We are looking to collaborate with partners developing innovative methods and tools for analysing raw materials value chains. Our expertise includes Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), material flow analysis, Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD), sustainability assessment and circularity assessment. We contribute to developing robust assessment frameworks, analysing environmental, economic and social impacts, and supporting data-driven decision-making for sustainable raw materials value chains.

The Sustainability of Materials Research Group at Maastricht University is part of the Aachen-Maastricht Institute for Biobased Materials. SusCheM develops methods and tools to assess and improve the sustainability of materials and products throughout their life cycle. Our expertise includes Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD), circularity assessment, and life cycle sustainability assessment. We are particularly specialised in supporting the development of emerging technologies and materials through ex ante and prospective sustainability assessments, enabling informed decision-making from low Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) to industrial scale-up and future implementation. We support the transition towards a circular and biobased economy.

More information:
- https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/research/aachen-maastricht-institute-biobased-materials/research/sustainability-chemicals-and
- https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/y-van-der-meer