PlasmaWood Project
Revolutionizing Wood Durability with Plasma Technology
KMU Innovative Research: The "PlasmaWood" Project
Sponsored by the German Federal Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF).
Focus: "Wood protection treatment by low-pressure plasma – expanding the potential of wood as a renewable, CO2-neutral building material."
Why Wood? Addressing the Sustaiility Gap
While wood has been used for millennia, its potential in modern commercial construction is often underutilized:
- Low Market Share: Despite sustaiility trends, wood facades remain a niche, with 87% of new buildings still opting for plaster.
- High Carbon Footprint: Traditional fiber cement and plaster require massive mineral/chemical resources and high energy consumption.
- Climate Goals: Since construction accounts for 10% of all CO2 emissions, wood offers a superior ecological footprint as a permanent CO2-storing material.
The Challenge: Weather Resistance & Costs
The primary barrier to wood facades is weathering. Natural concerns regarding maintenance costs and environmental degradation limit the acceptance of wood in architectural design.
Our Innovation: Using low-pressure plasma technology, we are developing weather-resistant multi-layer panels specifically designed for facade elements.
Project Goals
By applying plasma treatment at the molecular level, the PlasmaWood project aims to:
- Increase the longevity of exterior wood surfaces.
- Reduce the need for harmful chemical preservatives.
- Ele a functional, sustaile design that integrates buildings seamlessly into the natural landscape.
Our goal is to create a sustaile, environmentally friendly impact on the construction industry, making wood the first choice for modern, eco-conscious architecture.