Join us for an insightful online workshop exploring the development of recycled rubber panels designed for use in the construction industry, an innovative solution to the growing challenge of end-of-life tyres.
Developed by the GREEN-LOOP consortium with the expert work of the National Composites Centre (NCC), the University of Bristol and the Bristol Composite Institute, these panels utilize recycled rubber from automotive tyres, processed through a devulcanisation method that allows for reprocessing similar to virgin rubber. The panels have been designed for anti-vibration applications, offering both functionality and a circular solution to tyre waste.
A key focus of the workshop will be enhancing fire resistance through the use of lignin, a bio-derived flame retardant extracted from waste biomass.
Lab-scale testing has shown promising results, including a reduction in heat release rate — a crucial step toward improving the fire classification of these materials.
The session will also discuss ongoing research into lignin-based coatings, which could further expand the applicability of this approach across various sectors beyond rubber paneling.
⇒ Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10 am CEST (via Teams platform).
Take part in this workshop to discover how innovative material design is turning waste into high-performance, sustainable construction solutions.
Speakers:
– Tom Andrews, Advanced Research Engineer, NCC – Innovating for Industry (UK)
– Friderik Knez, Researcher, ZAG – Zavod za gradbeništvo Slovenije,
– Fabrizio Scarpa, Professor of Smart Materials and Structures, University of Bristol
– Hesam Ramezani, Research Associate, Bristol Composites Institute
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