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Graphical abstract of publication
November 13th, 2025

Unmodified lignin as a natural binder for wood-only composites: New publication

New study from our lab shows that industrial lignin streams can serve as an effective binder for strong, fully wood-based biocomposites, with performance governed by a combination of thermal, structural, and compositional features.
Lukas Kaindl (left), Markus Lukacevic (center), Dominik Kratzer (right)
© WoodComp3D
September 1st, 2025

Welcome Lukas & Dominik, Our Newest PhD Researchers

Meet Lukas Kaindl and Dominik Kratzer, our newest PhD researchers dedicated to advancing sustainable materials, spanning chemical/analytical development and multiscale computational modelling.
Cornelia Hofbauer operating the custom glass reactor used for peracetic-acid pulping
August 26th, 2025

Hemicellulose-rich holocellulose fibers from spruce chips: New publication

New study shows a practical peracetic-acid route to hemicellulose-rich fibers from sawmill chips with consistently strong sheet performance.
Picture of Markus Lukacevic welcoming Richard Nadanyi
January 30th, 2025

New Postdoc Richard Nadányi Joins Our Research Team

Richard brings expertise in lignin processing and sustainable materials to our CD laboratory
Picture of Gabriel Unsinn at a microscope
February 1st, 2024

Welcome Gabriel, Our Newest PhD Researcher

Meet Gabriel Unsinn, our newest PhD researcher dedicated to advancing sustainable material science through the exploration of mechanical properties.
Collage of newspaper covers and logos
December 30th, 2023

Latest Media Spotlight on Our Lab: From Interviews to Podcasts

Explore recent highlights from our lab's activities in the media. Read our latest interview in TUW.Magazine, see our feature in 'Die Presse', and listen to our in-depth discussion on the WoodCAST podcast.
Group picture of visit at HS Timber sawmill in Kodersdorf, Saxony
November 24th, 2023

Exploring the Source: Insightful Visit to HS Timber’s Sawmill

Discover highlights from the CD Laboratory's recent visit to HS Timber's sawmill, where our team gained firsthand insights into the source of our wood-based biocomposite.
Graphical abstract for publication on viscoelastic properties of lignin
November 10th, 2023

Exploring the Viscoelastic Properties of Lignin: New Publication

New study shows that neither feedstocks nor extraction processes affect the viscoelastic properties of hot-pressed lignins
Markus Lukacevic giving an interview
© Ben Kaulfus
October 16th, 2023

Opening ceremony of CD Laboratory

The official opening ceremony of the CD Laboratory took place on October 13, 2023 at the Festive Hall of TU Wien

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