SusBioComp draws inspiration from nature and responsibly utilize its resources, ensuring their return and regeneration for future generations.
Our Mission
SusBioComp research group focuses on the development of sustainable biocomposite materials using sustainable biomass sources, investigating their properties and performance, and exploring new avenues for their development. This group focuses also on contributing to the development of a more sustainable food and agriculture.
Zero Waste & Circular Economy
Formulation of strategies for converting biomass into biodegradable bioplastics, achieving zero waste production and developing efficient resource and energy utilization processes.
Food Production & Resource Efficiency
Development of active materials for agriculture, minimizing resource utilization, replacing petroleum-derived plastics, and enhancing plant protection, biostimulation, and stress resistance.
Food Protection & Extension of Shelf-life
Development of innovative packaging solutions, substituting petroleum-derived plastics with biodegradable alternatives and creating active materials to extend food shelf life and enhance sustainability.
Research group
SusBioComp is a research group at Polymat that is dedicated to advancing the field of sustainable materials and contributing to a more sustainable future. Through its work on biocomposite materials and sustainable food and agriculture, the group is helping to pave the way for a more environmentally-friendly and socially responsible world.
Last News & Publications
Fellows Gipuzkoa
Dr. Merino is one of the awardees of the Fellows Gipuzkoa Programme
Community Board Materials Horizons
Dr. Merino was appointed member of the Community Board of Materials Horizons
New Publication
Food Hub magazine
Emakiker 2023 award
Danila Merino wins the Emakiker 2023 award
We are on twitter
Exciting news! 🎉 Our collaboration with @LCPO_PolyCatEng and @BioEcoUVa has borne fruit: @SusBioComp from @POLYMAT_BERC has just released its first publication! Huge congratulations to @AnaQuilez22 for her dedication and hard work! 👏🦐
We are trying to complete our team with a post-doctoral researcher to strengthen your research line in sustainable polymers. Send us your CV if you are interested!!
Coming soon! 🌍 Is a circular economy for polymers possible? May 22-23, 2024 Two days seminar with eight international guests coming to San Sebastian (Spain) to share their research and have active discussions on the future of polymers.
More info and registration next week!!