Graphene in sustainable glues for renewable materials

Important results from the project

The project delivered three demonstrators where graphene improved performance and/or optimized process parameters resulting in higher productivity and lower energy and material consumption. The project increased the knowledge of the effect of graphene in both traditional and renewable bio-based adhesives. Scientific studies of different material combinations were conducted and will be published shortly. All project objectives were met and the project resulted in several follow-up projects.

Expected long term effects

We have been able to show that graphene improves product properties and process parameters to a significant extent, which makes the transition to bio-based adhesives viable and profitable. The addition of graphene increases the performance of the adhesives so that they can compete with e.g. formaldehyde-based glue and contribute to more sustainable products. The results will lead to increased research, implementation of graphene adhesives in production and development of new bio-based adhesives.

Approach and implementation

The project consisted of 5 WPs: WP1 Project management&knowledge exchange, WP2 Wood panels, WP3 Packaging boxes, WP4 Straws, WP5 Commercialization and evaluation. The project was coordinated by 2D fab and meetings were held with the whole project team and more specific meetings within the subprojects. The development of adhesives and graphene for the demonstrators was done in parallel with application and material tests. Improved demonstrators were manufactured at the end of the project.