Lucie Dehon, Laura Chrétien, and Maxime Parot at FQMA 2025: Spotlight on Bio-Based Innovations and Sustainable Solutions!
Congratulations to Lucie Dehon, Laura Chrétien, and Maxime Parot for their outstanding participation at the 2025 Quebec Forum on Advanced Materials (FQMA), held May 1st and 2nd in Montreal!
Lucie Dehon and Laura Chrétien presented their research project entitled « Developing innovative bioadhesives from undervalued byproducts obtained from industrial processes » through an oral presentation accompanied by a poster session. Conducted under the supervision of Véronic Landry and in collaboration with Ingrid Calvez, this project is part of the Wood-Based Composite Panel Research Consortium (CorepanBois). It aims to:
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Developing biosourced, renewable, non-toxic adhesives with low formaldehyde emissions, based on natural proteins, to reduce the environmental impact of wood panels used in construction;
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Valorizing residues from local industrial processes, notably from the agri-food sector, which are currently destined for landfilling or incineration.
By offering a sustainable alternative to traditional adhesives, this project contributes directly to the ecological transition of the construction sector. CorepanBois actively supports this initiative, which seeks to strengthen the position of the Canadian wood industry as a leader in sustainable development and environmental performance.
On his side, Maxime Parot presented his poster titled « Using Wood to Extinguish Fire: Development of a Cellulose Filament-Based Gel for Wildfire Fighting,» and proudly won 3rd prize in the scientific poster competition!
Led by Alexis Achim, his project explores an innovative and environmentally friendly solution for combating wildfires by using cellulose — which makes up about 50% of wood’s mass — to create a biodegradable fire-retardant gel. This gel, more effective than water and less harmful than chemical flame retardants, represents a promising alternative in a context where wildfires are becoming increasingly frequent and devastating due to climate change.
Thank you to Lucie, Laura, and Maxime for their exemplary contribution, which ensures outstanding visibility for the CRMR within the scientific community. Their presence and achievements testify to the quality and relevance of the research conducted at the CRMR and strengthen its position as a key player in the development of sustainable and innovative materials.
 By: Besma Bouslimi