTE project presents an innovative solution to resolve the end-of-life issues of thermoset composites based on the development of a new technology focused on controlled biodegradation using enzymes. BIZENTE will determine directed enzyme evolution strategies to improve ligninolytic oxidoreductases, which have been selected as the most suited biocatalysts to degrade the three types of thermoset composites based on epoxy, polyester and vinylester resins and reinforced with glass fibre or carbon fibre.
Fields of science
- engineering and technologymaterials engineeringcomposites
- natural scienceschemical sciencespolymer sciences
- natural scienceschemical sciencescatalysisbiocatalysis
- engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringwaste managementwaste treatment processes
- natural sciencesbiological sciencesbiochemistrybiomoleculesproteinsenzymes
Programme(s)
- H2020-EU.3.2. - SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine, maritime and inland water research, and the bioeconomy Main Programme
- H2020-EU.2.1.4. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies – Biotechnology
- H2020-EU.3.2.6. - Bio-based Industries Joint Technology Initiative (BBI-JTI)
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50720 Zaragoza
Spain
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Participants (12)
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50004 Zaragoza
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28341 Madrid
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2628 CN Delft
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4990 Sakskobing
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34160 Castries
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
Legal entity other than a subcontractor which is affiliated or legally linked to a participant. The entity carries out work under the conditions laid down in the Grant Agreement, supplies goods or provides services for the action, but did not sign the Grant Agreement. A third party abides by the rules applicable to its related participant under the Grant Agreement with regard to eligibility of costs and control of expenditure.
34160 Castries
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
47522 Cesena
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
11003 Cadiz
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44396 Teruel
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28108 Alcobendas
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Participation ended
01510 Vitoria Gasteiz
45200 Illescas
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