REFINE: REnewable FunctIoNal matErial. REFINE will develop sustainable, green routes to functional materials for various polymer/plastic applications to lower the reliance of petrochemical products. An integrated approach of combining green raw materials, green synthesis (biotechnology) and green processing is applied. Except for lipase and cutinase enzymes, REFINE focusses on designing and optimising new enzymes to synthesise and modify polymers through biotechnology. Furthermore, green reaction solvents such as supercritical CO2 and ionic liquids are investigated as polymerisation and processing media in addition to green polymer additives.
Poroject Lead: Dublin City University
Region: Europe
Country: Ireland
City/Town: Dublin
Timeline Start - End: 2012-01-01 - 2015-12-31
Project Status: Completed
Project Budget: 4139304.99 €
Funding source: EU (FP7-People)
Activities:
- Research (CCU)
- Life cycle assessment (LCA)
- CCU
CO2 Source: N.A.
CCU Tecnology Category: Utilization
Info On Utilization:
- Polymerization
- Biological conversion
Facility stage: Project Completed
CO2 capture/Utilization:
Production Volume:
Product Categories:
- Polymers
Specific Product(s): Polymers, plastics
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