Welcome to the BEST project

The Bio-based Energy-efficient materials and Structures for Tomorrow (BEST) project focuses on the potential of bio-based composites to create innovative materials characterised by both energy efficiency and structural performance. Starting March 2023, this project has received funding from the Horizon Europe – Research and innovation programme under the grant agreement 101086440.

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Overview

The construction sector is highly energy-intensive and resource-demanding, thus contributing significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. Making this sector more environmentally friendly is a key challenge for policymakers, companies, and scientists. The BEST project focuses on using bio-based composites to create energy-efficient and structurally durable materials. The project will explore bio-based materials like plant fibers, agricultural waste aggregates, self-healing agents for concrete, and organic waste-derived cementitious materials. The project employs both experimental and theoretical approaches to advance knowledge and facilitate practical implementation.

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The project

The BEST activities

Our project is organized in 8 workpackages. Check out our main goals and get to know who leads each workpackage in this multidisciplinary research!

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The BEST international mobilities

One of the main goals of our project is to promote international research experience. Meet the researchers who took advantage of this opportunity and find more about their journeys!

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News & Events

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Meet the BEST consortium

The BESTconsortium consists of 11 international members including universitites and industrial partners.

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