CUBIC

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Dates

01/09/2023 – 28/02/2027

Project website

https://cubicproject.eu/

Role of CIRCE

Partner

Grant agreement number

101111996

Funded by

Description and objectives

The project develops novel circular bio-based alternative materials (bio-based polyamide grades, bio-based 3R-CAN-epoxy prepregs based on covalent adaptable networks, and lignin-derived bio-based carbon fibre) to deliver circular-by-design, 100% bio-based and recyclable B2B semi-finished products.

Its core approach relies on modularity/prefabrication: highly-functional intermediate formats (filaments, sheets/organosheets and UD-tapes, pellets, powders, etc.) that can be combined into final products, overcoming current technical and environmental limitations. Two end-use applications will be validated: a type IV hydrogen gas storage pressure vessel and an automotive seat. The project also demonstrates end-of-life de-manufacturing, recycling and valorisation of components.

Project objectives (from the summary):

Develop new bio-based materials for advanced thermoset and thermoplastic composites.
Design circular-by-design B2B semi-finished products, 100% bio-based and recyclable.
Implement modular manufacturing through high-tech intermediate formats suitable for unconventional processes and mass production.
Validate performance in two final demonstrators (type IV H₂ vessel and automotive seat).
Demonstrate de-manufacturing, mechanical/chemical recycling and valorisation at end-of-life.

Value proposition

Circular-by-design advanced composites, tackling recyclability limits of multi-material structures.
Replacement of fossil-based materials with high-performance bio-based polymers and fibres.
Modularity and prefabrication via B2B semi-finished products enabling eco-design and industrial scaling.
Validation in hydrogen storage and automotive, two highly demanding sectors.
Full end-of-life recycling and valorisation to close the loop and cut environmental footprint.

Project partners

FUNDACIÓN AITIIP (coordinator), SPECIFIC POLYMERS, FUNDACIÓN CIDETEC, UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK, DITF Denkendorf, NOVAMONT, CENTRE SCIENTIFIQUE & TECHNIQUE DE L’INDUSTRIE TEXTILE BELGE (CENTEXBEL), COMFIL APS, MOSES PRODUCTOS, TEQUINSON SERVICIOS, IDENER R&D, CIRCE, Q-PLAN INTERNATIONAL ADVISORS.

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