Insulation foam from eucalyptus waste
Bio-based insulation foam made from eucalyptus-tree waste for building applications.
The FRACTION project developed a bio-based insulation foam from lignocellulosic material derived from eucalyptus-tree waste. The foam is one of the end-use applications enabled by the project's fractionation of lignin, hemicellulose and cellulose streams.
The insulation is designed to provide performance comparable to conventional fossil-based alternatives while reducing the carbon footprint of the material. It also creates a construction application for non-edible woody biomass.
