BIOSUSSET aims to develop safer and more sustainable thermoset resins to replace conventional materials such as polyurethanes and epoxy resins, which are still mainly produced from fossil-based and hazardous substances.

Traditional resins can release volatile organic compounds, create risks for workers, and have negative impacts on the environment, particularly at the end of their life cycle, as they are difficult to recycle. To address these challenges, BIOSUSSET uses agri-food waste as a starting resource to produce new bio-based thermoset resins with high renewable content.

BIOSUSSET will develop innovative and environmentally friendly processes (pressurized hot water extraction, mechanochemistry and magnetic induction) to transform waste from fruit industry into non-toxic building blocks for polyurethane, non-isocyanate polyurethane and epoxy synthesis. Hazardous substances such as BPA and epichlorohydrin will also be eliminated or substituted with safer alternatives, including bio-based alternatives.

The resulting materials will be evaluated for various industrial applications, including composites, adhesives, wind blades, and technical coatings. BIOSUSSET will also assess their technical performance, environmental impact, safety, costs, and social aspects.

Overall, BIOSUSSET delivers breakthrough innovation in polymer chemistry, contributes to net-zero and low-pollution manufacturing, and promotes circularity in energy-intensive industries, fully aligned with the objectives of the European Green Deal.