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Funding:
The project (duration: 36 months) is co-funded by CIP Eco-innovation First Application and Market Replication Projects Programs (European Comission), IVACE (Instituto Valenciano de Competitividad Empresarial) and European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
Results obtained
Utilization of small diameter and underutilized European grown timber
Utilization of small diameter and underutilized European grown timber has been investigated in detail. Processes and performance in use of small diameter wood on European, national and regional levels from a practical and technical point of view have been described. The tree types under discussion for the project are sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa), Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), European larch (Larix decidua Mill), spruce, Norway spruce (Picea abies), and Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis). Additionally, preliminary processing for timber boarding is defined.
Results obtained
Bio-resin and timber reinforcements
Different adhesion systems based on raw materials from natural resources have been studied for their suitability to be used in CELLUWOOD products. They include: Systems of condensed tannin extracted from Quebracho Colorado (Schinopsis Lorentzii) trees. Systems of condensed tannin from pine trees. Kraft Lignin from hardwood and softwood. CNSL (Cashew nut shell liquid). These natural raw materials were tested for their ability to perform cold or hot curing processes. The various adhesion systems were firstly evaluated with the lap shear testing in accordance with relevant EN or ISO standards and then applied to the timber boarding materials used in this project. A resin based on lignin has been mainly chosen for its use in the project.
Results obtained
Bio-resin and timber reinforcements
Two kinds of nanocellulose reinforced wood adhesives have been fabricated: nanocellulose reinforced epoxy and nanocellulose reinforced casein. It has been found that both adhesives can be used in the room temperature under a low pressure and display high performance. By using the nanocellulose reinforced epoxy, the shear strength could be increased by more than 40% when the addition of nanocellulose was 5%. It has been found that the addition of nanocellulose can improve the bonding performance. However the low water resistance and the shear strain of the natural polymers adhesive is still under investigation. The resins are applied to the defect repairing and lumber lamination.
Results obtained
Bio-resin and timber reinforcements
Nanocellulose gel fabricated by Brunel University Reinforcement of wood through the application of lignin bio-resin in defects such as knots
Results obtained
Development of new Eco-beams and columns
The development of new beams and columns is based on modelling results. The repaired and scarf jointed lumber is used to develop a number of novel, low carbon, sustainable, viable, low cost beam and column products with good environmental profiles. The overall objective is delivered through a number of sub-objectives:
1) Design and assembly of lumber layers in accordance with the
modelling results and the grading of the repaired lumbers. 2) Development of new processes and technologies for manufacturing beam and columns by using the new lumber materials developed. 3) Interim assessment of the novel composites developed. 4) Optimization of the processes to ensure the development of strong CELLUWOOD materials with efficient uses of raw materials and other resources.
Results obtained
Development of new Eco-beams and columns
Results obtained
Development of new Eco-beams and columns
Laminated beam with the last modification of the bioresin. There is no delamination at high pressures
Results obtained
Development of new Eco-beams and columns
Laminated beam with the last modification of the bioresin. In spite the fracture point is reached at high pressures, there is no delamination between layers
Results obtained
Impact Assessment and Life Cycle Analysis (LCA)
Eco-efficiency describes how environmental friendly and economical a product or process is. This efficiency aims to achieve a balance between environmental and economic factors. The analysis of the environmental term includes a life cycle assessment of the new materials developed in the project, versus the traditional glulam manufacturing process. This LCA is being developed currently.