PROcesses for DiAlcohol Cellulose PROduction - ProDAC
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| Coordinator | Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB - Chalmers Tekniska Högskola Inst f Industri- & materialvetensk |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 2 600 000 |
| Project duration | November 2021 - June 2025 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| 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 original goals were achieved, resulting in improved material separation and dewatering, and more efficient reagent recovery and increased energy efficiency. The processing of DAC was developed, enabling improved extrusion, injection moulding, water tolerance, and reduced sensitivity, increasing product quality. 8 peer-reviewed scientific articles were published. Collaboration between academia and industry was strengthened through the engagement of PIs, MSc, postdoctoral, and PhD students.
Expected long term effects
The project creates lasting impact for Swedish Materials/Production industries via integration with FibRe, ensuring the development of methods, data, and research within a national academia‑industry platform. It strengthens Sweden’s competence supply by educating MSc students, supporting a Assist. Prof. at Lund Univ., and enabling two PhD paths, including an international double degree. It reinforced international collaborations supporting joint research, student exchange, future EU proposals.
Approach and implementation
The project followed its plan, with core activities in method development, material characterisation, modelling, and industrial collaboration progressing well. Some delays occurred due to a PhD student’s two sick leaves, the postdoc’s two parental leaves and transfer to industry, and Prof. Wallberg’s part–time academy–industry exchange at Tetra Pak. Due to the reduced capacity, tasks were reprioritised, but thanks to the strong collaboration, the project was able to achieve its main objectives.