Life after Deck?
KEY POINTS- A Bio4Energy-funded project (2025-2026) which investigates the cascading potential of thermally modified wood waste
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The aim is to generate new knowledge about end-of-life TMW and the by-products from its production and how these can be used in downstream conversion processes
The European Union promotes the cascaded use of wood in new products to support a carbon sink functionality and the non-energy valorisation of biomass. Thermally modified wood (TMW) building products (e.g. deck and cladding boards etc.) are increasingly utilised in modern buildings. TMW is manufactured under mild pyrolytic conditions and is chemical-free, which simplifies its reuse potential. The volumes of TMW in Sweden and Europe are growing rapidly yet this resource is unmapped and unmanaged. The aim of this project is to generate knowledge about end-of-life TMW and the by-products from its production.