Materials informatics in Europe? CHAMPION targets collective database building; will create novel bio-based polymers

August 18, 2020 | Case Study

The EU H2020 CHAMPION (Circular High-performance Aza-Michael Polymers as Innovative materials Originating from Nature) project aims to develop bio-based polymers that can be recovered, reused, and (chemically) recycled or biodegraded for their end of life (EOL). CHAMPION will create a database of more than 50 bioderivable materials based on the aza-Michael reaction; test the polymers for their toxicity, precursors, and breakdown products; and benchmark their environmental, social, and economic impact against incumbent petrochemical-based materials, among other goals. The initiative involves 14 partners, including chemicals companies, end users, and research organizations. It will last three and a half years and has a €5.7 million budget.

Related companies	Unilever, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, University of York, AVA Biochem, Organic Waste Systems, Stahl Holdings, BioDetection Systems, Orineo, Scott Bader, Wageningen University, Process Design Center, Circa Sustainable Chemicals, nova-Institute, SQ Consult

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