Funding: CIP Eco-Innovation First Application and Market Duration: 01/09/2012-31/08/2014 Partners: 7 EU partners
COORDINATOR: Edward Stenhouse The Woodland Centre Whitesmith Lewes, East Sussex BN8 6JB, UK +00441825 872 550
www.in-wood.co.uk
CELLUWOOD project aimed at developing a new range of structural elements for construction made of wood by introducing innovative technologies. The project developed the fit for purposes nanocellulose and lignin-based bioresins and their novel applications in the laminated wood production (glulam products) instead of synthetic resins made from petrochemicals. The ultimate outcomes are new glulam re-engineered construction elements, namely eco-beams and eco-columns, manufactured with more natural based and eco-friendly adhesives in comparison with the conventional laminated beams and columns. These innovative building products and the inclusion of new technologies are expected to provide environmental benefits. A significant impact on the glulam market is expected leading to higher demand for glulam products when carbon neutral building solutions are sought.