We just released the fifth edition of our BIO-SUSHY semestral newsletter, which aims to keep our stakeholders and the wider bio-based and safe and sustainable by design (SSbD) communities informed and engaged with the project’s progress and upcoming events.
As we move into the second half of our 48-month project, this issue highlights our progress in developing PFAS-free coatings and implementing the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework.
In this edition, you’ll discover updates on our sustainable coating solutions for textiles, food packaging, and glass cosmetics, alongside with a special section on the “Women in BIO-SUSHY”.
What’s inside?
- Project Progress:
- Successful intermediate evaluation of coatings against SSbD criteria.
- Submission of key deliverables, including value chain analysis (D1.3) and mid-term dissemination plans (D5.3).
- Month 24 meeting at ITENE (Valencia, Feb 5-6, 2025), reviewing advancements with the External Advisory Board.
- Research Highlights:
- Advancements in sol-gel coatings with enhanced hydrophobic properties.
- Multi-scale modeling to optimize bio-based coating performance.
- Key insights from toxicity and life cycle assessments.
- Women Behind BIO-SUSHY:
- Celebrating women-led teams at ITENE, Materia Nova, and Applus+ Rescoll.
- Inspiring quotes and contributions from all the team.
- Event Participation:
- Showcasing our work at the European Coatings Show 2025
- Engagement with sister projects with co-hosted “Beyond PFAS” workshop at SICT 2025.
- Presented SSbD training and posters at SETAC Europe 2025.
- Future Activities:
- Exhibiting at EU Industry Days 2025.
- Participation in international conferences.
Click here to read the full newsletter to explore these topics and learn more about our journey into PFAS-free bio-based coatings development.
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