Journal Article

PUBDB-2026-01139

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Solís, C.Extern* ; Kriele, A. ; Oliver-Tomas, B. ; Hitzl, M. ; Ramos, J. C. G. ; Tamarit, J. L. M. ; Aleixandre, A. M. ; Campos, R. M. P. ; Valero, A. ; Renz, M.Extern*

2026
MDPI Basel

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Please use a persistent id in citations: doi:10.3390/recycling11020032

Abstract: Residual lignocellulosic biomass represents a major resource to be incorporated into thecircular economy, with up to 1400 Mt/y in EU27. Due to its complex composition of threebiopolymers (cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin) combined with its seasonal and regionalvariability and high water content, its valorization involves manifold challenging aspects.Herein a three-step procedure is presented to transform this type of biomass into solidcomposite panels: hydrothermal carbonization (HTC), dry thermal treatment and curinga phenolic resin. HTC triggers chemical dehydration of the polysaccharide part of thelignocellulose and breaks up the cell structure of the plants. This facilitates the diffusion ofthe water and its separation by filtration, which is more energy efficient than evaporation.HTC and thermal treatment induce chemical changes that concentrate the carbon contentand make the material suitable for crosslinking with a phenolic resin, achieving a 90%renewable content. The composite panels are competitive with products of the particle andfiberboard sector with respect to tensile strength and screw withdrawal resistance. Hence,the products can be employed for construction or in the furniture industry

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Contributing Institute(s):

1. DOOR-User (DOOR ; HAS-User)
2. Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon (Hereon)

Research Program(s):

1. 6G3 - PETRA III (DESY) (POF4-6G3) (POF4-6G3)

Experiment(s):

1. PETRA Beamline P07 (PETRA III)

Appears in the scientific report 2026

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