Development and demonstrators of durable biobased composites for a marine environment

Programme 2014 - 2020 INTERREG V-A France - Belgium - The Netherlands - United Kingdom (Les Deux Mers / Two seas / Twee Zeeën)

Date of latest update: 2024-12-17

Description

Description (EN):

The aim of the project is to develop formulations, processes and equipment for the production of thermoplastic biocomposites pilot products, which meet the specific requirements for marine applications and which bring important environmental advantages. The enhanced technology transfer will lead to smart industrial specialisation in environment and marine technologies, including the implementation of the digital approach through additive production.

Achievements (EN):

There is a growing demand for composites for applications in a marine environment due to the growing markets for fish and seaweed farming, energy harvesting, boats, anchoring and buoy elements. In the past, only petrol-based composites were being used. Concern is growing about the long-term ecological impact. There is a need for renewable materials to be developed, reducing the depletion of the fossil-based materials, limiting emissions of greenhouse gases, and reducing the ecotoxic impact of microplastics. At the same time, the materials need to meet the highest technical performance and withstand the long term harsh marine environment, which includes mechanical forces, aggressive environment and intense UV light. SeaBioComp developed demonstrator bio-based composites to potentially replace traditional petrol-based composites commonly used in the marine industries. The partnership, based on literature review and test results, made a selection of the biobased building blocks to be used in the project. During the first 2 years of the project, 4 different production routes were examined to produce 100% biobased composites, both self-reinforced and flax fiber reinforced composites. At the same time, tests to determine long-term durability, microplastics formation and ecotoxicological effects on marine species were developed. In 2021, the project took the next steps in developing the composites on a larger scale to make demonstrators. For the self-reinforced composites and flax-reinforced composites via compression moulding, an object with double curvature and high draft angle has been made. A wind turbine blade has been made via monomer infusion technology and via 3D-printing two different products have been made, being a fender profile and a harbour mooring product. In the last year of the project, the research focused on two parts, being the in-depth analysis of the demonstrators (mechanical tests, microplastics formation, long-term durability, ecotoxicological effects and Life Cycle Assessment) and the recycling possibilities of the developed materials. The SeaBioComp partnership promoted the project using different communication channels to achieve a high awareness of the project which resulted in strong registrations for the online Interest Group. Additionally, the SeaBioComp website attracts large numbers of monthly visitors.

Website: http://www.seabiocomp.eu

Delivered Outputs (EN):

The main outputs of the SeaBioComp project are: - Pilot product of biocomposites: produced via self-reinforced thermoplastic biopolymer formulations; - Pilot product of biocomposites: natural fibre reinforced thermoplastic biocomposite using compression moulding; - Pilot product of biocomposite: produced via biomonomer infusion of Natural fibre reinforcements and in situ polymerisation; - Industrial additive manufacturing installation adapted to process natural fibre reinforced biopolymer formulation; - Biocomposite pilot product through adapted additive manufacturing; - Test methods adapted for durability evaluation of biopolymer and biocomposites for use in sea area; - Test methods for ecotoxicity and marine impact of biopolymers and biocomposites. Check the “Outputs” section below to download related material and see “Main Achievements” section for further information about the achieved results.

Thematic information

Knowledge and technology transfer

Specific Objective: Increase the delivery of innovation in smart specialisation sectors

Thematic Objective: (01) strengthening research, technological development and innovation by:

Investment Priority:

(01b) promoting business investment in R&I, developing links and synergies between enterprises, research and development centres and the higher education sector, in particular promoting investment in product and service development, technology transfer, social innovation, eco-innovation, public service applications, demand stimulation, networking, clusters and open innovation through smart specialisation, and supporting technological and applied research, pilot lines, early product validation actions, advanced manufacturing capabilities and first production, in particular in key enabling technologies and diffusion of general purpose technologies

Partners (12)

