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Innovative bio-based building materials with thermal energy storage function

Project description

Environmentally friendly building materials with thermal energy storage properties

The buildings and construction industry account for 37 % of global emissions, making it the largest emitter of greenhouse gases. Consequently, there is an urgent need to develop new environmentally friendly materials. In this context, the EU-funded BIOBUILD project will create novel building materials that are entirely bio-based and can replace products with a high environmental footprint. The innovation involves integrating bio-based phase change materials (bioPCMs) into solid wood and wood fibres, which are then bound together using plant oil resins, lignin, or fungal mycelia to form composite materials with significantly enhanced thermal properties. These materials are multifunctional, sustainable, and recyclable at the end of their lifecycle.

Objective

The aim of BIOBUILD project is to develop and demonstrate fully bio-based building materials with thermal storage function that can replace high environmental footprint products. Our solution demonstrates functional incorporation of bio-based phase change materials (bioPCMs) into solid wood and wood fibres bound by plant oil resins, lignin, or fungal mycelia to produce novel bio-composite building materials with significantly improved thermal properties. The novel materials possess a high multifunctional performance, meet requirements for sustainable “green” production, and ensure end-of-life options and recycling. Environmental and social impacts and benefits are fully integrated into the life-cycle perspective.

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(opens in new window) HORIZON-CL6-2023-CIRCBIO-01

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Coordinator

SVERIGES LANTBRUKSUNIVERSITET
Net EU contribution

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€ 1 119 427,00
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ALMAS ALLE 8
750 07 Uppsala
Sweden

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Region
Östra Sverige Östra Mellansverige Uppsala län
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
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€ 1 119 427,00

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