Sustainable Polymer Technologies (SPOT) Team

Our Mission

We stand for design and development of Sustainable POlymer Technologies – Renewable and/or Recyclable

We are dedicated to supporting VITO in accelerating the transition to a sustainable world. By developing circular and biobased carbon value chains, we aim to ensure geopolitical security of carbon. Our focus is on designing, developing, and demonstrating innovative complex organic processing technologies for biomass and plastics, providing sustainable solutions for carbon building blocks and compounds. We strive to create high-performance polymers, additives, and materials that not only exceed current standards but also offer improved safety and recyclability.

The team 2025

News

'GREEN' SYNTHETIC RESIN MOVES OUT OF THE LAB

Synthetic resins are very important intermediate raw materials in industry, from the manufacture of coatings and composite materials to insulating foam and hard plastics. Today, resins are still produced mainly from petroleum derivatives.