VOC Emission from Lightweight Wood Fiber Insulation Board
The aim of the presented research work was to determine and analyze emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from experimental lightweight wood fiber insulation board produced in dry technology. Until now, there have been no rigid insulation materials made of wood fibers produced in such low d...
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| author | Dorota Fuczek Magdalena Czajka Jarosław Szuta Krystian Szutkowski Patrycja Kwaśniewska-Sip |
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| description | The aim of the presented research work was to determine and analyze emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from experimental lightweight wood fiber insulation board produced in dry technology. Until now, there have been no rigid insulation materials made of wood fibers produced in such low density and made in dry technology. Among the typical parameters such as thermal conductivity and the mechanical performance of the lightweight board, attention was also paid to their influence on indoor air quality. Therefore, an attempt was made to determine the kind of substances emitting from wood fiber insulation boards produced at defined production parameters as well as the dynamics of emission reduction over time. Additionally, the influence of fire retardants used for protection against lightweight wood fiberboard fires on the emission of VOCs was analyzed. Tests on VOC emissions were carried out using the chamber method according to the applicable ISO 16000 standards. The main components emitting from lightweight insulation fiberboards were acetic acid and aldehydes such as pentanal, hexanal, heptanal, octanal, nonanal, decanal, furfural, and benzaldehyde. The percentage of acetic acid in total volatile organic compounds (TVOCs) was within the limits of 17% to 65%. From the aldehydes group, the most concerning substance was furfural due to a very strict limit value. In the presented research, depending on the variant, the emission of furfural was from 0 up to 10 µg/m<sup>3</sup> after 28 days of measurement. Other substances such as terpenes or aromatic hydrocarbons were at a very low level. The reduction in VOCs over a period of 28 days was significant in most cases from 22% up to 61%. The tests carried out also showed a substantial impact of fire retardant, used in the production of lightweight insulation fiberboard, on the emission of VOCs from fiberboards, and thus on their quality. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4a3a9101e719445898f3f4cfa236f23d2023-11-18T19:22:16ZengMDPI AGForests1999-49072023-06-01147130010.3390/f14071300VOC Emission from Lightweight Wood Fiber Insulation BoardDorota Fuczek0Magdalena Czajka1Jarosław Szuta2Krystian Szutkowski3Patrycja Kwaśniewska-Sip4Steico Sp.z.o.o., 64-700 Czarnkow, PolandŁukasiewicz Research Network, Poznan Institute of Technology, 60-965 Poznan, PolandSteico Sp.z.o.o., 64-700 Czarnkow, PolandSteico Sp.z.o.o., 64-700 Czarnkow, PolandŁukasiewicz Research Network, Poznan Institute of Technology, 60-965 Poznan, PolandThe aim of the presented research work was to determine and analyze emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from experimental lightweight wood fiber insulation board produced in dry technology. Until now, there have been no rigid insulation materials made of wood fibers produced in such low density and made in dry technology. Among the typical parameters such as thermal conductivity and the mechanical performance of the lightweight board, attention was also paid to their influence on indoor air quality. Therefore, an attempt was made to determine the kind of substances emitting from wood fiber insulation boards produced at defined production parameters as well as the dynamics of emission reduction over time. Additionally, the influence of fire retardants used for protection against lightweight wood fiberboard fires on the emission of VOCs was analyzed. Tests on VOC emissions were carried out using the chamber method according to the applicable ISO 16000 standards. The main components emitting from lightweight insulation fiberboards were acetic acid and aldehydes such as pentanal, hexanal, heptanal, octanal, nonanal, decanal, furfural, and benzaldehyde. The percentage of acetic acid in total volatile organic compounds (TVOCs) was within the limits of 17% to 65%. From the aldehydes group, the most concerning substance was furfural due to a very strict limit value. In the presented research, depending on the variant, the emission of furfural was from 0 up to 10 µg/m<sup>3</sup> after 28 days of measurement. Other substances such as terpenes or aromatic hydrocarbons were at a very low level. The reduction in VOCs over a period of 28 days was significant in most cases from 22% up to 61%. The tests carried out also showed a substantial impact of fire retardant, used in the production of lightweight insulation fiberboard, on the emission of VOCs from fiberboards, and thus on their quality.https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/14/7/1300VOCsLDFswood fiberboardlightweight insulationacetic acidfurfural |
| spellingShingle | Dorota Fuczek Magdalena Czajka Jarosław Szuta Krystian Szutkowski Patrycja Kwaśniewska-Sip VOC Emission from Lightweight Wood Fiber Insulation Board Forests VOCs LDFs wood fiberboard lightweight insulation acetic acid furfural |
| title | VOC Emission from Lightweight Wood Fiber Insulation Board |
| title_full | VOC Emission from Lightweight Wood Fiber Insulation Board |
| title_fullStr | VOC Emission from Lightweight Wood Fiber Insulation Board |
| title_full_unstemmed | VOC Emission from Lightweight Wood Fiber Insulation Board |
| title_short | VOC Emission from Lightweight Wood Fiber Insulation Board |
| title_sort | voc emission from lightweight wood fiber insulation board |
| topic | VOCs LDFs wood fiberboard lightweight insulation acetic acid furfural |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/14/7/1300 |
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