Biomass as a bitumen replacement (lignin, tall oil, woody biomass)

Presented by Matt Sharp, WSP

Thursday 26 September

WSP Research is undertaking a multi-year research programme to investigate and develop sustainable, biomass-derived materials to replace bitumen. Initial laboratory testing and research into biomass by-products from pulp and paper manufacture, such as lignin and bio-oils, have shown the potential to replace significant proportions of bitumen in roading applications. This presentation covers an overview of these research developments.

Matt Sharp is a materials researcher, specialising in construction materials and processes. Having worked across a range of materials at Industrial Research Limited and Saint Gobain Research Paris, he is now the Pavements Research Group Manager at WSP Research, directing a talented group of scientists, engineers and researchers to identify, develop, and optimise new technologies and procedures for the New Zealand roading industry.

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