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Call for suppliers and users of biocomposites to engage with SeaBioComp project
The SeaBioComp project is looking to engage with suppliers and end users of bio-composites; especially in the field of 3D printed products for the marine environment. ...(Read More)
Posted on 2021-09-15 12:12:04 By
Challenges and Advances of Composite Structures and Materials, 19th October 2021, Liege, Belgium
Centexbel is organising this second edition of the International Conference on Composites: Challenges and Advances of Composites Structures and Materials on 19th October 2021 in Liege, Belgium. ...(Read More)
Posted on 2021-08-31 12:37:48 By
Bio-Materials; Playing a key role in the composites industry's net zero future, 17th November 2021, Warwick, UK
Composites UK sees bio-materials playing a major future role as composites value chains pivot towards net-zero in line with our national and global ambitions for achieving net-zero....(Read More)
Posted on 2021-08-31 12:45:28 By
Updated Assessment of the microplastic formation and toxicity of biobased composites 2021
Project partner VLIZ has updated their assessment of the microplastic formation and toxicity of biobased composites in a new paper which is available to download from our website....(Read More)
Posted on 2021-06-09 11:18:07 By
New download available on the Microplastic formation from a newly developed biocomposite
SeaBioComp partner VLIZ recently presented a poster at the 3rd Biannual MICRO2020 conference which is available to download from the following link: http://www.seabiocomp.eu/downloads/...(Read More)
Posted on 2021-06-09 11:06:20 By
Developing high quality biocomposite materials with reduced environmental impacts
Work Package 1 of the SeaBioComp project is looking to develop high quality biocomposite demonstrators which will have a significantly reduced environmental impact compared to traditional oil-based composites....(Read More)
Posted on 2020-11-18 15:55:23 By
Analytical protocols for bio-composites
Work Package 3 of the SeaBioComp project has seen project partners University of Portsmouth, VLIZ and Ifremer developing analytical protocols to test the bio-composite materials. ...(Read More)
Posted on 2020-12-07 18:34:24 By
Natural Fibre Research and Selection for the project completed
Partners CETI and Centexbel have been investigating and evaluating the many natural fibres that can be used for manufacturing natural fibre composites. ...(Read More)
Posted on 2020-05-01 13:37:02 By
Investigating mechanical, physical and environmental properties of biopolymers and biocomposites
Work Package 3 of the project has been investigating the mechanical, physical and environmental properties of biopolymers and the biocomposite materials produced by other project partners in SeaBioComp using compression moulding and additive manufacturing techniques. ...(Read More)
Posted on 2020-12-07 18:47:16 By
Call for ideas for demonstrators of biobased composites for the marine environment
The SeaBioComp project aims to build demonstrator products for marine applications from bio-based, thermoplastic composite material. ...(Read More)
Posted on 2020-12-14 13:44:42 By
SeaBioComp Masterclass on 3D printing of Biopolymers stimulates lively interaction
2020/21 has required new ways to connect with businesses, stakeholders and interested parties in order to disseminate project results. ...(Read More)
Posted on 2020-09-22 11:04:42 By
Assessment of degradability and toxicity of biobased composites available to download
Information on the work being undertaken by project parnter VLIZ on the assessment of the biodegradability and toxicity of biobased composites as part of the SeaBioComp project is now available in a download....(Read More)
Posted on 2020-06-18 10:07:36 By
SeaBiocomp General Assembly and Advisory Board meetings held online
At the end of October 2020, the SeaBioComp partners held a very successful General Assembly meeting which reported on all aspects of the project activities, results and deliverables....(Read More)
Posted on 2020-12-14 14:02:26 By
Designs and tests of 3D printed biopolymer fender available to download
A report into the first designs and tests of 3D printed biopolymer fenders is now available to download from the SeaBioComp project. ...(Read More)
Posted on 2020-06-18 10:02:36 By
