Wood components can be used for producing nearly anything currently made of materials such as oil and minerals. These days, there is a lot of awareness of wood chemistry and process chemistry, and many products based on wood components are already available in local shops. The most well-known wood-based bioproducts include viscose used in textiles, cellulose plastics and films, bioplastics, different types of cardboard packaging, and transport fuels.
The amount of bioproducts developed of virgin and recycled raw materials is currently higher than ever before. This is due to the shared intent of societies for reducing the use of non-renewable resources and, as a result, promoting sustainable development.
Many leading companies in the industry operate in the Joensuu region. The University of Eastern Finland carries out research and product development related to the industry in its research and development networks. The Natural Resources Institute Finland is focused on the chemical characterisation of different biomaterials, and the study of extractives and related applications in various units across the country.
The University of Eastern Finland has a department of chemistry that carries out research and product development in the field.
Natural Resources Institute Finland is focused on the chemical characterisation of different biomaterials, and the study of extractives and related applications in various units across the country.
