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
Master's Thesis successfully defended!
Congrats David on your Master's Thesis!
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
Article at UPV/EHU Magazine
The master thesis of David has been highlighted at the UPV/EHU campus magazine. Congrats David!
Ikerbasque Research Fellow
Dr. Danila Merino has been appointed as Ikerbasque Research Fellow
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🎄✨ Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Polymat! ✨🎄
We would like to take a moment to express our gratitude for your trust and collaboration throughout the year. We look forward to continuing to work together in the coming year!
🔴Danila Merino @M07Dani has joined @Polymat_BERC - @upvehu She will carry out research on biomass-derived composite materials for agriculture and food systems. More info: https://www.ikerbasque.net/es/danila-merino Welcome!
#PolymatDay 2024 was a success! 🌟
A day full of inspiring talks, innovation, and collaboration in polymer science.
We also celebrated the remarkable contributions of Prof. José María Asua and welcomed @DavidMecerreyes as our new Director. 🚀
👉 https://www.polymat.eu/en/news-event-details/463
📢 #POLYMAT at #ZientziaAstea! With @DIPCehu , @nanoGUNE , and @CFMdonostia , we explored the world of materials Nov 7-9 in San Sebastián. We also launched the kids' workshop “Plastics: Recycle, Reuse & Reinvent” to teach about polymers and recycling! ♻️