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Processing of organosolv fractions for a functionalisation
The project will develop green processes for bioactive fiber functionalisation containing forest-based resources, which will then be used for high-performance materials. In the future, these materials need to be biodegradable in order to live up to future environmental requirements and the Swedish bio-based economy and society.
We will use the semi-continuous organosolv reactor at LTU to pursue fractionation and isolation of the three main lignocellulose components, cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin.
The next step focuses on the use of a chemo-enzymatic approach for the functionalisation of the cellulose and hemicellulose fractions to achieve specific properties, such as water stability.
The functionalised fibres will be used to produce foamed materials, using various lab and pilot-scale processing concepts developed at MoRe Research. The foams will be analysed and evaluated in terms of performance, with a particular focus on wet stability.
Summary
Project name
Processing of organosolv fractions
Status
Active
Region
Region Västernorrland
RISE role in project
Project leader, participant, PhD student
Project start
Duration
4 years
Total budget
9 000 000 SEK
Partner
Nouryon Pulp and Performance Chemical, LindePac
Funders
Chalmers University of Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Treesearch, BioInnovation, Skogsindustrierna, IKEM, Energimyndigheten, TEKO, Vinnova, Formas, Kempestiftelserna
Project website
Coordinators
Luleå University of Technology
Project members
Supports the UN sustainability goals
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
11. Sustainable cities and communities