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Lumber

Bamboo wood is highly appreciated for its mechanical performance, which is often superior to conventional wood species. Thatch can be used in its raw form, or transformed into glued laminated timber for different types of use (parquet strips, decking, cladding, beams, panels, etc.). Bamboo can also be made into particleboard or fibreboard.

Furnishing

Glued laminated panels can be used in the manufacture of many pieces of furniture or everyday objects.

Insulators

After extraction of the fibers, these can be used for the manufacture of insulation panels.

Vegetal concretes

Bamboo can be used as reinforcement in reinforced concrete. Reduced to aggregates, it can be used in the formulation of “wood concrete” type concretes.

Paper and packaging

Bamboo has cellulose contents similar to wood, it is already widely used to make paper pulp, especially in Asia.

Biocomposites

Bamboo can be used as a reinforcement in the formulation of different biocomposites, for many applications.

Agrifood

Bamboo shoots

Bamboo shoots, consumed for millennia in Asia, are an extremely healthy food. These are rich in fiber and minerals, and very low in fat.

Dietary fiber

The sprouts can be dried and then reduced to a flour that is very low in carbohydrates and rich in fiber that can be used in the formulation of many foods (pasta, pastries, etc.).

Fodder

Bamboo leaves provide quality fodder for ruminants. A bamboo stand can produce fresh fodder all year round, even in winter.

Plant chemistry

Biorefining

Lignocellulosic biomass is separated into its three main constituents (cellulose, hemicelluloses and lignin). These can then be valued on many markets, in particular as a replacement for petrochemical products.

Biocoal

Biocoal is a carbon-rich material derived from the pyrolysis of biomass. Bamboo biochar is particularly rich in mineral elements and can be used notably as an amendment.

Bioenergy

Bamboo is a very interesting biomass for energy production given its high productivity and rapid renewal. It has a calorific value similar to wood, and a low ash content compared with other agrofuels.

Organic silica

Bamboo is very rich in organic silica, which contributes in particular to the synthesis of bone collagen and cartilage.

Antioxidants

Bamboo is rich in antioxidants (flavonoids, phenolic acids). Regular consumption of bamboo products may reduce the risk of age-related chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, cancer and diabetes.

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Bamboo,
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bioeconomy

Bio-base your products
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