Introducing Bio-LUSH
BIOMASS VALORIZATION FOR SUSTAINABLE AND HIGH QUALITY FIBER MATERIALS
Strength in numbers
About Us
Creating Sustainable Biobased Products through Innovative Fiber Extraction
Bio-LUSH unlocks the hidden potential of European plant resources, such as forest residues, marine plants, and weeds. Through advanced fiber extraction and tailored properties, we produce high-value fibers for textiles, food packaging, and reinforced composites.
By revitalizing marginalized areas and promoting circular biomass use, Bio-LUSH plays a crucial role in fostering the expansion of Europe’s fibrous bioeconomy, addressing socio-economic challenges, and working towards a sustainable future.
Objectives
At Bio-LUSH, we’re on a mission to revolutionize Europe’s biofibrous economy. Our objectives include ensuring a sustainable biomass supply, standardizing data on under-utilized biomass fibers, developing green and scalable processing methods, bridging gaps in biomass value chains, and confirming the circular design of biofibre-based products.
Our Vision for Biobased Solutions
At Bio-LUSH, our vision is to revolutionize the potential of cellulose fibers in a multitude of products and applications. We are dedicated to enhancing their performance and suitability, specifically by addressing the removal of non-cellulosic components and achieving the optimal degree of fibrillation. As part of this vision, we are actively developing crucial tools such as quality indexing and sustainability indexing protocols. By providing innovative solutions, we empower stakeholders to maximize the functionality and versatility of cellulose fibers, opening up endless possibilities for biobased products and applications.
Unleashing Innovation: The Novelty of Bio-LUSH Concepts
Bio-LUSH is leading a transformation in the biobased economy through innovative approaches. We unlock the potential of under-explored plant resources, extracting fibers and fine-tuning their properties for tailored end-products. By embracing “safe by design” and “circular by design” principles, we maximize resource value while promoting sustainability. With pioneering concepts like “quality indexing” and “sustainability indexing,” we empower informed decision-making in the industry.
Exploiting Under-utilized Feedstocks
Bio-LUSH taps into nettle, residues (hemp hurd, poplar sawdust, timber), and seagrasses as innovative fiber sources. Guided by sustainability principles, we drive local economies, reduce imports, and pioneer a biobased future.
Smart Fibear Extraction from Engineered Plant Cell Walls
Bio-LUSH revolutionizes fiber extraction by engineering plant cell walls. Through breeding low-lignin poplar cultivars and exploring nettle and seagrasses, we aim to develop high-yield, low-energy fiber sources for sustainable CO2 capture and biofiber production.
Scalable and Sustainable Fiber Extraction from Biomass
Bio-LUSH revolutionizes fiber extraction by developing a scalable and eco-friendly process. By retaining the value of lignin and hemicellulose fractions, our approach produces hybrid fibers with functional properties while minimizing CO2 emissions.
Source-Fiber Correlation for Enhanced Performance
Bio-LUSH aims to establish the link between fiber source and properties, optimizing product performance.
Validating Sustainability, Safety, and Recyclability
Bio-LUSH ensures sustainability, safety, and recyclability through green chemistry principles, non-hazardous components, and circular economy standards.
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"At Bio-LUSH, we recognize the imperative of pushing the boundaries of the biobased economy. Our mission is to surpass the state-of-the-art by harnessing the potential of biofibrous resources. Through intelligent utilization of under-explored yet readily available plant feedstock and refining techniques, we will address the diverse needs of end products. By embracing 'safe by design' and 'circular by design' concepts, we ensure maximum value to the biofibrous resources, aligning with our commitment to the zero-pollution action plan. Join us on this remarkable journey as we drive the biobased economy to new heights, fueled by innovation, sustainability, and a passion for transformative change."
Our Impact
Pioneering Sutainable Solutions
Bio-LUSH significantly improves sustainable methods for cultivating, processing, and exploiting green feedstocks. We utilize underutilized materials like nettle, hemp hurd, sea weeds, and forest residues to create valuable products.
Our disruptive innovation transforms bio-based materials production across multiple value chains, driving competitiveness in the European biobased sector through biotechnology solutions.
Our pilot-scale demonstrations include fibres, nanofibres, and lignin nanofibres from underutilized feedstocks, enabling various consumer applications.
Bio-LUSH showcases the production of biodegradable or edible packaging, impact-resistant composites, antimicrobial textile fibers, and 3D printable hydrogel formulations.
Our project demonstrates the pilot-scale production of innovative bio-based products, replacing environmentally harmful materials and delivering tangible benefits to consumers.
Processes: Advancing Sustainable Manufacturing Techniques
Bio-LUSH employs advanced manufacturing techniques to produce sustainable materials. Our processes leverage existing equipment and investments, focusing on water-based formulations, energy-efficient methods like melt compounding and water-assisted spinning/coating/casting, and 3D printing.
By exploring biopolymers we develop materials for various applications, including 3D printable filaments and injection/compression molding.
Bio-LUSH is committed to advancing sustainable manufacturing through innovative processes.
Product Development & Scale-Up
At Bio-LUSH, we understand the increasing urgency for sustainable circular products. Our focus is on overcoming the challenges of biobased innovation and navigating the difficult phase known as the “valley of death” in product development.
We develop zero-pollution, zero-waste production processes that enable the creation of eco-designed bio-based products. These products, including edible packaging, impact-resistant biocomposites, antibacterial fibers for textiles, and sustainable filament materials for 3D printing, offer diverse functionalities.
By leveraging the potential of biomass, we create innovative solutions to meet various needs, while adhering to circularity and sustainability principles.
Bio-LUSH proudly presents a line of bio-based products that exemplify our commitment to a greener future, as we aim to move biobased innovation beyond the “valley of death.”
Our partners
Bio-LUSH unites universities, research organizations, and commercial entities to drive sustainable fiber conversion from biomass. With multidisciplinary expertise spanning biology, chemistry, materials science, and more, we develop innovative solutions. Collaborations with industry leaders and end users ensure alignment with market needs and drive real-world impact. Together, we are transforming the biobased industry for a sustainable future.
