SSbD4CheM
Edelweiss Connect is leading a comprehensive initiative aimed at advancing Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) practices. This project focuses on three core objectives:
1. Developing a Safe and Sustainable Design (SSbD) Framework: We aim to create a robust framework that integrates new science-based approaches to identify and mitigate potential hazards and risks. This will support the design of safer and more sustainable products and processes.
2. Creating and Refining a SSbD4CheM Task Library and Workflow: We will develop a detailed task library and workflow system tailored to the needs of the chemical industry, ensuring that best practices are systematically applied across various sectors.
3. Building Knowledge Resources for Case Studies: By developing, testing, and deploying comprehensive knowledge resources, we will support the application of SSbD principles in real-world scenarios, demonstrated through case studies.
The SSbD4CheM project unites stakeholders from industry, government, academia, and civil society to promote best practices in product and process design. It aligns with the EU's strategic goals for digital and emerging technologies by creating a holistic framework that supports safer and more sustainable innovation.
Our primary role involves developing and implementing a data management ecosystem that ensures data is structured, harmonized, and semantically annotated according to FAIR data principles. We are committed to Open Science practices, balancing transparency with the need to protect commercially sensitive data. This ecosystem will underpin the data infrastructure required for SSbD workflows, including a knowledgebase that integrates processed data, metadata, and background resources, all FAIRified through unique identifiers.
We will also refine and apply advanced algorithms and protocols to enhance the effectiveness of SSbD workflows. These tools will support tasks such as knowledge mining, sustainability scoring, economic analysis, and environmental assessment, ensuring that decisions are data-driven and transparent.
Finally, we will design and develop a comprehensive workflow framework and software for SSbD4CheM. This system will include a task library, a workflow design editor, an execution system, and a reporting module, all demonstrated through practical case studies.
This initiative represents a significant step forward in the safe and sustainable design of chemicals, fostering innovation while ensuring the highest standards of safety and sustainability.
To learn more about this project, visit the website: https://www.ssbd4chem.eu/