THERMOFIRE

Bio-based fire-retardant thermoplastic
Composites reinforced with natural fibres

The general objective is to develop novel bio-based and recyclable composites with enhanced mechanical properties and fire resistance by using natural fiber reinforcements and bio-based halogen-free flame retardants.

The THERMOFIRE project is foreseen to design, develop and validate novel, lightweight and low-cost bio-based and recyclable thermoplastic composites with enhanced mechanical properties and fire resistance by the incorporation of natural fiber reinforcements and bio-based halogen-free flame retardants as well as to remove the EU’s dependence on fossil-based polymers. The project’s goal will be achieved by developing and demonstrating 3 prototypes at TRL 5.

News

Arkema: Developing Intrinsically Fire-Retardant Bio-Based Polymers

Within the THERMOFIRE project, Arkema is pursuing a high-risk, low-TRL approach to revolutionize fire-retardant polyamide 11 (PA11). Unlike traditional methods that mix PA11 with flame-retardant additives, Arkema is inventing a new reactive route to synthesize intrinsically fire-retarded PA11 by incorporating phosphorus-based monomers directly into the polymer backbone.

Avanzare: Pioneering Sustainable Flame-Retardant Materials

Under the THERMOFIRE project, Avanzare develops innovative flame-retardant additives for bio-based materials in textile, automotive, and aviation, promoting sustainability and reducing petroleum reliance.

Anticipatory LCA for informed bio-based product decisions

The workshop on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), held by the BIORING and SuperBark projects, brought together experts in material science, sustainability, and LCA to discuss strategies for effective analysis in biobased material research. The focus was on overcoming challenges in early-stage LCA, including data gaps and optimizing sustainability performance.

Consortium 18M Meeting

The follow-up meeting for the THERMOFIRE CBE-JU took place in Logroño, La Rioja. It was a fantastic opportunity to review the progress and advancements achieved so far in this groundbreaking project.

Bio-Resins & Fire-Retardant Additives for Coatings

On October 15, the LIGNICOAT project hosted an online workshop in collaboration with the THERMOFIRE and VIABLE projects. The workshop explored the intersection of bio-resins and fire-retardant additives, with a particular focus on their applications in coatings and their future potential.

Webinar High Performance Bio-Based Polymers

This joint webinar, hosted by the FURIOUS and THERMOFIRE projects, brought together experts to discuss advancements in bio-based polymers and their potential to transform the industry.
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