The aim of this project is to sustainably, efficiently and competitively manufacture the monomer (isosorbide bis(methyl carbonate) (IBMC) on a large scale and demonstrate its usefulness and added value to the market.

GAIKER is responsible for modifying and functionalising the starting monomer (IBMC derived from isosorbide from renewable sources) to synthesise, formulate and validate new, more sustainable aqueous industrial polyurethane coatings.

This project received funding from the Bio Based Industries Joint Undertaking (JU) under the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, under contract number 790440. The JU is supported by the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme and the Bio-Based Industries Consortium.