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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThe innovative procedure involves creating a 95% pure SiC ceramic using a preform that consists of 50-60% wood. The researchers claim that this resulting material provides equivalent mechanical performance and temperature resistance as standard SiC ceramics. According to Christoph Unterweger, the team leader for fibers, carbon, and ceramics at Wood K Plus, the key advantage of this new process lies in its improved sustainability. The material exhibits comparable properties to traditional SiC but possesses a high bio-based content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unterweger elaborated that the only aspect currently lacking sustainability is the novolac phenolic resin utilized. However, the team is endeavoring to replace this resin with lignin, a more sustainable alternative. Furthermore, by incorporating bio-based thermoplastic additives and recycled silicon, they aim to achieve a material crafted entirely from 100% bio-based, recycled, and sustainable elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This breakthrough arrives at a time when environmental consciousness is growing in the ceramic industry, propelling companies to seek eco-friendly alternatives. Unterweger emphasized the significant shift in attitude, stating that sustainability was not even a consideration in the ceramic world just five years ago. Today, however, companies are approaching Wood K Plus to discover ways to enhance sustainability, making the institute a pioneer in this field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The researchers at Wood K Plus are diligently working to refine their process, focusing on aspects such as lifecycle assessment, social LCA, and lifecycle costing. Their ultimate objective is to pioneer a more sustainable future not only for the ceramic industry but also for other sectors that rely on high-performance, high-temperature materials. With their insights and solutions, they hope to pave the way towards a greener and more environmentally conscious future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FAQ:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Q: What is the research achievement by scientists at Wood K Plus?<\/strong> Q: What are the potential applications of this breakthrough?<\/strong> Q: How is the SiC ceramic created using this new process?<\/strong> Q: How does this material compare to traditional SiC ceramics?<\/strong> Q: What is the key advantage of the new process?<\/strong> Q: Is there any aspect of the process that is not yet sustainable?<\/strong> Q: What other sustainable elements are they incorporating into the material?<\/strong> Q: Why is this breakthrough significant?<\/strong> Q: How has the attitude towards sustainability changed in the ceramic industry in recent years?<\/strong> Q: What is Wood K Plus aiming to achieve with their research?<\/strong> Definitions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wood polymer composites (WPC): Materials made by combining wood fibers or particles with polymers, resulting in a composite material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Silicon carbide (SiC) ceramics: Ceramics made from silicon carbide, which is a compound of silicon and carbon known for its excellent mechanical properties and high temperature resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lignin: A complex organic polymer found in the cell walls of plants. It can be used as a sustainable alternative to synthetic resins in various applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Novolac phenolic resin: A type of thermosetting resin commonly used in the production of composites, coatings, and adhesives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In a groundbreaking achievement, scientists at Wood K Plus, a renowned Austrian research institute, have accomplished the transformation of wood polymer composites (WPC) into high-quality silicon carbide (SiC) ceramics. This revolutionary process offers improved sustainability for the production of high-performance components in power turbines and jet engines. The breakthrough is a part of the BioC4HiTech […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":59,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","nova_meta_subtitle":"The breakthrough is a part of the BioC4HiTech project, funded through the Austrian Production of the Future program, and is seen as a major advancement in the field of biomaterials","footnotes":""},"categories":[5572],"tags":[5838,23132,11828,5528,12238],"supplier":[1162],"class_list":["post-135513","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bio-based","tag-bioeconomy","tag-ceramics","tag-lignin","tag-sustainability","tag-wpc","supplier-kompetenzzentrum-fuer-holzverbundwerkstoffe-und-holzchemie-wood-k-plus"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/135513","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/59"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=135513"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/135513\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=135513"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=135513"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=135513"},{"taxonomy":"supplier","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/supplier?post=135513"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
A: The scientists at Wood K Plus have successfully transformed wood polymer composites (WPC) into high-quality silicon carbide (SiC) ceramics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A: This revolutionary process offers improved sustainability for the production of high-performance components in power turbines and jet engines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A: The process involves creating a 95% pure SiC ceramic using a preform that consists of 50-60% wood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A: The resulting material provides equivalent mechanical performance and temperature resistance as standard SiC ceramics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A: The key advantage lies in its improved sustainability, as the material has a high bio-based content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A: The current resin used, novolac phenolic resin, is not sustainable. However, the team is working to replace it with lignin, a more sustainable alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A: They aim to incorporate bio-based thermoplastic additives and recycled silicon to achieve a material made entirely from 100% bio-based, recycled, and sustainable elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A: This breakthrough is significant because it aligns with the growing environmental consciousness in the ceramic industry and offers eco-friendly alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A: According to the team leader at Wood K Plus, sustainability was not even a consideration in the ceramic world five years ago, but now companies are actively seeking ways to enhance sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A: Wood K Plus aims to pioneer a more sustainable future not only for the ceramic industry but also for other sectors that rely on high-performance, high-temperature materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n