Center of Wood Technology

Center of Wood Technology carries out R&D works and projects in the field of wood industry, and comprehensively deals with the issues of wood processing, its application and the creation of new composites based on the material.

The Center operates through:

Research Group of Environmental Protection and Wood Preservation
- Division of Air Quality Investigation
Research Group of Composite Technologies
- Division of Surface Modification and Testing
Research Group of Bioenergy and Wood Chemical Conversion
Research Group of Strategic Analyses for the Wood Industry
Research Group of Wood and Construction Material Investigation
- Division of Phytosanitary Requirements
Department of Prototypes and Product Development
Department of Wood Industry Product Certification
Testing Laboratory of Wood, Wood-Based Materials, Packaging, Furniture and Constructions.

Within the Center:

an accredited Testing Laboratory of Wood, Wood-Based Materials, Packaging, Furniture and Constructions (AB 088 accreditation certificate),
an accredited product certification unit (AC 098 accreditation certificate)

conduct their activities.

Profile of activity:

LCA and carbon footprint analyzes for products and processes
testing on increasing the resistance of wood-based panels to fire and microorganisms
testing the flammability and ignitability of materials using various methods
mycological tests determining the contamination of materials with fungi and molds
assessment of the suitability of wood waste for recycling
indications of waste disposal methods
indication of methods of preparing wood waste for recycling or processing
attempts to balance the wood waste from production processes
assessment of the possibility of using primary and secondary raw materials for the production of composite materials and materials modifying the physical and functional properties of varnish coatings
development of new material solutions including lignocellulosic composites as a substitute for currently used plastic-based products, modifications of enriching agents, due to which composite surfaces would be more resistant to water, fire and mechanical factors
testing the physical-mechanical and strength properties of composite materials
aging tests of car body elements (coatings on metal) and interior fittings (coatings on composite wood material)
usable resistance tests of surfaces of non-structural elements (armchairs, floors, paneling elements, etc.)
tests of hygienic properties in terms of the content and emission of formaldehyde from materials used in the production of elements
tests in the field of economic, organizational and technological aspects of development strategies for the forest-based sector.