Surface coatings are essential for protecting materials and enhancing their performance. However, many of them are made from fossil fuels, which can harm our environment. In this context, the EU-funded BLUECOAT project is working to develop 12 bio-based, low-carbon coating formulations specifically designed for the marine, textile, and construction industry. They are using materials such as biopolymers, natural fibres, and plant proteins. The goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45 % while cutting down on harmful VOCs. The project’s coatings will deliver antifouling and anti-corrosion for ship hulls, antimicrobial durability for outdoor garments, and flame-retardant, antifungal properties for insulation boards. Beyond product development, BLUECOAT pioneers Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design criteria and explores recyclability and biodegradability, ensuring these coatings are viable, eco-friendly solutions for the future.
1 October 2025 – 30 September 2029
Call topic: HORIZON-JU-CBE-2024-RIA-04 – SSbD bio-based coating materials for applications under demanding and/or extreme conditions
Contact
- Project coordinator: Zhenyu Jason Zhang (z.j.zhang@bham.ac.uk), University of Birmingham
- Deputy coordinator: Abbie Banner (a.banner@bham.ac.uk), University of Birmingham
- C&D manager: Xuan Gao (info@indimate.eu), IDMT
- Project website: https://bluecoat-project.eu/
- E-mail: z.j.zhang@bham.ac.uk
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