Circular,
Sustainable and Biobased
Coating Cluster
BIO4COAT is a member of the Circular, Sustainable and Biobased Coating Cluster, a collaborative platform formalised under a Memorandum of Understanding and facilitated by European Bioplastics. The cluster unites EU-funded projects – BIO4COAT, BLUECOAT, SUPREME and BIO-SUSHY – around a shared mission: to advance the development and implementation of biobased coating materials for demanding and extreme applications, while reducing reliance on fossil-derived materials and improving end-of-life options.
Through joint technical meetings, webinars, working groups, and policy engagement, the cluster maximises the collective impact of its members, supports evidence-based decision making, and promotes a common European voice in the global transition towards circular and sustainable coatings. Membership is open to other EU-funded and international initiatives actively contributing to this field.
Cluster Members
The project goal is to validate biobased coating solutions at TRL5 using renewable building blocks from biorefinery, targeting eight industrial sectors. The project integrated the SSbD framework to deliver coatings with reduced GHG emissions, improved end-of-life options, and no bioaccumulation.
The project develops 12 bio-based, low-carbon coating formulations for the marine, textile, and construction sectors using biopolymers, natural fibres, and plant proteins. The project targets a 45% reduction in GHG emissions and a significant cut in VOCs, while delivering antifouling, anti-corrosion, antimicrobial, and flame-retardant properties.
The project develops multifunctional antimicrobial nanocoatings using bespoke TiO2 nanoparticles and bio-based cellulose materials, effective against a broad range of pathogens. The project follows a sustainable-by-design approach, prioritising human health and environmental safety while scaling up towards industrial application.
The project develops innovative bio-based repellent organic and hybrid coatings as a sustainable alternative to harmful PFAS substances. A safe-and-sustainable-by-design strategy, supported by physics-based and data-driven modelling tools and life-cycle assessment, guides the development and validation of the coating materials.
The project develops innovative bio-based repellent organic and hybrid coatings as a sustainable alternative to harmful PFAS substances. A safe-and-sustainable-by-design strategy, supported by physics-based and data-driven modelling tools and life-cycle assessment, guides the development and validation of the coating materials.
