Proposals under this topic should:
- Demonstrate (at end TRL: 6-7) the production of bio-based (co-)polymeric structure(s) with market potential and functional properties at least on par with fossil-based counterparts (if any) and/or higher than bio-based benchmarks (if any). Adding new functionalities compared to benchmarks is also in scope.
- Address resource efficiency measures to achieve process costs reduction and higher sustainability, as for example reduction of primary energy consumption, water recycling, (bio)-catalyst recycling, side-streams/by-products valorisation, etc.
- Validate (at minimum at end TRL 5) the targeted (co-)polymeric structure(s) into end products proving to meet market requirements. Ensure (co-)polymer(s) processability and compatibility with downstream conversion route(s) into end products, targeting at least two application sectors. The development of bio-based composites as end products is not in scope.
- Eco-design the bio-based (co)polymeric structure and related end product(s) to address sustainable End of Life. Validate the selected EoL option(s) of the (co)-polymeric structure at minimum at TRL 5. Address compatibility with existing EoL-frameworks and/or propose necessary changes/adaptations. Landfilling/incineration are not in scope as EoL options.
- In addition to the specific requirements applicable for the type of action, as described in section 2.2.3.1 of the CBE JU Annual Work Programme 2025.
Proposals under this topic should: Include a task to apply the safe-and-sustainable-by-design (SSbD) framework, developed by the European Commission for the polymer formulation(s). Under this context, projects are expected to also contribute with and develop recommendations that can advance further the application of the SSbD framework.
