What is Liquid Wood?
Liquid wood is a strong, thermoplastic material made from a mixture of lignin and natural fibers called Arboform®. It is often hailed as the eco-friendly alternative to petroleum-based plastics because it is non-toxic, biodegradable, and doesn’t deplete or depend on the non-renewable resource of petroleum. Prior to the invention of liquid wood, bioplastics were not suitable for household use due to the high sulfur content, but the low sulfur content of Arboform® makes it safe even for use in toy manufacturing. Arboform® is formed from the combination of lignin and natural fibers, like flax or hemp, and additives such as wax. Once the composite of lignin and fibers is complete, the mixture can be heated or put under high pressure for processing and molding into parts. Lignin is a chemical compound produced as a byproduct of the pulp and paper industry and derived abundantly from wood. It is second only to cellulose as the most common natural polymer, and this polymer molecular structure
