Cerame-Unie supports Project REFFRACTEUR

Cerame-Unie is partnering with REFFRACTEUR (Digital REFractory FRAmework for a Carbon‑neutral and Resilient indusTry in EURope) Project, a European MSCA Doctoral Network led by IRCER (Institute for Research on Ceramics).

Building on the results of the European ATHOR (2017-2022) and CESAREF (2022-2026) projects, the REFFRACTEUR project aims to train a new generation of researchers and drive innovation in the field of refractory materials.

REFFRACTEUR aims to transform Europe’s high‑temperature industries by developing the next generation of sustainable, circular, and digitally enabled refractory materials. The project addresses the urgent challenges of decarbonisation, circularity, and digital transformation in EU’s high‑temperature industries and brings together the entire value chain (from raw materials to end‑of‑life recycling) to deliver solutions that reduce environmental impact, strengthen industrial resilience, and enhance European technological sovereignty.

Through the training of 15 doctoral candidates, REFFRACTEUR also builds a new generation of experts capable of designing advanced materials, deploying digital tools, and driving innovation across steel, cement, glass, and other energy‑intensive sectors.

 Cerame-Unie is following the progress of the Project, contributing to communication, outreach, and the promotion of corresponding training opportunities.

For more information, please consult the Project REFFRACTEUR website.