Project reports
The central field of the activities of the IHD is the application-oriented research and development in almost all areas of the raw material wood, its processing into wood-based materials and finished products as well as their refinement.
Please inform yourself about the completed research projects of our institute.
Projects 2021
Biology:
"MykoCont – Novel, multifunctional mushroom substrate container for the noble mushroom production" Project leader: Dr. Wolfram Scheiding
"Virtual experiments for wooden artwork – VirtEx" Project leader: Dr. Wolfram Scheiding
Materials:
"Lightweight plaster with lignocellulose additives and reinforcement fibres as a regenerative, environmentally compatible substitute for petrochemical and synthetic materials" Project leader: Martin Direske and Dr. Klaus Hoffmann
"Combination drying for the energy and timeefficient as well as material-saving drying of cement-bonded particleboards" Project leader: Martin Direske
Surface:
"Development of a method for measuring the smoke volume accumulating when testing the reaction-to-fire behaviour of floor coverings" Project leader: Christine Kniest and Petra Schulz
Furniture:
"Continuous 3D concrete printing of overhang structures with reusable support materials" Project leader: Paul Blankenstein and Ronny Lang
"Delopment of the method of partial compression of wood-fibre material boards for their mechanical performance enhancement" Project leader: Ronny Lang
Chemistry:
"Methods to avoid contaminant emissions from PCP/DDT-contaminated timber by plasma treatment" Project leader: Dr. Martin Fischer
"Formulations of PUR hotmelt adhesives with increased polar content for the permanent bonding of materials of different properties" Project leader: Prof. Dr. habil. Mario Beyer and Dr. habil. Bernd Morgenstern
"Development of a NIR-based method for the rapid prognosis of the weather resistance of wood coatings in outdoor use" Projekt leader: Dr. Jana Peters
Projects 2020
Biology:
"Development of an insulating material based on maize cobs (MaiD II) – Feasibility stage" Project leader: Dr. Wolfram Scheiding
"Property profile and scope of application of fast-growing breeding products (hybrid larch) in the wood-processing industry" Prject leader: Prof. Björn Weiß
"More than just insulation – Added benefit in insulating materials made from regenerative source materials" Project leader: Dr. Wolfram Scheiding
"Development of mould-inhibiting additives for the film-packaging of potting soils" Project leader: Katharina Plaschkies
"Development of a differentiating system to determine material-damaging moulds" Project leader: Katharina Plaschkies
Materials:
"Flame-retardant fibre materials equipped with ecological fire-retardants" Project leader: Prof. Dr. Detlef Krug
"Development of packaging applications with laminar materials of fibre-reinforced biobased thermoplastics" Project leader: Tino Schulz
"The use of montan-wax-containing additives in the manufacture of wood-based materials from alternative resource materials" Project leader: Prof. Dr. Detlef Krug
"Antimicrobial secondary metabolites from Actinobacteria for the protection of material" Project leader: Kordula Jacobs
Physics:
"Development of a wooden front door with integrated protection against floods and heavy rainfall" Project leader: Rodger Scheffler
Surface:
"Infrared-reflecting surfaces for improved room comfort at reduced heating energy" Project leader: Dr. Tobias Meißner
"Digitally printed décors on surfaces of wood-polymer composites for outdoor application" Project leader: Petra Schulz
"Development of a walk-on test independent of test persons to evaluate the electrostatic charging of floor coverings" Project leader: Petra Schulz
Chemistry:
"Novel coating systems with a permanently antistatic effect for application on resilient and laminate floor coverings" Project leader: Dr. Jana Peters
Furniture:
"Development of novel acoustic panels with perforation variable in shape and size by applying laser technology" Project leader: Oliver Bumbel
"Development of an integral, generatively manufacturable suspension system for seating furniture" Project leader: Oliver Bumble
