Projects in chemicals RISE runs research and development projects that push the boundaries of knowledge in the field of chemicals. Here, you can follow our ongoing work and find opportunities to contribute to future solutions. Project / Fossil-free fuels Aviation fuel from sawmill residues Low-value residues from Swedish sawmills and the wood industry have the potential to meet most of the demand for bio-based fuel for domestic air traffic. The project will develop technology for the production of biofuel via a sugar platform process using oil-rich yeast fungi and chemical-catalytic … Project / Chemical and biological analysis STOP! How can we raise consumer awareness about the risks of direct imports via e-commerce? In this project, we explore how to inform consumers in a fun yet fact-based way using short films. Project / Batteries FreeLIB: PFAS in Battery Recycling The FreeLIB (Fluorine-free Lithium-ion Batteries) project explores how PFAS and other hazardous fluorinated compounds form and are released during lithium-ion battery recycling and investigates methods to effectively reduce these emissions. Project / Resource-efficient cities URSOILL Swedish LL URSOILL – Swedish Living Lab works to improve soil health in Swedish cities through research, innovation, and collaboration between municipalities, academia, industry, and citizens. By developing solutions for cleaner, vibrant, and resilient urban soils, URSOILL contributes to greener cities, great… Project / Circular transition iStress 2.0 Stainless steel production generates large amounts of pickling sludge with high levels of both valuable metals and hazardous substances. iSTRESS 2.0 develops circular & climate-friendly processes to recycle resources, reduce landfill requirements & prevent the formation of carcinogenic chromium(VI)… Project / Hydrogen MetHyTrucks project The uptake of hydrogen for heavy‑duty transport requires further standardisation to support Europe’s green energy future. This project will deliver the evidence needed for the standardisation of hydrogen fuel sampling for heavy‑duty applications. Project / Chemical products and processes EU (network of) substitution centre(s) The European Parliament has acknowledged that businesses, especially SMEs, need more support to replace hazardous chemicals. In response, the European Commission launched a pilot project to explore how a future EU Substitution Centre, or a network of centres, could help. Project / Chemical products and processes EU (network of) substitution centre(s) The European Parliament has acknowledged that businesses, especially SMEs, need more support to replace hazardous chemicals. In response, the European Commission launched a pilot project to explore how a future EU Substitution Centre, or a network of centres, could help. Project / Fossil-free fuels LIGNOFUN The pulp and paper industry in Europe produces 17 million tonnes of lignin every year. However, only two per cent is used for purposes other than energy production. The EU project LIGNOFUN aims to address this issue by developing bio-based products from lignin, thereby promoting a more sustainable … Project / Chemical and biological analysis AI-SAXS: Decoding Structural Complexity The project combines advanced X-ray technology with machine learning to understand the internal structures of a material faster and more accurately. The aim is to develop new AI-driven methods for analyzing materials at the nanoscale. This will eventually enable better control and optimization of m… Project / Drug development Green process development The project aimed to replace chlorinated solvents, which are unsuitable from both sustainability and health aspects, in a critical step of the manufacturing process of the active pharmaceutical ingredient vipoglanstat. Project / Drug development Formulation of RNA-adjuvans & vaccines Nanoparticle platforms for the delivery of RNA adjuvant and mRNA vaccines offer huge potential for innovation in vaccine technology and drug delivery. One of the benefits is the ability of nanoparticles to protect fragile RNA molecules from degradation by nucleases in the body, increasing the stabi… Project / Circular transition Polycotton becomes household products The amount of textile waste consisting of polyester–cotton blends (polycotton) is close to one hundred million tonnes annually, most of which is currently incinerated or sent to landfill. The household products industry, in turn, relies largely on virgin fossil-based plastics, amounting to hundreds… Project / Food Brewed & Renewed Brewers’ spent grain (BSG) is a by-product that is formed in significant quantities during beer production. Currently, BSG is mainly used for animal feed and production of biogas. However, the high nutritional value of BSG means that it has great potential to be valorised into an innovative, health… Project / Fossil-free fuels FOR-BLEND The FOR-BLEND project, funded by Interreg Aurora, aims to enhance the green transition towards a sustainable economy by creating cross-border knowledge networks. The project focuses on developing a feasible process for managing forest-based residues locally to produce a sustainable fuel blending co… Project / Infection control Viral detection and surface cleaning The project develops new methods to enhance virus detection and surface cleaning efficiency through innovative models and molecular techniques. The results contribute to improved hygiene in societally critical environments such as healthcare, food production, and public spaces, thereby reducing the… Load More