binderless
Binderless refers to materials or processes that form consolidated products without using external binding agents or adhesives. In wood-based composites, binderless boards rely on heat and pressure to mobilize natural lignin, which then acts as a self-binder to join wood particles into a cohesive panel. In ceramics and metal powders, binderless consolidation uses mechanical compaction combined with sintering or reactive bonding to create solid forms without organic binders. The concept also appears in energy storage and catalysis, where efforts aim to maximize active material content by avoiding polymeric binders.
The methods and applications vary by material system. For wood, binderless bonding typically requires elevated temperatures
Benefits and challenges accompany binderless approaches. Advantages include higher potential material density or active content, reduced