"Development of floor constructions with improved properties to mitigate consequences after falls" Project leader: Ronny Lang
Projects 2019
Biology:
"Development of Highly Flexible Processing Technologies for the Production of Novel, Functionalised Landfill Replacement Materials (Boden 2)" Project leader: Natalie Rangno
"Protection of Wood Surfaces from Microbial Discolouration by Silicone Resins and Oils" Project leader: Dr. Wolfram Scheidung
Materials:
"Mechanical Behaviour of Single and Paired Fibres and Fibre Bundles in Medium Density Fibreboards" Project leader: Dr. Christoph Wenderdel
"Development of a Novel 1-C White Glue System for Emission-free Moisture-resistant Surface Bonding for the Production of Three-layer Solid Wood Panels" Project leader: Andreas Weber
"Investigations into the Defibration, Sifting and Gluing of Waste Paper in the Dry Process for the Production of MDF" Project leader: Tino Schulz
"Development of a Special Waste Paper Pulping Method and a Dry-glue Process for Waste Paper Fibres for the Production of Cardboard in the Dry Process" Project leader: Tino Schulz
"Development of the Technological and Material basis for Additive Manufacturing Processes with a Wood Content of 90 % and More" Project leader: Henry Burkhardt
Chemistry:
"Copper Complexes as Wood Preservatives" Project leader: Dr. Andreas Fischer
"Investigations into the Cross-linking Behaviour of Modified Starches for Use as Binders for Wood-based Materials" Project leader: Dr. Almut Wiltner
"Development of Processes and Additive Combinations for the Production of VOC -minimised Fibreboards" Project leader: Dr. Martin Fischer
"Novel Iron Complex Dryers as a Harmless Alternative to Cobalt Siccatives" Project leader: Dr. Christiane Swaboda
"Development of a Process for Weather-resistant Coating of Wood Composites and Wood Fibre Composites" Project leader: Dr. Jana Peters
"Structured Parquet Surfaces with Improved Resistance to Construction Chemicals and Cleaning Agents" Project leader: Dr. Andreas Fischer
Physics:
"Novel, Plywood-based, Dimensionally Stable Formwork Panels for Use in Visually Demanding Exposed Concrete Surfaces" Project leader: Dirk Hohlfeld
Surface:
"Improvement of the Adhesive Strength of Bonded Decorative Elements on Radiationcuring Finish Lacquers" Project leader: Petra Schulz
"Novel Light Protection Formulations for Wood Surfaces Based on Heartwood Extractives" Project leader: Dr. Lars Passauer
"Development of a Practical Castor Chair Test for Floating MMF and Laminate Floor Coverings" Project leader: Petra Schulz
Furniture:
"3D Printing of Wood-based Support Material for Integration into Generative Concrete Manufacturing Processes" Project leader: Julia Kaufhold
"Development of a Method to Analyse the Use of Furniture by Heavyweight Persons" Project leader: Linda Geißler
Projects 2018
Projects 2018:
Technical Approach to Avoid Biogenic Pollution in Church Organs
Project leader: Katharina Plaschkies
Transglutaminase-crosslinked Proteins as Binders for Wood-based Materials
Project leader: Dr. Detlef Krug
Development of Corrugated Structures Made of Ultra Thin MDF for Use in Lightweight Constructions and Packaging
Project leader: Dr. Christoph Wenderdel
Substitution of Synthetic Binders with Crosslinkable Vegetable Oils for Use on Cellulosic Substrates
Project leader: Dr. Christiane Swaboda
Heavy-duty, Textile-reinforced Panel-shaped Wood-based Materials for Warehousing Purposes
Project leader: Dirk Hohlfeld
Continuous Veneer Impregnation
Project leader: Dr. Melanie Horbens
Development of a Plane Motion, Humidity and Temperature Sensing System with an Emergency Call Function, for Integration into FurnitureDesigns – Sensor Padding
Project leader: Lars Blüthgen
Load-bearing Vacuum-insulated Components with Foam Glass Support Core for Various Applications (VIsus 3D)
Project leader: Jens Wiedemann
Encapsulated Synthetic Fungicides for Optimising Efficacy and Minimising Allergy Potential in Paints and Varnishes
Project leader: Dr. Florian Kettner
Joint Project Chemnitz Plus – Development of Demand-oriented Living Space Concepts in Universal Design
Project leader: Susanne Trabandt
Virtualisation in the Innovation Process for Design-based Consumer Goods Made of Flexible Materials
Project leader: Matthias Weinert