Report into the adaptations for 3D printing of biocomposites available to download
The report into the adaptations required for 3D printing of biocomposites is now available to download from the SeaBioComp project....(Read More)
Posted on 2020-06-18 09:59:23 By
3D Printer produces first bio-polymer concept product for the marine sector
SeaBioComp has produced its first 3D printed biopolymer fender profile for use in the marine environment. ...(Read More)
Posted on 2020-04-30 11:03:36 By
SeaBioComp Masterclass on large-scale 3D-printing of Biopolymers, 10th September 2020, webinar
SeaBioComp invites you to join the SeaBioComp Masterclass on large-scale 3D printing of biopolymers which will take place online on Thursday 10th September 2020....(Read More)
Posted on 2020-06-23 15:43:32 By
SeaBioComp General Assembly held online in April 2020
Due to the Covid-19 situation the SeaBioComp General Assembly meeting was held online at the end of April 2020....(Read More)
Posted on 2020-04-30 11:02:54 By
New findings from FLOWER Interreg project developing flax fibres reinforcements
The FLOWER Interreg project is aiming to develop flax fibre reinforcements for the composite industry at lower costs. ...(Read More)
Posted on 2020-05-11 18:25:12 By
Encourage colleagues and contacts to join the SeaBioComp Interest Group
The SeaBioComp Interest Group will be sending out regular updates, details of events and project activities and results from the project. ...(Read More)
Posted on 2020-04-29 17:02:14 By
Early project findings and deliverables
A number of early project deliverables have already been completed including a comprehensive report from project partner CETI assessing the natural fibres that could viably be used in bio-composites. ...(Read More)
Posted on 2020-03-13 14:00:11 By
Meeting on Sustainability of Composites held at Poly Products
SeaBioComp partner Poly Products held a meeting on 4th February 2020 in Werkendam to discuss the sustainability of composites....(Read More)
Posted on 2020-02-12 13:27:48 By
Partners meet for first General Assembly October 2019
The entire SeaBioComp consortium of partners met for their first General Assembly meeting in October 2019 at the facilities of Centexbel in Kortrijk (Belgium) to review the first 6 month's work of the project. ...(Read More)
Posted on 2019-12-16 16:53:42 By
Monomer selection for in situ polymerization infusion
The SeaBioComp project is looking to develop and deliver demonstrators using innovative bio-based thermoplastic composite materials with mechanical properties comparable to conventional oil-based composites. ...(Read More)
Posted on 2020-11-18 16:27:31 By
SeaBioComp project presented at Clean Growth event at Portsmouth University
The University of Portsmouth, working with the Knowledge Transfer Network, and Portsmouth City Council hosted an event to support the UK's 'Clean Growth Strategy' in November 2019....(Read More)
Posted on 2019-11-14 08:57:22 By
Poly Products presents SeaBioComp at 50th Anniversary celebrations
Project Partner Poly Products recently presented the SeaBioComp project to an audience of industry contacts at the company's 50th Anniversary celebrations....(Read More)
Posted on 2019-12-10 11:16:42 By
Sign up to the SeaBioComp online Interest Group if you are interested in bio-based composite alternatives for the marine industry
SeaBioComp, the new collaborative project developing and producing novel bio-based thermoplastic composite materials for the marine sector, has launched its new website and online Interest Group. ...(Read More)
Posted on 2019-09-27 10:00:14 By
SeaBioComp infographic available to download
SeaBioComp has designed an infographic to describe the project in a simple and clear format. The graphic, which has been created by project partner EuraMaterials, depicts the aims and objectives of the project in pictures to enable quick and easy understanding of what the project will deliver. ...(Read More)
Posted on 2019-10-09 11:52:11 By
SeaBioComp project launched to tackle the use of harmful oil-based composites in the marine environment.
SeaBioComp is a new collaborative project that has been launched to develop and produce novel bio-based thermoplastic composite materials and the analytical protocols to evaluate long-term durability and reduced ecological impact on the marine environment....(Read More)
Posted on 2019-06-25 15:53:19 By Admin
