Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research
Wilhelm-Klauditz-Institut WKI

The Fraunhofer WKI is expanding its research capacities: The “Center for Light and Environmentally-Friendly Structures ZELUBA^®” has been built on the campus of the TU Braunschweig. At the beginning of June 2021, the researchers move into the new premises where they will develop sustainable lightweight construction solutions for the building industry - in a future-oriented building.

For 75 years, the Fraunhofer WKI, has been researching resource-saving and climate-friendly materials for a future worth living in. The researchers develop modern technologies in order to convert wood and other plant-based raw resources into chemical products and materials and consequently drive forward the bioeconomy. 

Since the 23^rd of April 2021, Professor Libo Yan, PhD, has been enhancing the research fields of “Hybrid Material Systems” and “Organic Building Materials and Wood-based Materials” as a Senior Scientist at the Fraunhofer WKI.

A research team with the participation of the Fraunhofer WKI has calculated the aerosol-related risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2 for various indoor situations. The results were published in the journal "Gefahrstoffe" (Issue No. 3/4, 2021). The researchers provide specific advice on the use and technical equipment of classrooms, gymnasiums, lecture halls and open-plan offices.

October 12 to 14, 2022
Hamburg, Germany

Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research
Wilhelm-Klauditz-Institut WKI

Bienroder Weg 54E
38108 Braunschweig

Phone +49 531 2155-0
Fax +49 531 2155-334

Email: info@wki.fraunhofer.de