Essays about: "bio-resin"

Found 1 essay containing the word bio-resin.

  1. 1. Exploring the sustainability potential of an algae-based wood adhesive : Comparative and explorative environmental life cycle assessment of algae- vs. formaldehyde- based adhesives for particleboard production

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Charlotte Rasche; [2020]
    Keywords : life cycle assessment; particleboard; bio-adhesive; wood-adhesive; bio-resin; algae; macroalgae; seaweed; kelp; formaldehyde; greener production; environmental impacts; biobased; design for the environment;

    Abstract : Adhesives used for wood composites such as particleboard are conventionally of petrochemical nature with formaldehyde as a base substance and represent a pain point in the industry due their toxic emissions. Consequently, adhesives are subject to an agenda to develop more benign, low-impact alternatives. READ MORE