100 % fossil-free structural boards and building elements
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | RISE Research Institutes of Sweden AB - Biobaserade Material, STOCKHOLM |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 2 062 808 |
| Project duration | June 2020 - December 2022 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | The strategic innovation programme Bioinnovation |
| Call | Materials with bio-based components designed for circularity |
Important results from the project
Fossil-free plywood has been scaled up from lab-scale to pilot-scale manufacturing and fossil-free building elements have been scaled up from lab-scale to industrial-scale manufacturing. A bio-based adhesive has been used and evaluated for the purpose with good results.
Expected long term effects
The project has demonstrated the possibilities of producing 100% fossil-free plywood and building elements. A bio-based glue has been used for the purpose. The possibility of reusing fossil-free building elements has also been evaluated with promising results.
Approach and implementation
A good plan, good communication and motivated partners are key parameters for a successful project. Everyone in the project has worked towards a common objective - a vision of the 100% fossil-free building element - and despite several Corona shutdowns that made it difficult to do joint scale-up experiments, the project group managed with good enthusiasm and some delays to deliver everything proposed in the project plan within budget.