Within the BIOSAFIRE project, NOMA is developing a range of amine – cured epoxy resins , including both non-bio-based and bio-based formulations, based on proprietary know-how. In parallel, these resins are being chemically modified to further enhance their processing characteristics and overall performance.
The resulting materials are being designed as next-generation bio-based alternatives which, when combined with the project’s flame retardants, have the potential to become more sustainable substitutes for conventional thermoset matrices currently used in the market, such as epoxy, polyester and vinyl ester systems.
Performance evaluation is ongoing, and we look forward to sharing results in the coming months.
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What is BIOSAFIRE all about?
BIOSAFIRE will develop and upscale innovative products upgrading nature’s best fire retardants (FRs): lignins and tannins. To ensure that these novel products are safe and sustainable, while retaining their desired technological functionality, they will be thoroughly assessed by applying the SSbD framework at different stages of their development and the results will be iteratively fed into the further design and optimisation of the technologies. Involving the full material value chain, these flame retardants will be upscaled to TRL7 and demonstrated in five different applications.
Excited for the journey ahead and the positive impact we’ll create together!
