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Hemp Ski, Recyclable ski manufacturing from hemp, bio-resin and waste streams
In industrial production for alpine skis, epoxy resins of fossil origin and pre-impregnated glass fiber reinforcements are processed today. Innovations that replace environmentally critical materials in skis with biogenic substitute materials with an improved environmental balance have so far been limited to the production of small series. This circumstance motivated the consortium to develop a solution for a circular bioeconomy with the HempSki project, which will also make industrial ski production from renewable raw materials and waste streams possible in the future.
PET2More - Biotechnological upcycling of PET plastic waste as a contribution to the gradual reduction of petroleum-based raw material dependency
The aim of the PET2More project is to develop a biotechnological process for upcycling PET plastic monomer waste. To this end, previously unknown and unavailable decarboxylase enzymes for the conversion of terephthalic acid and 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid into valuable chemicals such as benzoic acid and furan-2-carboxylic acid are to be identified, characterized and optimized by means of enzyme engineering.
UPTextIL - Upcycling cellulose from used textiles into high-strength filaments using spinning technology in ionic liquids
The aim of the project is to develop a process for spinning cellulose from used textiles using ionic liquids, to analyze potential impurities in this recycling material stream, and to develop strategies for their removal or avoidance during the spinning process. The project aims to lay the foundations for closing the material cycle of cellulose from used textiles.
AGreeNew - New biobased products of the agricultural biorefinery
AGreeNew aims to expand the product portfolio of the agricultural biorefinery. Sour whey, farm manure and green silage will be used as raw materials to produce biosurfactants, fertilizers and protein-rich animal feed. The production processes of these valuable products will be assessed in terms of sustainability and economic potential.
Circular Economy Compass (KLW-Komp)
The Circular Economy Compass project has developed a responsive online self-assessment tool for the circular economy in SMEs. Based on a theory-based evaluation scheme, it is be possible to determine a company's degree of preparedness for a circular economy at a reasonable cost. To this end, the tool has a computational logic that automatically generates a circularity score (KPI, Key Performance Indicator) based on the answers.
NaKaReMa - Improving the sustainability of cable sheathing through regional, bio-based and recycled materials
The NaKaReMa project takes a holistic approach to cable sheathing for automotive applications and their improvement in terms of sustainability. To this end, various approaches are being investigated - both regional raw material sources to reduce transport routes and bio-based raw materials to reduce dependence on crude oil. The use of recyclates from cable sheathing to close the cycle through recycling is also being investigated.
Finanzierungsmodelle und Strategien für zukünftige Energie-Infrastrukturen (FINAMO)
Beitrag zur Dekarbonisierung 2050: Die Entwicklung passender Finanzierungsmodelle spielt eine Schlüsselrolle bei der Implementierung neuer Energielösungen. (Juli 2019)
Financing Models and Strategies for future Energy Infrastructures (FINAMO)
Contribution to decarbonisation 2050: The development of suitable financing models plays a key role when implementing new energy solutions. (Juli 2019)
Etablierung einer dezentralen rohstofflexiblen Reststoffbioraffinerie (BioREg)
Anhand der Rohstoffe Baum- und Strauchschnitt und Perkolat, einer Trockenfermentationsanlage, wird im Projekt das Konzept einer Reststoffbioraffinerie demonstriert. Zielprodukte des Systems sind Methan, Qualitätsdünger, Biokunststoffe (Polyhydroxyalkanoate) sowie Lignin basierte UV-Stabilisatoren für Kunststoffe und regenerative Bindemittel für die Holzwerkstoffindustrie.
SCI_BIM - Scanning and data capturing for Integrated Resources and Energy Assessment using Building Information Modelling
The aim of the project is to increase the resources- and energy efficiency through coupling of various digital technologies and methods for data capturing (geometry and materials composition) and modelling (as-built BIM), as well as through gamification.
SUPERBE - Potenziale von Superblock-Konzepten als Beitrag zur Planung energieeffizienter Stadtquartiere
Das Sondierungsvorhaben SUPERBE untersucht erstmalig die Anwendbarkeit und potenzielle Wirkungen von Superblock-Ansätzen im österreichischen urbanen Kontext, um deren Beitrag für eine energieorientierte Stadtplanung zu bewerten.