Lead Partner: Centre Scientifique & technique de l’industrie textile belge

Department: Functional Thermoplastic Textiles

Address: Technologiepark 70, 9052 Kortrijk, Belgium

Legal status: private

Total budget: EUR 842 631.97

ERDF budget: EUR 505 579.19

Euramaterials

Name: Euramaterials

Department: Buisiness Development

Address: 41 Rue des Métissages, CS70314 Tourcoing CEDEX, France

Legal status: private

Total budget: EUR 61 139.74

ERDF budget: EUR 36 683.83

REWIN

Name: REWIN

Department: Business Development

Address: Cosunpark 22, 4814ND Breda, Netherlands

Legal status: public

Total budget: EUR 203 583.20

ERDF budget: EUR 122 149.92

IFREMER

Name: IFREMER

Department: IFREMER

Address: centre de Brest, 29280 Plouzané, France

Legal status: public

Total budget: EUR 195 966.10

ERDF budget: EUR 117 579.66

MATIKEM

Name: MATIKEM

Department: Business development

Address: 9 rue heloise, 59650 vileneuve d'ascq, France

Legal status: private

Total budget: EUR 2 500.00

ERDF budget: EUR 1 500.00

Marine South East Ltd

Name: Marine South East Ltd

Department: Main office

Address: c/o 176/3043 Southampton Bolderwood Innovation Centre, SO16 7QF Southampton, United Kingdom

Legal status: private

Total budget: EUR 172 999.36

ERDF budget: EUR 103 799.62

University of Portsmouth

Name: University of Portsmouth

Department: Faculty of Technology, School of Engineering, Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (AMM)

Address: Anglesea Road, PO1 3DJ Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Legal status: public

Total budget: EUR 323 872.71

ERDF budget: EUR 194 323.62

University of Plymouth

Name: University of Plymouth

Department: School of Engineering

Address: Drake Circus, PL4 8AA Plymouth, United Kingdom

Legal status: public

Total budget: EUR 294 719.03

ERDF budget: EUR 176 831.41

Poly Products

Name: Poly Products

Department: Poly Products

Address: Bruningsstraat 10, 4251LA Werkendam, Netherlands

Legal status: private

Total budget: EUR 340 274.74

ERDF budget: EUR 204 164.86

Association pour la Recherche et le Développement des Méthodes et Processus Industriels (ARMINES)

Name: Association pour la Recherche et le Développement des Méthodes et Processus Industriels (ARMINES)

Department: Département Technologie des Polymères et Composites & Ingénierie Mécanique –IMT Lille Douai (DTPCIM)

Address: 941 rue Charles Bourseul, 59508 Douai, France

Legal status: private

Total budget: EUR 382 740.57

ERDF budget: EUR 229 644.33

VLIZ - Vlaams Instituut voor de Zee

Name: VLIZ - Vlaams Instituut voor de Zee

Department: Research

Address: Wandelaarkaai 7, 8400 Oostende, Belgium

Legal status: public

Total budget: EUR 567 037.03

ERDF budget: EUR 340 222.22

CETI - Centre Européen des Textiles Innovants

Name: CETI - Centre Européen des Textiles Innovants

Department: TUT

Address: 41 rue des Métissages, 59 335 TOURCOING, France

Legal status: private

Total budget: EUR 355 840.13

ERDF budget: EUR 213 504.08

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Summary

Project name (EN): Development and demonstrators of durable biobased composites for a marine environment

Project acronym: SeaBioComp

Project start date: 2019-03-01

Project end date: 2023-02-28

Project status: closed

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 3 743 304.58

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 2 245 982.74

Total EU funding (co-financing rate): 0.60%

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O 4.1 Operational large-scale 3D-printing of biopolymers

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: http://www.interreg2seas.eu

Publication date: 2023-10-23

Document date: 2020-06-21

Languages: en

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2014 - 2020 INTERREG V-A France - Belgium - The Netherlands - United Kingdom (Les Deux Mers / Two seas / Twee Zeeën)

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Development and demonstrators of durable biobased composites for a marine environment

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