Bearbetning av organosolvfraktioner för funktionalisering och valorisering i biobaserade material.
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | RISE Research Institutes of Sweden AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 2 600 000 |
| Project duration | November 2021 - April 2026 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | The strategic innovation programme Bioinnovation |
| Call | PhD and post-doc projects for resource-smart industrial processes within BioInnovation |
Important results from the project
The project achieved its main objectives by establishing organosolv-based cellulose foams, enzyme-assisted functionalization strategies and pilot-scale foam production. Beyond the original objectives, the project developed bioactive cellulose foams with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, resulting in a PhD thesis, scientific publications and a strengthened research platform for sustainable packaging materials.
Expected long term effects
The project established long-term competence in functional cellulose foams and bio-based materials at LTU, creating a platform for future research on sustainable packaging. The results strengthen industrial collaboration, support future scale-up and provide a foundation for new projects, innovation and circular bioeconomy solutions within the packaging and forest sectors.
Approach and implementation
The project was led by RISE and carried out in close collaboration with LTU, LindePac and Nouryon within the BioInnovation industrial research school. The doctoral student was jointly supervised by RISE and LTU, spending the first half of the project at LTU and the second half at RISE. This arrangement enabled continuous exchange of expertise, combining LTU´s strengths in biomass fractionation and enzymatic functionalization with RISE´s expertise in foam production and industrial implementation.