From Forest to Functional Particles for Life Sciences
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Stockholms universitet - Stockholms universitet Inst f material- & miljökemi |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 3 145 800 |
| Project duration | May 2023 - April 2026 |
| Status | Ongoing |
Purpose and goal
The goal of the project is to explore ways to sustainably use wood to optimize the bioeconomy through new raw materials, manufacturing, products, and services. The project focuses on increasing the value added, resource efficiency, and using by-products to create bio-scientific products for personal care and food from lignin and hemicellulose.
Expected effects and result
Development of new raw materials, manufacturing methods, products, and services using wood side streams in a more resource-efficient and sustainable manner. Exploration of lignin and hemicellulose to create bio-based products for personal care and food. Establishment of a solid foundation for broader use of lignin and hemicellulose in future life science products, providing data for their legislative approval in food and bringing products to the market via circular economy business models.
Planned approach and implementation
The FORFUN project involves partners from Finland, Sweden, Germany, and Canada. The University of Helsinki (Kirsi Mikkonen) coordinates the project, which is structured into four work packages. Stockholm University will lead WP2, which concentrates on the colloidal chemistry of lignin and hemicelluloses. A doctoral student recruited to Stockholm University will carry out the work in WP2 and assist with other work packages as outlined in the project plan.