NewWave will contribute to building a circular economy by introducing sustainable raw materials in different manufacturing lines, replacing toxic chemicals and lowering the environmental footprint of the products. The raw materials are obtained from thermochemical fractionation of biomass. This process converts biomass residues by fast pyrolysis into Fast Pyrolysis Bio-Oil (FPBO). Subsequently, the FPBO is fractionated -based on chemical functionality- yielding a reactive lignin fraction and a sugar-rich fraction, both being excellent starting materials to produce sustainable, bio-based chemicals & materials. The selected product lines fully exploit the unique chemical functionalities already present in biomass residues and organic waste streams. Moreover, the lines are interlinked, and output from one line will further improve the sustainability of the other. Waste water treatment and water re-use is integral part of the concept.
NewWave aims at wood-based products for the construction industry, including Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) to replace steel and concrete as structural components and modified wood to replace tropical hardwood or chemically treated wood for outdoor use. Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) and plywood will be produced for interior usage. Toxic chemicals like formaldehyde and creosote will be replaced by non-toxic, bio-based alternatives. A small building will be constructed with these materials to demonstrate the products and test durability. The bio-based chemicals can also be used as green solvents, antifreeze & coolant and in the bulk & fine chemical industry.
The European market potential is enormous (Billion ?/y range). The GHG emission avoidance ranges from 30% to over 90% depending on replacement ratio and end application. The individual manufacturing lines as well as the integrated value chain will be assessed in detail on technical, economic, social and environmental performance to ensure the production is truly sustainable.
| Web resources: |
https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101058369
- CORDIS page
https://www.newwave-horizon.eu/ - Project website https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlRhZRlTYlU&t=4s - Project video |
| Start date: | 01-04-2022 |
| End date: | 31-03-2026 |
| Total budget - Public funding: | 5 057 580,00 Euro - 5 057 580,00 Euro |
Original description
NewWave will contribute to building a circular economy by introducing sustainable raw materials in different manufacturing lines, replacing toxic chemicals and lowering the environmental footprint of the products. The raw materials are obtained from thermochemical fractionation of biomass. This process converts biomass residues by fast pyrolysis into Fast Pyrolysis Bio-Oil (FPBO). Subsequently, the FPBO is fractionated -based on chemical functionality- yielding a reactive lignin fraction and a sugar-rich fraction, both being excellent starting materials to produce sustainable, bio-based chemicals & materials. The selected product lines fully exploit the unique chemical functionalities already present in biomass residues and organic waste streams. Moreover, the lines are interlinked, and output from one line will further improve the sustainability of the other. Waste water treatment and water re-use is integral part of the concept.NewWave aims at wood-based products for the construction industry, including Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) to replace steel and concrete as structural components and modified wood to replace tropical hardwood or chemically treated wood for outdoor use. Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) and plywood will be produced for interior usage. Toxic chemicals like formaldehyde and creosote will be replaced by non-toxic, bio-based alternatives. A small building will be constructed with these materials to demonstrate the products and test durability. The bio-based chemicals can also be used as green solvents, antifreeze & coolant and in the bulk & fine chemical industry. The European market potential is enormous (Billion ?/y range). The GHG emission avoidance ranges from 30% to over 90% depending on replacement ratio and end application. The individual manufacturing lines as well as the integrated value chain will be assessed in detail on technical, economic, social and environmental performance to ensure the production is truly sustainable.
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HORIZON-CL4-2021-TWIN-TRANSITION-01-05Update Date
27-10-2022
27/08/24 - 12:00
Engineered Wood Products: What’s the Way Forward? – NewWave Webinar #2
The term “engineered wood” refers to a wide range of wood products that are essentially made by wood derivatives (fibers, particles, strands, etc.) put together with adhesives or other fixation techniques. It has wide applications in the construction and furniture industries.
In NewWave, the partner FORESA Tech will use the lignin extracted from the Fast Pyrolysis Oil (FPBO) as a replacement for fossil phenol in a variety of existing resin formulations. In this webinar, taking place on the 4th of September (11:00 AM – CET) Luis Alberto Otero Vazquez (FORESA Tech) will present the following items:
- Overview of the engineered wood sector and current modes of production (and sustainability issues)
- What is the NewWave concept in this sector
- Achievements so far and future steps of the NewWave value chains
27/08/24 - 11:57
Two years of achievement in advancing Sustainable materials
More than 2 years have passed since the start of the NewWave project and several concrete results have already emerged from the Manufacturing lines as well as the complementary activities.
In this Newsletter we summarize the main results of the first two years of activities. The updates mainly refer to the materials developed in the Manufacturing Lines, the waste water treatment and the activities of the BIO-MATTERS cluster
HERE you can download the document.
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