For the startup of this activity a relatively large selection of lignin applications has been defined. Restriction to less topics at a later stage can be expected.
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The topics presently under examination are:
thermosets with high lignin content of 70-80% in phenolic resins (resoles and novolacs), in epoxies and polyurethanes, increase of reactivity for thermosets by chemical activation (chemical or enzymatic demethylolation, grafting of functional groups, catalysts) or reduction of molecular weight (ultrafiltration or depolymerisation), UV blockers in plastic films or in cosmetics, emulsifiers in cosmetics or industrial applications, applications in asphalt and bitumen, barriers in packaging, concrete plasticisers and superplasticisers, dispersants of dyes and other surfactants, heavy metal binding in soils, slow release coatings for fertilisers and pesticides, antioxidants in health applications (nutraceuticals), activated carbons, carbon black as filler, carbon fibres, biochar, composites in WPCs and reinforced foams.
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In all these domains, members of ILI have activities. If you can submit information on these topics or are interested in receiving the summaries of the collected information or getting involved in the resulting project acticities, contact us here |
