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.
Field of science
- /engineering and technology/materials engineering/composites
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Call for proposal
H2020-BBI-JTI-2019
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Funding Scheme
BBI-RIA - Bio-based Industries Research and Innovation actionCoordinator
50720 Zaragoza
Spain
Participants (9)
28341 Madrid
2628 CN Delft
4990 Sakskobing
34160 Castries
47522 Cesena
11003 Cadiz
44396 Teruel
28108 Alcobendas
Participation ended
01510 Vitoria Gasteiz