Table 6 European Union projects
Proyect name | Objetive | Type of AWB | Type of bio-based prodcuts | Project implementation date | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grant agreement ID: CR147691-BRE21154 | Development of new construction materials based on mineral binders derived from waste | Straw and husk | Mineral binder | May–July 1994 | [116] |
ECO-PCCM | To introduce a new class of eco-friendly and cost-effective polymer composite construction material | Rice straw, hemp, kenaf, cotton, sisal, flax | Renewable eco-friendly composites for structural components | October 2004–September 2007 | [117] |
SYNPOL–Biopolymers from Syngas Fermentation | Establish a platform for integrating synthesis gas production and fermentation technologies for cost-effective commercial production of high value-added biopolymers | Straw | Biopolymers | October 2012–September 2016 | [118] |
REHAP | Development of new materials for the construction sector from agricultural and forestry residues | Wheat straw | Thermoplastic PU Adhesive Wooden boards Cement | October 2016–March 2021 | [122] |
AgroCycle | To convert low-value agricultural waste into highly valuable products, achieving a 10% increase in waste recycling and valorisation by 2020 | Horticultural waste | High value-added biopolymers | June 2016–May 2019 | [129] |
Mycotaff | A renewable bio-based material that enables efficient, cost-effective production of high-quality insulation, packaging, dry-wall, and other building materials | Mushroom mycelia | Prefabrication walls material for insulation and other building applications | June–september 2018 | [130] |
BARBARA | The development of novel bio-based engineering bioplastic materials to be validated as functional prototypes with advanced properties for the building and automotive sectors | Lemon, carrot, pomegranate and almond shell | Polyester-Based Biocomposites Moulds for Resin Transfer Moulding and truss joint prototypes | May 2017–October 2020 | [131] |
B-SMART | To develop new intelligent cementitious nanocomposites for multifunctional built infrastructure made by combining ordinary Portland cement (OPC) with cheap bio-nanomaterials synthesised from root vegetable waste, such as carrot and beetroot waste streams produced by the food processing industry | Carrot and beetroot waste | Intelligent cementitious nanocomposites for multifunctional built infrastructure | September 2018–September 2020 | [132] |
NoAW: No Agro-Waste | To generate innovative efficient approaches to convert growing agricultural waste issues into eco-efficient bio-based products opportunities with direct benefits for both environment, economy and EU consumer | Maize silage grape stalks Vine shoots /wine pomace Fruit and vegetable wastes | Biocomposites/Biodegradable polymers—polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) | October 2016–January 2021 | [123] |