SURPASS Project

The SURPASS Project is a research project funded by Horizon Europe 2021, whose objective is to lead by example the transition towards more Safe, Sustainable and Recyclable by Design (SSRbD) polymeric materials. It involves a consortium of 13 partners consisting of research and technology organizations and industries which will: 1. Develop SSRbD alternatives with no potentially hazardous additives through industrially relevant case-studies (TRL3-5) targeting the three sectors representing 70% of the European plastic demand: - Building: bio-sourced polyurethane resins with enhanced vitrimer properties to replace PVC for window frames (≥ 40% carbon footprint reduction) - Transport: lightweight, therefore less energy-consuming epoxy-vitrimer (≥ 30% carbon footprint reduction), as alternative to metal for the train structure, anticipating emerging use of non-recyclable composites. - Packaging: MultiNanoLayered films involving no compatibilizers to replace currently non-recyclable multi-layers films (≥ 60% carbon footprint reduction). 2. Optimize reprocessing technologies adapted to the new SSRbD systems to support achievement of ambitious recyclability targets. 3. Develop a scoring-based assessment that will guide material designers, formulators and recyclers to design SSRbD polymeric materials, operating over the plastic’s entire life cycle, including hazard, health, environmental and economic assessment. 4. Merge all data and relevant methodologies in a digital infrastructure, offering an open-access user-friendly interface for innovators. SURPASS will in particular address its results to SMEs, representing more than 99% of enterprises, and therefore has an outstanding potential to contribute to the transition towards green economy. The project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2021 research and innovation programme, under the grant agreement no 101057901. Call identifier: HORIZON-CL4-2021-RESILIENCE-01 Project Start Date: 1st of June 2022