Project number: J7-50231
Project duration: 1 July 2024 – 30 June 2027
Overall budget: 1200.000,00 €
Co-financing: 100% ARIS
Lead partner: University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty (prof. dr. Miha Humar)
The project aims to link the entire forestry timber product chain from cradle to grave, with a particular focus on its application in construction:
(1) Identify genomic regions associated with wood properties, especially in black pine through genome-wide association and develop a model to predict growth and wood quality of black pine based on genomic data.
(2) Determine the physical, chemical and aesthetic properties as well as the durability of wood of different species and provenances and identify the relationship between stand and tree level properties and relevant wood properties (mechanical properties, durability).
(3) Improvement of the relevant properties (durability, fire behaviour, moisture behaviour, mechanical properties, aesthetics ...) of the target wood species by different modification techniques. Particular attention will be paid to achieving synergistic effects between one or two modification techniques.
(4) Proposing specific designs of next-generation laminated timber panels from target wood species using appropriate modification techniques, and selection of adhesives and joints.
(5) To achieve better raw material utilisation, life cycle performance, emission costs and production efficiency.
The foreseen project activities will seize the opportunities and promote sustainable and reliable construction by introducing new bio-based concepts with high material efficiency, low climate impact and improved functionality. Moreover, the project will facilitate the development of new concepts related to laminated wood products and other new applications, such as improving wood properties through modification techniques.
Project work plan
Schematic representation of the project work package activities.