High-Performance Composites
Low Environmental Impact
r–LightBioCom
r-LightBioCom is an EU-funded project that applies a multidisciplinary approach to develop new sustainable, cost-effective and energy-efficient lightweight high-performance composites with inherent recycling properties in combination with novel efficient processing and recycling techniques. The environmental impact of the new high-performance composites will be reduced during their production, operation and after reaching their final lifetime, while offering improved mechanical properties, weight reduction and new functionalities.
MATERIALS
New advanced bio-based and recycled high-performance materials with inherent recyclability properties
PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES
Efficient processing techniques combined with recycling technologies
METHODS & TOOLS
for a standardised, holistic sustainable high-performance composite design, modelling and systematic optimisation
Application 1: Spoiler (exterior)
Application 2: Trunk floor (interior)
Composite pultruded profiles for tunnel lining
Leading edge panel of a control surface
In December 2024, the r-LightBioCom project reached an important milestone by advancing its optimisation tool for composite materials. Project partner Coventry University developed the Alpha
In December 2024, the r-LightBioCom project has achieved its project milestone in advancing fast-curing technologies for composite materials. An innovative resin transfer moulding (RTM) mould
Halfway into the project, r-LightBioCom has achieved significant success in developing an innovative recycling method for high-performance composites. Thermoset composites, made of aramid and phenolic