In Spain, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) is participating in a European research project, called BIOntier, which is developing more sustainable materials than conventional ones, known as biocomposites, for industrial sectors such as the automotive, aeronautics, energy storage and water treatment industries.
Biocomposites developed by BIOntier cover applications as diverse as vehicle components, battery casings and dashboard panels, aeronautical structures and industrial equipment adapted to the thermal and mechanical demands of the industry. They are also used as structural impact absorbers designed to improve collision safety, low-pressure hydrogen storage tanks and high-pressure tanks designed to increase the durability of purification systems.
The BIOntier project (Breaking Frontiers in sustainable and circular biocomposites with high performance for multi-sector applications), coordinated by the FORTH research centre in Greece and with funding of more than EUR 7 million (GA 101155925), brings together 25 partners including universities, research centres, SMEs and large companies from 12 countries.
Tags: biocomposites, BIOntier project, Spain
Category: Research
