Activities
The core of NewWave is made up by the four Manufacturing Lines (ML). By using the outputs of the Thermo-Chemical-Fractionation (TCF) the will enable the production of:
- Engineered wood panels
- Furan-based chemicals
- Polyols/Polyurethanes
- Modified/Engineered Wood
ML1
The sugars obtained from the TCF will be processed to produce polyols. This will then undergo further purification and physical treatment to obtain polyurethanes.
ML2
The sugars obtained from the TCF will face a process of dehydration & separation to ultimately refine furan-based chemicals.
ML3
The lignin obtained from the TCF will be used to produce a resin that coupled with durable wood chips will enable the realization of engineered wood panels.
ML4
Formulations of the fast pyrolisis bio-oil will be used as a wood modification agent, improving the characteristics of the wood treated.
SCOPE
NewWave aims to replace current construction materials with more sustainable, bio-based products. In particular, replacing steel and concrete with cross-laminated timber or replacing chemically treated wood for outdoor use with modified/engineered wood. This allows the phase out of toxic chemicals like formaldehyde and creosote.
