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Title:

Seven generations for wood: Wood fibre insulation

Agreement Number:

1016135

Agreement Value:

$220,610.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 21, 2024 - Apr 30, 2028

Description:

The construction and demolition sector in Canada produces about 4 million tonnes of waste per year. Of this, an estimated 30-60% is wood waste which is largely discarded in landfills. Wood fibre insulation is currently not produced in Canada, and is typically made with new lumber or from pulp and sawmill waste and petrochemical-based adhesives and additives. The project will develop a method for making wood fibre insulation from salvaged wood waste from the construction and demolition sector. The project includes developing methods for making wood fibre from waste wood products, researching bio-based adhesives and treatments for wood fibre insulation board production, and testing the performance of the novel wood fibre products. Upcycling waste wood into new construction products will cycle wood back into the built environment, extend wood lifespan, add value and longevity to a valuable material, and reduce GHG emissions and new resources required for new construction projects.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.

Location:

Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V6T 1Z2

Reference Number:

172-2023-2024-Q4-1016135

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

108161779

Recipient Type:

Academia

Recipient's Legal Name:

The University of British Columbia

Federal Riding Name:

Vancouver Quadra

Federal Riding Number:

59039

Program:

Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives

Program Purpose:

Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.

NAICS Code:

541710 - R&D in the physical, engineering and life sciences