Measure II2.M1B – New Applications and Niches for Rosin in Materials and Packaging

Measure II2.M1B aims to develop an innovative biopolymer compatible with rosin resins for the formulation of new sustainable solutions for the adhesives and composites sectors, mainly for applications in packaging and new-generation functional materials.

The biopolymer aims to combine excellent mechanical properties, high flexibility, elasticity and elongation, combined with good tensile strength and tensile stress, as well as adhesiveness tailored to the specific requirements of the end applications.

Financial support from the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) and the European Union is crucial to its viability, covering the costs associated with research and technological development, the acquisition of raw materials and the installation of laboratory and pilot equipment essential to achieving the proposed objectives.

The biopolymers developed have the potential to totally or partially replace fossil-based polymers, being a direct alternative to the use of conventional polymers such as EVA, EBA, SIS and SBS, contributing to the ecological transition, the reduction of the carbon footprint and the valorisation of renewable natural resources, such as rosin resins.