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Increased valorisation of domestic timber by a novel wood modification system - ValorWood

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Short description

In this project will be developed a novel wood modification consisting of sorbitol and citric acid to improve properties such as dimensional stability and durability of fast-growing wood species native to Norway. In addition, the potential of a sorbitol-citric acid solution for bonding is being investigated. Of particular interest are the self-laminating properties of impregnated veneers for the production of various wood-based materials.


The main objective is to further develop a novel wood modification system from laboratory to pilot scale and to open up new application areas for Norwegian wood species. Furthermore, the modification processes will be optimized, the material properties evaluated and the environmental impact and economic feasibility analyzed.

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Research project partners

NIBIO

Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO)


NMBU

Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)


NIWT

The Norwegian Institute of Wood Technology (NIWT)



ARD Innovation

ARD Innovation (ARD)


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impregneringen

Larvik Impregneringskompani AS (LI)


UniCopenhagen

University of Copenhagen (UC)



Funding

Funded by: The Research Council of Norway

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Project duration: 21.01.2020 – 31.12.2022 bzw. 01.12.2020 – 31.12.2021 for the project contents to be worked on by the HNEE

The Research Council of Norway​​​​​​​


Head of project and contact person

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alexander Pfriem (Alexander.Pfriem@hnee.de)

Leo Felix Munier, M.Sc. (LeoFelix.Munier@hnee.de)