ReMade@ARI: a hub for materials research for the circular economy

ReMade@ARI (REcyclable MAterials DEvelopment at Analytical Research Infrastructures) is a Horizon Europe project, which offers comprehensive analytical services for research focusing on the development of new materials for the circular economy [1]. In contrast to the currently dominating linear economy, in which materials are taken from the Earth, turned into products and thrown away as waste at the end of their life, the circular economy aims to design products that are more durable, reusable, repairable and recyclable.

In order to address this challenge, the most significant European analytical research infrastructures have joined forces in the ReMade@ARI project to provide a support hub for materials research focused on exploring the properties and structures of recyclable materials.

ReMade@ARI offers coordinated access to over 50 research infrastructures across Europe, including electron microscopy facilities, synchrotrons, free electron lasers, neutron sources, high magnetic field laboratories and ion or positron beam facilities. An application for complementary measurements at various facilities is possible within one proposal, providing a simplified path for access in the form of interdisciplinary and correlative research. For proposal submission, an easy-to-use application portal is used for proposals from both academic and industrial users.

Assistance provided by the project ReMade@ARI goes far beyond infrastructure access. ReMade@ARI also offers advanced scientific support for users throughout their entire projects – and beyond! Senior scientists, facility experts and young researchers contribute scientific knowledge and extensive support to provide user services [2]. Particular attention is given to the implementation of comprehensive support mechanisms for researchers and developers from industry [3]. For industrial users, ReMade@ARI also provides grants, as well as fast-track experiments (dedicated for small and medium enterprises) to provide them with technical expertise from research and technology organisations for challenging problems.

The offer of ReMade@ARI is complemented by a series of workshops and training events to help circular economy researchers, aiming to develop and improve their skills in instruments and techniques offered within the project.

References:

[1] remade-project.eu

[2] sciencesupport@remade-project.eu (for scientific support)

[3] industry@remade-project.eu (for industrial support)