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closing the loop: green process for transforming highly heterogeneous biomass into novel bio-based vitrimer composites
Abstract

Cyclevit is a project funded by Fondazione Cariplo whose main aim is to propose and develop a process to outline an innovative and sustainable way for the recovery and the reuse of biomass, under the concept of circular economy, for the production of high-value-added products: vitrimers composites. The latter are polymers that at high temperatures can flow like viscoelastic fluids, and at low temperatures behave like classical thermoset polymers. Thanks to that, vitrimerscan be repaired, reshaped, and reprocessed by extrusion, injection, or compression molding and 3D printing, decreasing significantly the cost and environmental impact of the value chain.

LogoEnteFinanziatore Fondazione Cariplo
Project information
Acronym
CYCLEVIT
Start date
01/05/2022
End date
30/04/2024
Role
Partner
Funds
Foundation
People involved
Athanassia Athanassiou
Athanassia Athanassiou
Smart Materials
Budget
Total budget: 126.500,00€
Total contribution: 126.500,00€
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