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

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‘GROENE’ KUNSTHARS TREEDT UIT HET LAB

Kunstharsen zijn heel belangrijke intermediaire grondstoffen in de industrie, van de fabricage van coatings en composietmaterialen tot isolatieschuim en harde kunststoffen. Vandaag worden harsen nog voornamelijk uit aardoliederivaten gemaakt.