BRILLIANT Project aims to develop composite materials with reduced environmental impact through the use of natural fibers in combination with hydrophobizing and eco-friendly protective treatments and possible use of bio-based resins for maximizing biobased content.

Engineering Biobased Composites: The BRILLIANT Approach

BRILLIANT will develop the engineering of fully biobased composites along with biobased and recyclable resins., When using natural fibres durability is closely linked to their protection from humidity, which will be achieved using fluorine-free sol-gel treatments. For even better protection, a surface Al layer will also be studied for guaranteeing even higher resistance, along with fire resistance.