"REDFOR 19-20" REDFOR-RESEARCH IN NEW TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE REDUCTION OF FORMALDEHYD EMISSIONS DESCRIPTION Formaldehyde is a volatile organic compound with proven carcinogenic properties for humans. Although naturally present in the atmosphere, man-made emissions of this compound can endanger health. That is why, from various laws, the reduction of these emissions is proposed until obtaining a zero formaldehyde environmental concentration. At this point it is raised whether it is possible to reach that level of formaldehyde with current technological development. For this reason, we will work to study how different factors affect the emission of this aldehyde, being remarkable that it is one of the basic chemical compounds, with a widespread use and difficult replacement, and with a wide presence in the sector of boards derived from wood, in the hospital field and in textile products. The study of the different regulations is a key piece to carry out the project. Knowing the methods used in the measurement of formaldehyde, one can work in order to determine the limit concentrations that can be detected and quantified accurately and reliably. During the development of the project it will also be determined what factors may affect the increase in the concentration of formaldehyde. To do this, through the different work packages, we will try, on the one hand, to know and improve the best methods for determining the concentration of environmental formaldehyde, and on the other, to evaluate the lower value than it should be taken into account several factors, such as the difference between natural and anthropogenic emissions. OBJECTIVES The objective of this project is to conduct a study and characterization of formaldehyde emissions into the atmosphere, due to the tightening of current legislation both nationally and internationally. This legislative tightening is linked to the difficulty of reducing formaldehyde levels in the industry, given that the solution to the reduction of formaldehyde emissions is one of the current technological challenges. At the same time, it is sought to increase the knowledge of the analytical techniques for the determination of formaldehyde emissions, which will be used to obtain an evaluation of atmospheric formaldehyde concentration levels in different environments, taking into account the anthropogenic and biogenic influence. Another objective will be the determination of the levels of formaldehyde emission of virgin wood and the resins used in the manufacture of wood-derived boards, since this industry is one of those that has been most affected by the changes Legislative of recent years. The specific objectives of the project are the following: - Evaluation and optimization of the limits of detection and quantification of the methods used in the emission of formaldehyde - The measurement of atmospheric formaldehyde concentration in different environments. - Evaluation of the influence on the formaldehyde emission of raw materials from wood-derived boards - Reduction of formaldehyde emissions from wood products to natural limits Project Number: 21900031 Grant Agreement: IMDEEA / 2019/9 Duration: From 01/07/2019 to 30/06/2020 Coordinated in AIDIMME by: RODRIGUEZ ABAD, PABLO R&D Line: ADVANCED MATERIALS APPLICATIONS EXPLANATORY VIDEO RESULTS OBTAINED Year 2020: During this year, the existing regulatory methods for the determination of formaldehyde have been studied, determining the detection and quantification limits for each of them. This marks the first step towards a greater understanding of the minimum quantification values ​​under experimental conditions and the lowest level to which different legislations can aspire when reducing this compound. On the other hand, focusing on the wood sector, the influence of different raw materials has been determined when manufacturing a board derived from wood. Different types of woods and resins have been studied to determine the weight that each of them has in the final emission of formaldehyde in the board. Finally, an attempt has been made to determine the concentration of formaldehyde in air in different environments, with the intention of knowing the lowest values ​​that can be aspired to. The results show that in outdoor environments the result is practically negligible, although it must be clarified that meteorological conditions can greatly affect these measurements. Deliverables:    PUBLISHED NEWS general broadcast http://actualidad.aidimme.es/2020/07/29/aidimme-concepto (...) http://actualidad.aidimme.es/2020/06/17/difusion-resulta (...) http://actualidad.aidimme.es/2020/06/03/el-proyecto-redf (...) http://actualidad.aidimme.es/2020/01/21/difusion-proyect (...) http://actualidad.aidimme.es/2019/12/19/especial-difusio (...) http://actualidad.aidimme.es/2020/02/18/tableros-folgado (...) http://actualidad.aidimme.es/2019/12/16/redfor-emisiones (...) http://actualidad.aidimme.es/2019/10/07/investigacion-en (...) http://actualidad.aidimme.es/2018/07/26/aidimme-conocimi (...) http://actualidad.aidimme.es/2018/09/20/investigacion-te (...) PROJECT WEB https://www.aidimme.es/serviciosOnline/difusion_proyecto(...) GRANT 178.875,00 € € TARGET AUDIENCE AND IMPACT MEASUREMENT 3810 Access to the project website 9176 Access to news published on own websites. Total Accesses: 12986 Objective Sectors by CNAE CNAE: 3109 - Manufacture of other furniture - No. of target companies: 5579 (1327 in the Valencian Community) CNAE: 3102 - Manufacture of kitchen furniture - Number of target companies: 666 (155 from the Valencian Community) CNAE: 2030 - Manufacture of paints, varnishes and reve - Number of target companies: 339 (102 in the Valencian Community) CNAE: 1621 - Manufacture of veneers and wood boards - No. of target companies: 488 (209 in the Valencian Community) CNAE: 3101 - Manufacture of office furniture and e - Number of target companies: 574 (115 in the Valencian Community) TRACTOR COMPANIES Thanks to its support and signature of the "declaration of participation" the project has been funded. TABLEROS FOLGADO, SA TABLEROS RACLIMA, SL MADERAS BENIGANIM, SAU COMPANIES DIFFUSION R&D PROJECTS They want to know first-hand the evolution of the project, and its progress to the final result. COMPANIES TRANSFER KNOWLEDGE They will implement technologies, develop strategies or look for new models based on the results.