International cooperation research on the development of wood-based materials using agricultural wastes

Project Gist

Development of environmentally friendly wood-based materials

Keywords

Agricultural wastes, wood-based materials, bio-based adhesives, International cooperation

Background and Purpose

The demand for wood-based materials is expected to continue to increase in the future. Considering the decrease in global forest area, investigation of alternative feedstock used for wood-based materials is required. In addition, since synthetic adhesives used for wood-based materials are derived from fossil resources, conversion to bio-based adhesives is desired. Though agricultural wastes are one of the promising bio-resources, the effective utilization has not been performed. In this research, development of novel wood-based materials using agricultural wastes and bio-based adhesives was investigated by international collaboration with universities and a local government in Indonesia and China. Expand and strengthen of international network through the collaboration research, symposium, work shop, and lecture were also aimed.

Project Achievements

Manufacturing condition and basic physical properties of composite board made from salacca frond and citric acid-based adhesive were clarified. Novel bio-based adhesive composed of sucrose and ammonium phosphate was proposed. Based on those results, international papers were published. In addition, support for international forum, exchanges with industries, local government and universities were promoted. New international collaboration research was started resulting from expanding international research network. Development of young researchers was also carried out by giving the opportunity of the research presentation in international symposium, and through lecture and seminar. In addition, new competitive fund was able to be obtained owing to this project.

Future Prospects

I would like to continue to carry out collaboration researches with Indonesian and Chinese researchers, and also strengthen further international network with other Asian countries. The knowledge and network obtained from SPIRITS would be used for SATREPS and JASTIP projects currently participating. As a new project was adopted, further development of the research is expected.

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Joint Research/Academic Institutions Abroad

Gadjah Mada University, Nanjing Forestry University, Jambi University

Principal Investigator