Development of a Method for the Early Detection of the Weather-related Failure of Plastic Coatings
Project leader: Dr. Lars Passauer
Evaluation of Extractor and Convection Hoods in Home Kitchens
Project leader: Martina Broege, Matthias Weinert
Projects 2017
UV-LED curable Coating Systems
Project leader: Prof. Dr. Mario Beyer
Plasma-based Surface Modifications of Wood and Wood-Plastic Composites and the Application of Electromagnetic Fields to Such Materials
Project leader: Dr. Rico Emmler
ALL ON EDGE - Development of Test Methods for Edges and Rims of Furniture
Project leader: Dr. Rico Emmler, Petra Schulz
Development of a Middle Layer and a Manufacturing Method for Lignocellulose Lightweight Panels with an Expansion Middle Layer of Laminated Veneer Strips
Project leader: Dirk Hohlfeld
Biomolecular Diagnostics of Wood and Woodbased Products
Project leader: Kordula Jacobs
Screening-test Method for the Reaction to Fire Performance of Wood-based Products
Project leader: Christine Kniest
Development of Wood Fibre Based Thermal Insulation Materials with Chromium-free Leather Shavings as a Wood Fibre Substitute
Project leader: Dr. Detlef Krug
IVHF-based Development of Wood-based Materials of an Optimised Density Profile
Project leader: Dr. Detlef Krug
Development of Permanently Fire-retardant Products of Spruce for construcTIon and Facade Elements
Project leader: Dr. Martin Fischer
Development of Fire-retardant 2C-PUR High-gloss Clear Coatings for High-grade Indoor Applications
Project leader: Dr. Lars Passauer
Development of Biobased Flame Retardants Based on P and N-functionalised Polyoses for the Fire Protection of Wood and Wood-based Materials
Project leader: Dr. Lars Passauer
Development of Alternative Substrates for the Cultivated Fungi Production from Renewable Resources and Residual Matter (PAS)
Project leader: Natalie Rangno
Through-drying and Cross-linking Method for Well Impregnable Timbers (Pine, Beech) Treated with Novel Highly Reactive Oils
Project leader: Dr. Christine Swaboda
Investigations of the Material Use of the Fibrous By-products from the Organosolv Process with the Aim to Manufacture Thin Fibreboards and Thick-walled Moulded Parts
Project leader: Tino Schulz
Development of a Plywood on the Basis of Formaldehyde-free Inorganic Bonding Agents
Project leader: Dr. Christoph Wenderdel
Metal-ion Cross-linked Modified Wheat Protein as Alternative Adhesive System - ProteoGlue
Project leader: Dr. Almut Wiltner
Manufacture of Low-formaldehyde Wood-based Materials by Applying Urea - UreaAdd
Project leader: Dr. Almut Wiltner
Projects 2016
Chemical Reactions of Wood Particles with Oleochemicals Reactants as a Basis for New Biobased Polymeric Materials
Project leader: Dr. Martin Fischer
Hygrothermal Vacuum-pressure Modification Procedure for Timber
Project leader: Dr. Wolfram Scheiding
Investigations on the Creeping Behaviour of Wood-Polymer Composites (WPC)
Project leader: Andreas Weber
Development of a New Technology for the Manufacture of Cement-bonded Particleboard of Adjustable Density Profiles
Project leader: Dr. Christoph Wenderdel
EUROPARQUET - Fundament for Uniform Assessement Procedures for Surface and Adhesive Quality, as well as Improvement of Climate Resistance of Parquet Floors
Project leader: Dr. Rico Emmler, Malgorzata Anna Adamska-Reiche
Jointing Solutions for the Toolless Assembly of Furniture Corpuses and Additional Assemblies for Non-Domestic Use
Project leader: Tony Gauser
Nursing-care Armchair for Immobile Persons
Project leader: Linda Geißler
Principle Investigations on the Heat-transfer Processes in Seating Superstructures Aiming at Improving the Behaviour of Heating-up and Cooling-down
Project leader: Andreas Gelhard
Methods for Finely Processing 3D Surfaces of Solid Wood (Blast Abrasion)
Project leader: Christine Kniest
Additive Manufacturing Methods on the Basis of Wood-based Materials (3D Printing)
Project leader: Jens Wiedemann
Tomographic Imaging System for the Non-destructive Quality Assessment of Trunk Wood Based on Ultrasonic and Radar Methods (UltraLog)
Project leader: Lars Blüthgen
Numerical an Physical Test Method to Prove the Load-reducing Properties of a Floor in the Event of a Fall
Project leader: Stefan Schmidt