The kinetics of lignin extraction in oxygen delignification.
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| Coordinator | Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan - Skolan f kemi bioteknologi & hälsa Inst f fiber- & polymerteknologi |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 2 600 000 |
| Project duration | August 2021 - January 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 has fulfilled its objectives by strengthening knowledge in oxygen-based pulp processes and through the completion of doctoral training. The results create new opportunities for increased value creation within pulp mills’ core processes and for the development of bio-based products. The project has also contributed to strengthening Sweden’s competence and international competitiveness in the forest-based bioeconomy; the doctoral graduate is currently employed by the Skogsindustrierna
Expected long term effects
The project is expected to strengthen, in the long term, pulp mills’ ability to create new value streams and increase resource efficiency through the development of bio-based products. It contributes to deeper collaboration between academia and industry as well as to national coordination within the bioeconomy. By building competence during a period of generational transition, the project enhances Sweden’s competitiveness and innovation capacity within the forest-based sector.
Approach and implementation
The project was carried out as planned within the framework of the graduate school, with a focus on doctoral training, experimental studies, and continuous collaboration with industrial partners. The work followed the established timeline, and the activities were well aligned with the project’s objectives. Collaboration between academia and industry functioned well through regular meetings and joint follow-up. No significant external obstacles affected the implementation.