GreenWave 2
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | RISE Research Institutes of Sweden AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 5 000 000 |
| Project duration | June 2025 - June 2027 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Venture | Impact Innovation Net Zero industry - Program-specific efforts |
Purpose and goal
The project aims to develop sustainable graphite production using biomass and microwave rapid heating, reducing reliance on fossil-based and imported graphite. By converting lignin from Nordic pulp and paper industries into graphite, it supports the EU’s net-zero goals. The process cuts energy use, strengthens local supply chains, and explores graphite use in battery anodes, fostering a greener, resilient graphite industry within Europe.
Expected effects and result
The project is expected to deliver a new sustainable method for graphite production with lower energy use and reduced carbon footprint. It will strengthen Europe’s self-sufficiency in critical materials, especially for the battery industry. By utilizing biomass, it adds value to industrial side streams, benefiting both the environment and economy. The project supports EU climate goals and paves the way for a green and resilient graphite value chain.
Planned approach and implementation
The project will be structured around key work packages: Project co-ordination, management and dissemination; Scaling up microwave graphitization; Extraction, evaluation and application of graphite; Techno-economic and Environmental Sustainability Assessment. Collaboration between industry and research partners ensures efficient implementation, with activities aligned to scalability, sustainability, and EU climate targets.