Project description
Sustainable production of phenolic resins based on lignin
Phenol-formaldehyde resins are versatile synthetic polymers, with a wide range of industrial applications ranging from vehicle component production to furniture manufacture. However, the raw materials for manufacturing these resins are fossil-based. The EU-funded VIOBOND project will create the first commercially viable resin plant, producing phenolic resins that will partially substitute the fossil-based phenol and formaldehyde with lignin-derived raw materials. This flagship plant will produce around 45 000 tonnes of resin per year that could be used for plywood furniture and coating, sandpaper adhesives and glass wool thermal insulation binders. The project will demonstrate the efficacy of the resin production process and a business model for valorising and transforming lignin in Europe.
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Programme(s)
- H2020-EU.3.2. - SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine, maritime and inland water research, and the bioeconomy Main Programme
- H2020-EU.2.1.4. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies – Biotechnology
- H2020-EU.3.2.6. - Bio-based Industries Joint Technology Initiative (BBI-JTI)
Funding Scheme
IA - Innovation action
Coordinator
1004 Riga
Latvia
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Participants (10)
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38210 Sastamala
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13522 Tallinn
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00520 Helsinki
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90660 Oulu
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04668 Grimma
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Legal entity other than a subcontractor which is affiliated or legally linked to a participant. The entity carries out work under the conditions laid down in the Grant Agreement, supplies goods or provides services for the action, but did not sign the Grant Agreement. A third party abides by the rules applicable to its related participant under the Grant Agreement with regard to eligibility of costs and control of expenditure.
1050 Wien
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08500 Vic Barcelona
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1006 Riga
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00380 Helsinki
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66850 Jepua
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