Project information
Project manager
Reza Hosseinpourpia
Other project members
Sheikh Ali Ahmed
Financier
J. Gust. Richert foundation
Timetable
1 Jan 2023–31 Dec 2024
Subject
Forestry and wood technology (Department of Forestry and Wood Technology, Faculty of Technology)
More about the project
Birch is commercially one of the most important hardwood species in Southern Sweden. It is a light-demanding early successional pioneer species, which grows both in mixed and pure stands.
Birchwood,however, is characterized by its poor dimensional stability and biological durability, especially when it is subjected to the outdoor environment. In addition, the production of birch in sustainably managed forests and following different thinning programs results in wood with various qualities and sizes.
Hence, the Swedish birch is mainly used for pulping and firewood, which is a marginal benefit for the forest owners. The application of birch wood in the building industry requires significant improvement in its intrinsic properties.
The InnoBjörk project is intended to provide solutions for how value-added products can be made from Swedish birch wood using the innovative green technology "wood modification". The new products (façade and flooring) will strengthen the sustainable use of birch wood in buildings.
The project is part of the research in the Forest Products research group and the Linnaeus Knowledge Environments Advanced Materials and Green Sustainable Development.
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