Bio-based Copolymers for Adhesives and Coatings: AI and ML Driven Formulations

BioPAC is a Business Finland Co-Creation project coordinated by VTT that develops sustainable bio-based copolymers for adhesives and coatings. The project combines polymer science, computational modelling, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) to accelerate the design of high-performance alternatives to fossil-based polymers. BioPAC aims to reduce development time, support scalable manufacturing, and strengthen Finnish and European bio-based value chains for industrial applications in packaging, construction, automotive, and other sectors. The Co-Creation phase is to bring together companies, research organizations, material suppliers, technology providers, and end users to identify key industrial challenges, establish sustainability targets, define research priorities, and build a strong consortium for a future Business Finland Co-Innovation project.

Keywords: bio-based polymers, adhesives, coatings, AI, machine learning, sustainable materials, circular economy.