Cellulose Nanofibril and Soy Protein Reinforcement in Phenol Formaldehyde (PF) Wood Adhesive

摘要

1. PF resin industry: ～ $2.3 billion in North America & $10 billion worldwide (2013). Forest products industry consumes 70% of this 2. For oil at $70-120/barrel, phenol (major component of PF) is priced at $0.67-$0.82/lb (2013) 3. Soy meal commodity costs ～180/lb. Cost:adhesive performance must be compelling. Lower workplace formaldehyde emissions is an added benefit.