WP1:Identification of the most relevant agroforestry input sources with respect to the European arisings and the biochemical composition Literature and database review concerning the state-of-the-art of agroforestry waste management. Development of a forecasting model for the future arisings of biomass for all NUTS 1 regions in Europe including cost of the residues (Three publications). Analysis results of the selected biomass samples for REHAP (TAPPI, NERL and TGA methods). Predictive Kinetic Models (based on TGA) to determine the fractional weight composition of cellulose-hemicellulose-lignin-tannin in agroforestry biomass (Publication)
WP2:Optimization of the purification processes to obtain lignin, tannins and sugars from softwood bark. Analysis of the fermentability of the 2G sugars. Optimization of the process to obtain bioethanol for the production of lignin rich residues from straw and woody biomass. Development of fractionation/purification of lignins from the PROESA process residue. Study of the hydrolysis of carbohydrates fraction to obtain fermentable sugar stream from the PROESA process residue.
WP3:Preparation of NiPUs based on 2,3-BDO. Modification of tannins and lignins for phenolic resins. Modification of phenols/sugars for the preparation of fire retardants. Preparation of bio-polyesterpolyols from bio raw materials. Modification of commercial lignins by alternative routes to obtain superplasticizers. Production of fermentable sugars from alternative source (Cardboard waste). Optimization of the fermentability of 2nd Generation sugars to obtain building blocks from different biomass residues (poplar, spruce bark, cardboard waste). Revalorization of sludges and cells for energy and biogas production.
WP4:Optimization of biophenolic resin for wooden panels with very good results in MDF and PLYWOOD, bio-polyesterpolyols for PIR foams, PU adhesives with better performance than fossil alternatives and 100% biobased FRs (at lab scale). Developed plasticizers did not reach superplasticizing level.
WP5:Design, construction and validation of multilayer systems based on WP4 products (MDF/PLYWOOD, PIR foam and PUR adhesive). Testing of the mechanical, fire, thermal and biological resistance of the composites. Design and construction of the DEMO building in FORESA’s facilities in Galicia, SPAIN.
WP6:Final LCA, S-LCA and LCCA analysis for REHAP products. Integration plan and resource efficiency analysis.
WP7:Website, three videos, posters, press releases, newsletters, etc. Participation in several conferences and meetings. Organization of two WORKSHOPs and two webinars. Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) for the selected processes of the project. 5 open access publications (+1 in press) and 1 patent application (+1 in preparation).
