A multidiSciplinary and circular Approach towards the development of innovative, saFe-by-dEsign, (bio)degRadable multifunctional COATings

SAFERCOAT aims to promote staff mobility and knowledge-sharing to develop eco-friendly polymeric coating formulations with enhanced biodegradability for aeronautical, maritime, and cultural applications. SAFERCOAT has focused on:

• synthesis and modification of thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers to accelerate their degradation rate at the end-of-life
• optimization, testing, and validation of coating formulations for targeted applications
• assessment of the environmental and health impacts
• upcycling of end-of-life materials to produce add-value products
• development of an international R&D network to ensure permanent progress on biodegradable and sustainable coatings