Biomaterials for Industrial Applications
ELMIA Subcontractor · SMART · Jönköping/Sweden
12 November 2025, 10:00
A new generation of biomaterials with astonishing properties is currently being developed that could replace traditional solutions, which are mostly based on chemical substances. They generally have significantly lower carbon footprints than conventional solutions and have no negative impact on our ecosystem.
Biomaterials for mobility solutions
Examples include the use of fungal mycelium for automotive interiors, high-performance expandable foam based on biochar and a biodegradable antifouling coating for ship hulls, currently being developed at Fraunhofer IFAM. Even batteries and sensors can be manufactured entirely from natural resources.
At the invitation of ELMIA Subcontractor, Prof. Dr. Sascha Peters will provide an overview of current developments in the field of technical biomaterials and highlight industrial sectors that offer considerable potential for product and technology innovations. Selected examples are highlights in the Material Lab at the SMART Arena 2025.
image: Biodegradable antifouling coating (Source: Fraunhofer IFAM)
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