ELIOT aims to provide new innovative and green technologies for EoL of commonly used natural fibres and biobased resins with increased resource efficiency and fully align these biomaterials with the circular economy principles (Figure 1). To this end, the project will propose and develop innovative solutions for the EoL of the new generation of biocomposites by: (1) reviewing the current treatment technologies for conventional FRP composite waste; (2) evaluating their potential suitability to be applied to the biocomposite waste and selecting those treatment alternatives that appear as the most feasible; (4) tailoring the selected treatment technologies to the characteristics of biocomposites and testing them at laboratory scale; and (5) demonstrating their technical feasibility and life-cycle sustainability under pre-industrial scale. Different EoL approaches will be evaluated, including mechanical, thermal, chemical and biological methods for waste recovery and recycling. A comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of the EoL methods in terms of cost and environmental sustainability will be conducted. ELIOT will set the basis for a wider uptake of biocomposite materials in the aircraft industry (and other industrial sectors using composite materials) by providing cost-effective methods for their EoL treatment. Main technical objective to be achieved by the consortium in this project is the full-scale demonstration of the most promising EoL methods for biocomposite waste. Full-scale demonstration will be provided for at least 2 EoL methods for 2 target biocomposites, respectively, including their technical validation at pre-industrial scale and their validation in terms ng, flooring and sidewall panels in cabin interiors) leads to net environmental benefits and cost savings throughout their whole life cycle; i.e., not only during production and use of the materials but also by means of sustainable EoL alternatives suitable to close the loop of biomaterials.

In the aerospace industry the reinforced composite materials are more and more demanded, where the end-of life (EoL) of the final product aspect is very debated point nowadays. The thermoplastic materials play a key role because of their recycle properties. This fact can bring about a challenge to design recycling techniques to extend the EoL of the reinforced composite parts. However, any of this current recycling methods can recover by 80% of the thermoplastic (TP)fibre and ensure the acceptable mechanical properties of the rCF(recycled carbon fibre). The project will provide a solution by developing a recycling method for the key process steps: scrapping by cutting mechanic, automatic deposition and compression moulding manufacturing. The selection of the most suitable recycling process will be based on the previous studies performed by the partners and a comparison with the state of the art of the TP recycling techniques. Then, the scrap material obtained in UD tape format(50x6.0.15mm3)will be deposited automatically with a robot collaborative resulting a preform panel which will be manufactured by compression moulding means. The automation advantage will allow to reduce the labour cost and the manual defects. The estimated cost per kilo of the scraped material will be 0.37€/kg, a very competitive cost for a real alternative to a high cost material(> 30€/kg). The consortium consists of all key players that will play a future role in the recycling and manufacturing of TP rCF composites. AIMPLAS will play a leading role in the consortium as far as the recycling methods in thermoplastic composites is concerned. This knowledge will be complemented by TEKNIKER with a vast experience in experience in the design and manufacturing of special cutting tools. The project will conclude with the environmental and economical LCA analysis of the innovative process proposed and an eco-design guideline of recommendations for the scalability of the process in an industrial level.

i-TED is a gamma-ray imaging system that was fully developed and successfully applied for nuclear astrophysics experiments at CERN n_TOF in the previous HYMNS ERC CoG. i-TED was designed for highest possible detection sensitivity, and it is also characterized by its modularity, portability and low sensitivity to neutron-induced backgrounds. These characteristics make the developed system potentially very attractive for several emerging applications in health and life science. Indeed, Compton imagers are expected to provide a breakthough innovation potential in the fields of i) ion-range monitoring in hadron therapy, ii) intraoperative Radio-Guided Surgery (RGS), iii) dose-monitoring in boron-neutron capture therapy (BNCT), and iv) theranostics (radioisotopes that serve for both therapy and diagnostics). Thus, the aim of this POC proposal is to perform first proof-of-concept measurements with readily available i-TED Compton cameras for demonstrating their applicability and advantages in two of these fields: (ii) intraoperative RGS and (iii) neutron dose assessment in BNCT. We also aim at addressing the corresponding technical-readiness levels (TRLs) for each application, which seems the most convenient approach for an efficient transfer of the developed technology towards society.

