Decarbonization Avenue University research @ CLIMAX

Lignin can make building materials less toxic, replaces petroleum

This research directly impacts housing manufacturing by introducing biobased adhesives made of lignin, a renewable resource, instead of petroleum-based phenol.

When compared to commercial petroleum-based adhesives, the plywood made of lignin-based adhesives exhibited similar shear strength under both wet and dry conditions.

Researchers work has opened up an opportunity for the waste generated through bioethanol processes to create adhesives for engineered wood products.


Industry

  • Chemicals

Sustainability domain

  • Renewable Energy
  • Sustainable agriculture

Type of innovation

  • Core sciences & engineering

Stakeholder type

  • University researcher
  • Corporate researcher

Professions

Relevant for

  • Plastics & polymer science professional
  • Oil & gas engineer
  • Biomass energy professional
  • Production or process engineer
  • Farmer
  • Agricultural scientist
  • Biotech professional

Innovation sector

  • Biotechnology
  • Environmental sciences
  • Crop sciences