SURPASS E-Learning: Advancing Circular and Safe Polymeric Materials
Introduction to SSRbD Design of Polymeric Materials
Module 1 introduces the principles of Safe, Sustainable and Recyclable by Design (SSRbD) and establishes the foundation for understanding the SURPASS project.
Case Study 1 - Building Sector: Bio-sourced Polyurethane Resins for Window Frames
Module 2 explores sustainable construction materials by examining BioPUR, a bio-based vitrimer polyurethane designed to replace PVC window frames.
Case Study 2 - Transport Sector: Epoxy-Vitrimer Composite for Train Structures
Module 3 examines how epoxy–vitrimer composites improve sustainability, energy efficiency, and safety in railway applications.
Case Study 3 - Packaging Sector: MultiNanoLayered (MNL) Films
Module 4 addresses the sustainability challenges of multilayer packaging and presents recyclable MNL films as a breakthrough circular solution.
Digital Infrastructure, Recyclability Targets, and Future Directions
Module 5 introduces the SURPASS digital platform and shows how structured tools, workflows, and assessments support SSRbD across innovation stages.