Biobased materials

Biobased material Agency Consulting firm Experts Specialists Consultancy

Meet growing environmental demands by including bio-based alternatives in your offers

Alcimed supports its clients in their projects related to biobased materials, and more particularly in their search for bio-based alternatives to meet growing environmental requirements, as well as in their innovation projects related to the multifunctional nature of these materials.

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    The challenges related to biobased materials

    For more than fifteen years now, biobased materials have aroused growing interest in all industrial sectors. With soaring oil prices, research into bio-based alternatives has accelerated across all industrial sectors.

    However, to become a credible sustainable substitute, many obstacles must be overcome:

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      How we support you in your projects related to biobased materials 

      Alcimed has been working for about ten years on the issues related to biobased materials. Historically, we have supported our industrial clients in their development projects in all our industrial sectors (healthcare, agrifood, specialty chemicals, cosmetics, aeronautics, space, defense, construction and building), in their search for sustainable bio-based alternatives to meet rising environmental requirements.

      More recently, we have observed an acceleration of topics around innovative approaches that take advantage of the multifunctional quality of these materials. These approaches also benefit from the keen interest of industrial players in biomimetic approaches.

      Our teams are therefore working on different methodological bricks to continue supporting our clients in this uncharted territory, by addressing:

      • The establishment of technological panoramas aiming at mapping the new performances provided by these biobased materials (multifunctionality, insulating and breathable materials, etc.)
      • The identification of alternative sourcing by identifying and qualifying new resource providers (ability to meet functional specifications, quantity available, availability over time, etc.)
      • Establishment of new valorization channels of co-products (identification of new deposits, identification of new partners, etc.).

      Examples of recent projects carried out for our clients in biobased materials

      • Receptivity study for a new range of bio-based products

        Our team supported a chemical player by carrying out an initial exploratory study on the potential opportunities for a new range of bio-based products.

        First, we analyzed the existing competing offers in order to identify possible new value propositions for our client. The second step consisted in testing these value propositions on the market, with different types of potential clients. Thirdly, we worked on the volume/value assessment of the various opportunities identified.

        The result for our client: The identification of new opportunities and the definition of an associated action plan (internal synergy with existing offers, R&D actions to be carried out to achieve the expected performance, etc.).

      • Identification of new formulations associated with the use of biobased materials such as biosurfactants

        Our team accompanied a construction player to assess the potential impacts on its business of the implementation of RE 2020 (new environmental regulations for new buildings).

        We directly contacted various players across the entire value chain (architects, design offices, engineering firms, construction economists, builders, clients) in order to collect their different points of view and identify their needs and expectations (technical support, new services, etc.).

        This analysis made it possible to identify several areas of reflection allowing our client to develop new services in addition to its current product offer.

      • Identification of opportunities and threats associated with RE2020 for a construction player

        Identification of opportunities and threats associated with RE2020 for a construction player Our team accompanied a construction player to assess the potential impacts on its business of the implementation of RE 2020 (new environmental regulations for new buildings).

        We directly contacted various players across the entire value chain (architects, design offices, engineering firms, construction economists, builders, clients) in order to collect their different points of view and identify their needs and expectations (technical support, new services, etc.).

        This analysis made it possible to identify several areas of reflection allowing our client to develop new services in addition to its current product offer.

      • Study and development strategy of the wood sector in France to promote the use of this biobased material

        We carried out a study of the sector with representative structures and wood manufacturers in France around several strategic issues: consolidating economic data (corporate fabric, added value, indirect jobs, etc.) to support the strategic orientations of companies and public authorities, helping create links and cooperation within the wood industry, and more generally preparing it to better respond to the challenges of tomorrow, particularly in terms of skills development or the mobilization of forest resources.

        Our investigation and our analysis have enabled our clients to obtain a state of the art of the current wood industry and to define an evolution plan for the latter aligned with all to prepare for the future.

      • Opportunity evaluation for a chemical company to develop its own epoxy resins for various markets

        An industrial player in the chemicals sector wanted to carry out a study of the opportunities linked to the development of bio-based epoxy resins.

        To do this, we explored 8 different sectors: construction, aerospace, automotive, marine, wind power, energy (generators and distribution), agri-food and coatings. The aim was to identify current practices and needs regarding the use of epoxy resins or equivalent materials, to draw up an overview of the target markets with their restrictions and drivers, and to prioritise the markets according to their interest in non-toxic, recyclable and bio-based epoxy resins.

        At the end of this study we were able to identify the sectors interested in bio-based epoxy resins, assess the understanding by sector of non-toxic solutions and the characteristics of interest. Finally, we defined the next steps to penetrate the promising markets identified in the study.

      • Opportunity analysis of the development of biosourced lightweight screeds for a construction company

        A construction company wanted to analyse the opportunities for developing lightweight, bio-based screeds.

        Through literature searches, we began by identifying potential applications and users. Then, thanks to direct discussions with players in the field, we were able to decipher their expectations and explore the various target markets in the short and medium term.

        This study helped our customer to position itself in relation to existing products, to confront the real market demand and to understand the expected product characteristics.

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