The FIBIAS++ project aimed to develop composites thermoplastics, made from recycled materials, meeting the new regulatory requirements in terms of CO2 emissions and thus highlight the advantages of the use of composite in the automotive industry.

 

Project Achievements

The FIBIAS++ project developed recycled thermoplastic composites for the automotive industry, reducing CO2 emissions by 50% compared to traditional materials while maintaining similar mechanical performance. These composites also reduce the weight of vehicles by 30 to 35%, thus optimizing the range of electric vehicles.

The project also innovated with a mixer to recycle composite waste, simplifying its processing and reducing costs.
FIBIAS++ marks an important step towards a circular economy and more sustainable industrial production.

 

Technical and economic impacts

Mass gain of 30 to 35%
Reduced environmental impact
Cost reduction
High Mechanical Performance

 

Applications & industrial perspectives

The targeted applications concern automotive parts such as the battery pack cover or base or the spar, but the technologies could have applications beyond the automotive sector, in other industries.

 

“The project teams focused their efforts on the development of a composite material based on PET, a material that is rarely used in this field. The results obtained are in line with the initial expectations: a material with low CO₂ emissions, cost-competitive for the automotive industry and offering sufficient mechanical performance for use on automotive parts. ” explains Thierry Renault from FORVIA