Researchers Develop Fireproof Building Material from Sawdust Using Struvite Mineral
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Amy Peacock
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Summary
Researchers at ETH Zurich and Empa have developed a novel process that converts sawdust into a fireproof, recyclable building material using the mineral struvite. The composite material offers a lightweight alternative to cement-bonded particleboards and could be used for internal walls, providing both fire resistance and sustainability benefits from wood waste utilization.
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According to the research, which was led by Ronny Kürsteiner, the material could be used for internal walls and offer a lightweight alternative to cement-bonded particleboards.
Experts at ETH Zurich and Empa have developed a process that uses struvite to convert sawdust into a non-combustible composite material.
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