Wilfried Sailer-Kronlachner

Wilfried Sailer-Kronlachner is a Researcher at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), affiliated with the Institute of Wood Technology and Renewable Resources under the Department of Biotechnology and Food Sciences. His work focuses on the development of sustainable, carbohydrate-based adhesives for wood composites, particularly utilizing hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) and its derivatives.

• Education: Doctoral studies in Natural Sciences (2018–2023)

Research Interests center on biobased adhesives, polymer chemistry, and chemical engineering for renewable materials. His studies explore the synthesis, stabilization, and performance optimization of HMF-based adhesives, emphasizing environmental sustainability and industrial applicability.

Publication Trends highlight his contributions to wood science, including the role of HMF in enhancing adhesive reactivity, curing dynamics, and the challenges of scaling up production processes. His work bridges laboratory experiments with real-world applications in particleboard manufacturing.

Scientific Awards

• Houska Prize (3rd place, 2023)
• ÖGUT Environmental Award (2022)
• tecnet/accent Innovation Award (2021)

Community Engagement includes serving as a reviewer for journals like Cellulose, Monatshefte für Chemie, and Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. He actively participates in international conferences, presenting both lectures and posters on biobased adhesive technologies.