SUPERBE - Potential of Superblock-concepts as contribution to planning energy-efficient urban quarters
The exploratory study SUPERBE for the first time looks into the applicability and potential effects of Superblock concepts in an Austrian urban context in order to assess their contribution to energy-oriented urban planning.
Der Mehrwert von Lignosulfonaten (SElectiveLi)
Konzeptstudie eines auf Elektrochemie basierenden neuen Verfahrens unter Verwendung von Lignosulfonaten zur Herstellung von biobasierten Monomeren und Polymeren
vilFIT – Villach Fit 4 Urban Mission
In diesem Projekt werden Maßnahmen, Strategien und der notwendige Kapazitätsaufbau für die Erreichung der Klimaneutralität der Stadt Villach vorangetrieben. Im Vordergrund stehen soziale und strukturelle Innovationen (Partizipationsprozesse, Entwicklung von Pilotinitiativen, Öffentlichkeitsarbeit, etc.) sowie die Definition von Netzwerken und Strukturen bzw. Controlling- und Monitoring-Instrumenten.
vilFIT – Villach Fit 4 Urban Mission
In this project, measures, strategies and the necessary capacity building for achieving climate neutrality in the city of Villach will be advanced. The focus is on social and structural innovations (participation processes, development of pilot initiatives, public relations, etc.) as well as the definition of networks and structures or controlling and monitoring instruments.
DiCYCLE - Reconsidering digital deconstruction, reuse and recycle processes using BIM and Blockchain
Analyse und Abbildung von End-of-Life-Prozessen im Bauwesen und deren Optimierung durch Kopplung digitaler Technologien - BIM, Blockchain und Smart Contracts, für eine transparente Erfassung und Nachverfolgung der Wiederverwendung und Wiederverwertung von Baumaterialen und Bauelementen entlang des Lebenszyklus.
DiCYCLE - Reconsidering digital deconstruction, reuse and recycle processes using BIM and Blockchain
DiCYCLE aims at identifying, analysing and mapping current End-of-Life processes in the building industry, as well as optimizing those for digitalization, using BIM, Blockchain and Smart Contracts. The goal is to enable sustainable digital planning, construction and deconstruction workflows for reuse and recycling of building materials and components along the life cycle.
Demonstration of solvent and resin production from lignocellulosic biomass via the platform chemical levulinic acid (GreenSolRes)
Das Projekt demonstriert die nachhaltige Nutzung von Erneuerbaren Ressourcen für die Herstellung von Biochemikalien mit dem Ziel, Chemikalien aus fossilen Rohstoffen zu ersetzen. Ziel ist die Errichtung einer kommerziellen Anlage für die nachhaltige Produktion der vielseitigen Plattformchemikalie Lävulinsäure und ihrer Derivate und damit eine rasche Zunahme des Spektrums und des Produktionsvolumens biobasierter Verbraucherprodukte zu fördern.
EPSolutely - Development of a circular economy concept in the plastics industry using the example of EPS
In a system-wide cooperation of all relevant actors of the EPS value chain system, concepts, technologies and methods for an EPS circular economy are developed. The integration into an overall concept with optimised logistics and transport systems should enable the transformation of linear EPS value creation systems into a circular economy.
Green2Green – Entwicklung eines biobasierten Leichtbauwerkstoffs aus Hanffasern und Hanfsamenöl für den Bau von Rotorblättern von Windkraftanlagen
Das Projekt Green2Green verfolgte den innovativen Lösungsansatz, glasfaserverstärkte Kunststoffe, die heutzutage für den Bau von Windkraftanlagen (WKA) eingesetzt werden, konsequenterweise durch einen nachhaltigen Leichtbauwerkstoff zu ersetzen . Aus Hanfpflanzen wurde ein umweltfreundlicher Leichtbauwerkstoff entwickelt, der geeignet war, um daraus Rotorblätter einer Klein-WKA zu bauen.