BIO4COAT: Bio-based construction coating from biorefineries for the development of safe diamond-type coating and biopolyurethane solutions, designed to operate under extreme and demanding conditions of use and end of life.
| Financial Framework: Horizon Europe | Call: HORIZON-JU-CBE-2024-RIA-04 | Budget: 3,493,570€ |
| Duration: 1 June 2025 – 30 May2029 | Web: bio4cat.eu |
Modern coatings are essential in many sectors due to their protective, functional and aesthetic properties. However, many of these coatings rely on fossil-based chemicals, which poses challenges in terms of sustainability, toxicity and end-of-life management. To align with circular economy goals and reduce environmental impact, it is essential to replace these materials with safe and renewable alternatives.
BIO4COAT addresses this challenge by developing bio-based coating solutions derived from renewable building blocks. These include 1,4-biobutanediol (1,4-bioBDO) and long-chain dicarboxylic acids (lcDCA) for the formulation of polyurethane coatings.
The coatings will be applied and validated in eight sectors: plastics, hygiene, textiles, agriculture, horticulture, furniture, energy and construction, ensuring high durability, safety and performance in extreme and demanding conditions.
BIO4COAT will offer safe, sustainable and scalable coatings by leveraging existing biorefinery infrastructures and using green chemistry approaches, while applying the principles of Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD).
Funded by the European Union. However, the opinions and views expressed are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
