Eco-design of composite materials

The workshop aims to present scientific and industrial advancements in the field of fibres and resins from renewable sources, recyclable thermosetting and thermoplastic systems, and their applications in high-tech sectors. The technical contributions will focus on:

• bio-based and recyclable formulations for advanced polymer matrices;
• high-performance natural and hybrid fibres;
• optimized processing techniques for the recovery and recycling of innovative composite materials;
• application cases.

Among the speakers are leading organizations from the national and European landscape, that will provide a comprehensive overview of emerging technological challenges, innovative industrial processes, and the opportunities offered by eco-design to accelerate the green transition.

Session Chairs

Alessandra Passaro, CETMA RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY ORGANIZATION

Program

10.30 Introduction and welcome by the Chair

10.40 The European Circular Composites Alliance of EuCIA: a new initiative for establishing a circular economy for composites in Europe
Roberto Frassine, EUCIA 

10.55 Composites without compromise: bio-based epoxy systems for a sustainable future
Federico Bertani, ELANTAS Europe

11.10 rComposite: designing fully recyclable composite products
Alessandro Stagni, NORTHER LIGHT srl

11.25 Ecomondo company (TBD)

11.40 GMC® a sustainable alternative to SMC/BMC
Simone Pietta, RANGER COMPOSITI srl 

11.55 Eco-design of composite materials: the new frontiers of recyclable resins
Alessandro Marseglia, CETMA 

12.15 Discussion and closure by the Chairs