The BioImpulse project, first presented in Brussels on 2 October 2019 at the EFIB (European Forum For Industrial Biotechnology and the Bioeconomy), aims to create a new adhesive resin without any of the so-called Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC).
By developing a biobased molecule of interest, the project will open up new biotechnology applications in the materials field.
Coordinated by Michelin through its ResiCare entity, this collaborative project brings together major public and private players: FCBA, INRA[1] and INSA, as well as Lesaffre through its Leaf business unit. Bioimpulse is supported by ADEME[2] under France’s Future Investment Program.
Industrial adhesive resins have traditionally contained SVHC classified compounds. The global market targeted by their substitution represents significant potential, mainly in the automotive and construction markets.
The main objectives of the BioImpulse project:
- Create a new adhesive resin without any SVHC compound, with an improved impact on both health and the environment
- Develop an industrial scale fermentation production process of a molecule of interest at a lower cost than its oil-based equivalent
- Promote the new adhesive resin technology in the automotive and construction markets (wood in particular)
- Produce this resin in small, compact and decentralized plants, as close as possible to customers, reducing its complexity and implementation costs.
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For more information, please consult: https://bioimpulse.fr/
[1] Through TWB, TBI, the LGC and CRITT-bio industries
[2] Agence de l’Environnement et de la Maîtrise de l’Energie
[3] Non-competitive with food
