Imagine taking waste wood and 'unzipping' it using heat to get the raw ingredients needed for glue and plastic. Instead of using harsh chemicals like formaldehyde, this process creates natural resins and foams. These are then used to make super-strong wood panels and outdoor timber that don't rot.
The construction and chemical industries rely on toxic substances like formaldehyde and creosote and carbon-heavy materials like steel and concrete. There is a critical need for non-toxic, bio-based alternatives that maintain structural durability.
A thermochemical fractionation process to create bio-oil fractions and a pilot plant for producing modified wood.
If you are a structural engineering firm dealing with high carbon footprints from steel and concrete — this project developed Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) that replaces these heavy materials as structural components. This allows for sustainable building with a GHG emission avoidance of up to 90%.
If you are an MDF manufacturer dealing with strict regulations on toxic formaldehyde emissions — this project developed non-toxic, bio-based resins. This replaces hazardous chemicals with sustainable alternatives for interior usage.
If you are a chemical producer dealing with the need for green solvents or coolants — this project developed furan base-chemicals and polyols from biomass. These can be used in the bulk and fine chemical industry as sustainable alternatives to petroleum products.
Based on available project data, specific pricing is not provided, but the project assesses economic performance to ensure the production is sustainable.
The project aims to reach TRL-6 by the end of the term, meaning it is moving toward industrial demonstration via a pilot plant for modified wood.
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not mentioned, but the consortium includes 9 industrial partners who are developing the manufacturing lines.
The project runs from 2022-04-01 to 2026-03-31, with the goal of reaching TRL-6 by the end of this period.
The project focuses on four specific manufacturing lines (ML) for engineered wood, furan chemicals, polyurethanes, and modified wood, designed to replace toxic inputs in existing processes.
The consortium is heavily weighted toward commercial application, with a 75% industry ratio consisting of 9 industrial partners, including 7 SMEs. This high level of private sector involvement, led by BTG Biomass Technology Group BV, suggests a strong focus on market viability and industrial scaling rather than purely academic research.
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