Industrial production of hydrophobic and oleophilic lignocellulose based fiber boards for electrical insulation

• Research unit: INNOSUISSE
• Project number: 17890.1 PFIW-IW

Short description (German)

Industrial production of hydrophobic and oleophilic lignocellulose based fiber boards for electrical insulation

Short description (English)

Industrial production of hydrophobic and oleophilic lignocellulose based fiber boards for electrical insulation

Abstract (German)

The objective of this project is the development of a lignocellulosic fiber board with enhanced properties, especially a strongly reduced hygroscopicity (and thus increased dimensional stability) together with improved or unaffected oleophilic property. This will be achieved by modification of the fibers in water-based conditions using silane chemistry. The developed board can be used for a number of different applications, including electrical insulation in power transformers.

Abstract (English)

The objective of this project is the development of a lignocellulosic fiber board with enhanced properties, especially a strongly reduced hygroscopicity (and thus increased dimensional stability) together with improved or unaffected oleophilic property. This will be achieved by modification of the fibers in water-based conditions using silane chemistry. The developed board can be used for a number of different applications, including electrical insulation in power transformers.