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Biomotive
The BIOMOTIVE project is paving the ground towards the production and subsequent market penetration of biobased automotive interior parts with enhanced technical performance, improved environmental profile and economic competitiveness, with the aim of replacing the fossil-based, non-biodegradable counterparts.
Advanced Biobased Polyurethanes and Fibres for the Automotive Industry With Increased Environmental Sustainability
Within the project, innovative biobased materials with a 60–80% biobased content – such as thermoplastic polyurethanes, two-component thermoset polyurethane foams, and regenerated natural fibres – were produced from renewable biomass feedstock that did not compete with food or feed, using advanced production techniques.
These materials were validated in car interior components, including door handles and automotive seats, and demonstrated enhanced properties such as fire resistance, mechanical strength, flexibility, and improved recyclability at end of life.
The project also demonstrated an innovative process for producing 100% biobased NIPUs with moisture-repellent properties.
The involvement of external industrial players, through targeted dissemination events, paved the way for wider market applications of the developed biomaterials, including the use of regenerated fibres from paper-grade wood pulp in textile production and biobased TPUs in nature-based construction solutions.
Key Facts
- 16 Partners
- Duration: June 2017 – November 2021
- Budget: € 15.18 million
- Coordinator: Selena Industrial Technologies
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