Project
Objectives
Our goal is to enhance thermal insulation, acoustic performance, and vibration damping, providing sustainable solutions that significantly reduce energy loss in refrigerators and piping systems, while also improving acoustic comfort in dishwashers.
Implementation and strategies
To fulfill this objective the strategy followed in BIODESIGN4INSULATION is to develop polyurethane (PU) material based on bio-polyols and bio-additives. Two different materials are going to be created. Rigid PU foams for thermal insulation applications and a PU elastomer for damping of vibrations and acoustic insulation applications.
To accomplish the target, it is necessary to stratify the work into three different strategies:
Strategy #1
Strategy #2
Strategy #3
Impact
BIODESIGN4INSULATION will make a great impact on sustainability by drastically reducing energy losses on refrigerators and dishwashers (two of the most energy-consuming appliances) and by improving the thermal insulation in pipes. Additionally, the products developed in the project will incorporate bio-based raw materials.
Funding
Eurostars is part of the European Partnership on Innovative SMEs. The partnership is co-funded by the European Union through Horizon Europe. This project receives public funding from national funding bodies according to national rules and procedures.
