Project details
Status: Ongoing
Project period: 2025–2029
Principal: EU – Horizon Europe (EC/HEU)
Coordinating institution: The University of Birmingham
Surface coatings are essential for protecting materials in demanding and harsh environments. However, many of them are fossil-based, which contributes considerably to energy consumption and climate change through GHG emissions.
The EU-funded BLUECOAT project aims to develop 12 bio-based, low-carbon coating formulations specifically designed for the marine, textile and construction industry. They are using materials such as biopolymers, natural fibres and plant proteins.
The goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45 % while cutting down on harmful volatile organic compounds.
The project’s coatings will deliver antifouling and anti-corrosion for ship hulls, antimicrobial durability for outdoor garments and flame-retardant, antifungal properties for insulation boards.
BLUECOAT pioneers safe and sustainable by design criteria, and explores recyclability and biodegradability, providing viable and eco-friendly solutions for the future.