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PROJECT

SSUCHY-Next uses a robust work chain to produce high-performance bio-based composites by integrating hemp fibre with 3 innovative bio-based resins, and demonstrates their use in industrial applications like wind turbine blades, load-bearing structural elements, bulk mould compounded products like façade panels, etc. The project includes LCAs to assess the environmental performance of these bio-based materials and a strong focus on the management of their end-of-life to ensure circularity.

  • Developing the hemp fibre supply chain to produce fibre with high mechanical potential, across regions with diverse climates.
  • Advancing the development of bio-based and circular matrices, focusing on bio-based thermoset resins such as epoxy anD benzoxazine, sourced from lignocellulosic biomass, while also enhancing bio-based thermoplastic resin Elium® for increased
    sustainability and recyclability.
  • Evaluating and improving the developed hemp fibre preforms and bio-resins at the composites level. This includes enhancing
    the moisture resistance, durability and fibre-matrix compatibility.
  • Optimising structural damping, understanding non-linear material behaviour of the bio-composites for various applications.
    This include enhancing the fire, smoke and toxicity performance.
  • Producing 95% bio-based composite materials and aiming for at least 90% bio-based resin.
    This includes creating a 12.6m long bio-based wind turbine blade, optimising manufacturing processes, and comparing performance
    and carbon footprint with traditional counterparts.
  • Developing wood-based composites to replace glass-based materials and metal in the automotive and construction sectors.
  • Demonstrating large-scale building and construction applications of circular bio-based composites, optimising manufacturing
    processes and reducing the environmental footprint.
  • Proving improved life cycle assessment (LCA) and circularity of bio-composites, supported by demonstrated recycling options,
    employing prospective LCA for future scenarios and setting up recycling technologies without damaging natural fibre reinforcement.
  • Developing the hemp fibre supply chain to produce fibre with high mechanical potential, across regions with diverse climates.
  • Advancing the development of bio-based and circular matrices, focusing on bio-based thermoset resins such as epoxy anD benzoxazine, sourced from lignocellulosic biomass, while also enhancing bio-based thermoplastic resin Elium® for increased sustainability and recyclability.
  • Evaluating and improving the developed hemp fibre preforms and bio-resins at the composites level. This includes enhancing the moisture resistance, durability and fibre-matrix compatibility.
  • Optimising structural damping, understanding non-linear material behaviour of the bio-composites for various applications.This include enhancing the fire, smoke and toxicity performance.
  • Producing 95% bio-based composite materials and aiming for at least 90% bio-based resin. This includes creating a 12.6m long bio-based wind turbine blade, optimising manufacturing processes, and comparing performance and carbon footprint with traditional counterparts.
  • Developing wood-based composites to replace glass-based materials and metal in the automotive and construction sectors.
  • Demonstrating large-scale building and construction applications of circular bio-based composites, optimising manufacturing processes and reducing the environmental footprint.
  • Proving improved life cycle assessment (LCA) and circularity of bio-composites, supported by demonstrated recycling options, employing prospective LCA for future scenarios and setting up recycling technologies without damaging natural fibre reinforcement.

expected impact

The expected impacts of SSUCHY-Next are in line with the CBE-JU roadmap: the SIRA. SSUCHY-Next and all its partners will actively contribute to the structuration of a sustainable bioeconomy value chain in Europe.

Reinforcing the integration of bio-based research and innovation
throughout industrial bio-based systems

5 Academic partners and 2 Research centres connected to 7 SMEs, 2 Large companies, 1 Cluster (SDG 9)

Improved life cycle environmental performance of bio-based products

7 innovative bio-based products, sustainability demonstrated by LCAs (SDG 9 &12)

Support new jobs, growth and investment

stimulation of the local and regional economy, creation of jobs in the research fields (at least 7 PhD’s) (SDG 9 &12)

Ensure environmental sustainability of the feedstock

At least 4 industrial partners positioned on the sourcing and
the production of the hemp and the bio-based resins (SDG 12)

Readiness for a market uptake of bio-based products

9 industrial partners advancing the readiness of their products
to TRL7 (SDG 9 &12)

WORK PLAN