Organised by two EU-funded research projects, CHAMPION and PERFECOAT, this stakeholder event is dedicated to the latest developments in bio-based solutions for various materials such as coatings, paints, adhesives and detergents.
The research projects CHAMPION and PERFECOAT aim to replace conventional fossil-based materials with novel bio-based solutions. At their jointly organised event, “Bio-based Innovations for Industrial Applications”, taking place on 24 April 2024 in Brussels, Belgium, both projects will present their recent findings and demonstrate the potential of the EU bioeconomy. This event will be held the day after the CBE JU Info Day 2024 in Brussels.
The agenda includes dedicated sessions on novel bio-based compounds and applications, sustainability, safety and toxicity assessments, and a reality check for industrial applications. Speakers from the European Commission (EC) and Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) will share the latest and upcoming sector developments. Covering a broad range of topics from policy to technology, the event offers a great platform to network with stakeholders and delve into pioneering developments in bio-based solutions.
The CHAMPION project focuses on bio-based thermoset coatings, structural adhesives, automotive interior surfaces and home care additives. In contrast, the PERFECOAT project targets the development of novel bio-based ingredients for paints and coatings to be used in high-volume, UV-curable clear coatings, waterborne trim paints for DIY and waterborne wall paint.
Topic-related European projects like 3-CO, HARMONITOR and LIGNICOAT will also present their findings in the quest for an innovative and sustainable EU economy. The event will be accompanied by a poster exhibition and end with a networking cocktail.
The full programme of the event has now been released.
Registration for the one-day event is free of charge at:
Agenda “Bio-based Innovations for Industrial Applications”
Session 1: End-user perspectives on bio-based innovations
Janice Lofthouse (University of York – CHAMPION) and Francesca Di Bartolomeo (SINTEF – PERFECOAT) – Event Opening
Daan van Es (WFBR) – An overview of the CHAMPION project
Francesca Di Bartolomeo (SINTEF) – An introduction to the PERFECOAT project
Marisa Groenestege (BTG Biomass Technology Group – HARMONITOR project) – Navigating trade and sustainability certification of bio-based value chains
Costanza Rossi (University of Utrecht – 3-CO project) – What drives sustainability in businesses?
Session 2: Making bio-based compounds
Oscar Bedzo and Lalitha Gottumukkala (Celignis) – Developing bio-based binders for wood coatings
Rolf Blaauw (WFBR) – Bio-based polymer synthesis and scale-up
Amelie Skopp (Technische Universität München) and Anders Odum (Chromologics SA) – Developing bio-based paint ingredients: from fillers to pigments and functional additives
Claudio Pagella (IRIS Coating – LIGNICOAT) – Lignin-based clear fire protection biocoatings for wood
Session 3: Sustainability, safety and toxicity
Harrie Besselink (Bio Detection Systems) – Safety and toxicity assessments and methodology
Sigrid Damman and Assiya Kenzhegaliyeva (SINTEF Digital) – Environmental and social sustainability assessment
Maarit Nyman and Algreit Dume (European Commission, DG GROW, Unit Bioeconomy, Chemicals & Cosmetics) – Industrial aspects of the EU bioeconomy policy framework: recent developments
Session 4: Industrial applications
Chloe Johnson (CBE JU) – Circular Bio-Based Europe JU: supporting innovation of sustainable bio-based materials and products
Thomas Farmer (Unilever) – End-user application testing of polymers in CHAMPION
Christine Louis (Evonik) and Roland Steinrücken (Remmers) – Bio-based coating formulation and application testing
Steven Verstichel (Normec OWS) – Circularity and end-of-life options for biobased and biodegradable products
Closure
Alexander Wetzel (SINTEF) and James Clark (University of York’s Green Chemistry Centre) – Closing statement
Maarit Nyman (European Commission, DG GROW, Unit Bioeconomy, Chemicals & Cosmetics) – Closing statement
Networking cocktail (and poster exhibition)
Location:
BIP Meeting Center,
Rue Royale 2-4, B-1000 Brussels
The CHAMPION project has received funding from the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (JU) under grant agreement No 887398. The JU receives support from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme and the Bio-based Industries Consortium.
The PERFECOAT project has received funding from the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (JU) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 101022370. The JU receives support from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme and the Bio-based Industries Consortium.
