SSUCHY-Next

Sustainable Structural and Multifunctional Biocomposites from Hybrid Natural Fibres and bio-based polymers

Besides Upwears Project, Linificio is involved in different European projects to develop biobased composite materials.

SSUCHY-Next aims to scale up hemp fibre production and to develop bio-based resins for high-performance, circular bio-based composites targeting industrial applications such as a 12.6-meter wind turbine blade, bulk moulded façade panels, laminated timber beams, and transparent wood materials.

Key objectives include:

establishing reliable value chains for the supply of hemp fibres and fabrics.
developing and implementing new bio-based resins (acrylic polymer Elium, benzoxazine, BG-epoxy).
integrating bio-based composites into wind energy, construction, automotive, and consumer goods sectors, progressing towards TRL7 industrial readiness.
comprehensive demonstration of environmental sustainability and recyclability through life cycle assessment (LCA), Digital Product Passport (DPP) creation, and open data management practices.

Linificio is responsible for collaborating on establishing reliable and robust hemp fibre value chains that are optimized for cost, quality characterization, and environmental impact minimization. Linificio contributes as a key industrial partner, ensuring the supply and technical advancement of hemp fibres for bio-based composite applications, supporting their integration into sectors such as construction, wind energy, and automotive within the project framework.

The consortium brings together together 17 partners from 6 European countries coordinated by KU LEUVEN:

5 Academic partners: KU Leuven (Belgium), TU Delft (Netherlands), Université de Bourgogne Franche-Comté UBFC (with affiliated UFC and ENSMM) (France), Danmarks Tekniske Universitet DTU (Denmark), ECOLE NATIONALE D’INGENIEURS DE TARBES (ENIT) (France)

2 Research centres: CETIM (France), MATERIA NOVA (Belgium)

7 SMEs: ECO-TECHNILIN (France), HEMP-ACT (France), SAS WOODOO (France), NPSP BV (Netherlands), Olsen Wings A/S (Denmark), BITREZ (United Kingdom), TERRE DE LIN (France)

2 Large companies: ARKEMA (France), LINIFICIO (Italy)

1 Cluster: BIOECONOMY FOR CHANGE (France)

The project runs for 48 months (September 2024 – August 2028) with a total budget of €8 million ( funded with €6.7 million by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) under Grant Agreement No. 101157517, with additional support from the EU’s Horizon Europe and the Bio Based Industries Consortium).