Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research, in Braunschweig, Germany have developed a method for creating insulation foam from wood particles. “Our wood foam can be used in exactly the ...

When Matt O’Malia and Josh Henry began discussing developing wood fiber insulation a few years ago, it seemed like a way to meet increasing need while decreasing carbon impact. That discussion kicked ...

Insulating your home may help the environment by lowering your energy usage, but unfortunately the petroleum-based foam that's typically used as insulation isn't all that eco-friendly itself.

MADISON, Maine, Dec. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TimberHP, Inc. announces a major milestone in the North American building materials' industry: TimberBoard™, the company's rigid wood fiber board ...

Climate protection is now a mandatory consideration for every building contractor. Only last October the German federal government tightened up its Energy Saving Ordinance (EnEV) even further by ...

There has been a growing interest in thermal management materials due to the prevailing energy challenges and unfulfilled needs for thermal insulation applications. We demonstrate the exceptional ...

Researchers are developing wood fiber-based insulation materials and sprayable insulation foams with enhanced product features. The new materials will enable mass production of high-quality insulation ...

Insulation materials of tomorrow must be both efficient and environmentally friendly. Scientists are developing insulation foam made from wood that could re- place petrochemical plastics in the long ...