"The European automotive industry and plastics are inextricably linked. Of all the areas of mechanical engineering, the application of these materials is necessary and also cost-effective. The automotive industry is one of the largest and most important customers of modern plastic and composite materials. Today, individual car manufacturers can choose from a large number of plastic materials for interiors, where the emphasis is on softness, durability and colourfastness, as well as for exteriors with the main requirements for durability, rigidity or toughness. At the same time, technologies for plastics processing and related processes, such as mould design and production, are being developed. That is why it is very important to have comprehensive training that will help workers in this sector to develop their knowledge. A significant recent trend is the material harmonization and replacement of metals with plastics to reduce emissions in the production of components and at the same time reduce weight with the effect of reducing energy consumption in the operation of cars. The European Union requires this direction in the agreement entitled ""Green Deal.""The MOLD4PLAST partnership, which was composed of the following 5 partners, captured this trend and ensured a smooth and successful project: - Slovak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SOPK), is established to represent, coordinate and protect common interests of its around 1.000 members. As the automotive industry has become the most important sector and driving force of the Slovak economy over the past 20 years, the number of the members’ companies – automotive suppliers of SOPK have grown significantly and today it accounts for one third of the membership. - Moravian-Silesian Automotive Cluster c.a. (AUTOKLASTR) was established to increase competitiveness and to encourage innovation and export capacity of interconnected companies, entrepreneurs and institutions in the Region. Cluster actively coordinates innovative approaches in: Development of Human Resources - educates and develops competencies. Trade Relations - cluster saves money and opens up space for new markets. Research and Development Activities - test products and encourage innovation. - 3S research laboratory (3SRL) is one of the leading educational research organisations in Austria. The organisation designs projects in the field of knowledge, learning and work – most notably in vocational education and training (VET), higher education (HE) as well as adult education. - AIMPLAS, the Technological Institute of Plastics located in Valencia, is a private, non-profit Association with more than 500 associated companies. AIMPLAS has participated in more than 90 projects (FP5, FP6, FP7, LIFE+, EcoInnova. & H2020), among others, coordinating several of them. - AVIA brings together 102 companies related to the automotive sector. AVIA brings together the entire sector’s value chain. Currently, the joint turnover of the associated companies is more of 13.000million euro, which is 13% of regional GDP of the Valencia region. The set of companies in the cluster are employing more than -31.200 people directly. AVIA is in position of the Bronze Label, recognised by the Cluster EXCELENCE Expert Group.Within 27 months, M4P e-learning educational platform was created. The content of the online platform (www.mould4plast.eu) consists of 4 modules based on interviews with professionals in the field, but also directly by people from the workshop, so as to reflect the real needs at the workplace. The modules are focused on materials, injection moulds, workshop work and the injection moulding process. Individual lessons within the modules are completed with quizzes that verify the acquired knowledge. If the training is applied to a group led by a Mould4Plast expert, it is recommended in the form of joint workshops and complementary comprehensive training using examples that are the subject of a joint discussion. Those interested in education can combine online education, classroom training and on-the-job training. Project outputs - Professional profile map of the worker for the form production for plastic injection and Development of traingl methodology, contents and tools, were presented to the general public, experts, but also to teachers and students of secondary vocational schools interested in plastics and plastic injection moulds, through multiplication events organized by industrial partners from the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Spain. The mentioned outputs of the project met with a very positive response from the professional public from Spain, the Czech Republic and Slovakia.Educational projects funded by the Erasmus+ is a great asset to the project partners, because they combine and harmonize challenges in education across the EU using innovative methods that have clear benefits for a wide range of participants in training courses."