The construction sector produces large amounts of waste and relies heavily on non-renewable materials. Currently, MDF waste is barely recycled and poses problems in the waste wood fraction. It is typically landfilled or incinerated, contributing to environmental harm.
This research explores the recycling of MDF (production) waste into Bioblocks (BB), a sustainable building material bonded with natural adhesives, citric acid (CA) and sorbitol (SO).
While previous studies have examined natural adhesives and wood waste reuse, few have focused on MDF waste combined with fully bio-based binders for construction use. This study follows the work of Lewandowski et al. 2024) and is also connected to the poster of Altgen et al. (2025). It investigates the upscaling of BB production, including property testing, based on these findings.
Authors
Keywords: Bioblock, citric acid, sorbitol, upscaling, ecorefibre
Peer Throben Lewandowski
Smartpanel AS, Norway
Erik Larnøy
NIBIO, Norway
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