Abstract
Birch distillate, a new innovation in biological plant
protection, is obtained as a by-product in slow pyrolysis
process in charcoal production. MTT and University of
Helsinki have found it to be a promising source for many
kinds of biological pesticides. However, in the
commercialization of the product there are still
problems.
The research is being continued during 2008-2011 in a new
joint project of VTT, MTT and University of Helsinki. The
primary aim of this project is to support and develop
slow pyrolysis business operations of small and
medium-sized enterprises by generating knowledge that the
enterprises need in the commercialization of the
products. The tasks include optimization of product
lines, development of business concepts, characterisation
of the products, and ensuring constant quality of the
products. In addition, potential uses for the distillate
and tar products, EU registration requirements, and
environmental impacts of the products are determined.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | NWBC-2009, The 2nd Nordic Wood Biorefinery Conference |
| Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings-Posters |
| Editors | Annemari Kuokka-Ihalainen |
| Publisher | VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland |
| Pages | 146-148 |
| Volume | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2009 |
| MoE publication type | B3 Non-refereed article in conference proceedings |
| Event | 2nd Nordic Wood Biorefinery Conference, NWBC-2009 - Helsinki, Finland Duration: 2 Sept 2009 → 4 Sept 2009 |
Conference
| Conference | 2nd Nordic Wood Biorefinery Conference, NWBC-2009 |
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| Abbreviated title | NWBC 2009 |
| Country/Territory | Finland |
| City | Helsinki |
| Period | 2/09/09 → 4/09/09 |