Technology infrastructures for Bio-based materials

The testbed for the circular wood value chain in Skellefteå is a creative environment for research and development. Here, you can test, verify, and further develop materials, components, and building systems – from idea to reuse – in collaboration with experts and industry.

RISE carbon black pilot plant in Piteå is the world's first facility of its size for the production of fossil-free carbon black. Here, bio-based pyrolysis oil is converted into sustainable carbon material using renewable energy – a groundbreaking step towards greener industrial production.

Growing environmental concerns around plastic pollution, climate change, and the increasing demand for renewable materials have heightened the need for research and development in the field of molded fiber products. The ability to form 3D shaped products from biobased fibers provide a promising ave…

The testbed for sustainable foam materials focuses on research and technology development of low-density materials based on bioresources, by-products, and recycled materials. Here, we have gathered various expertise as well as infrastructure for scaling up, pre-treatment, and analysis.

Flexible pilot plant for stock preparation for cellulose fibres, an important step in paper production.

By applying high pressure and heat, pulp fibres can be compressed and bonded together in a way that increases paper density and strength. The lignin in the mechanical pulp plays a crucial role in creating strong packaging as it acts as a natural binder between the fibers.

(Vertical Atmospheric Flexi Fuel Furnace) is a testbed facility for both gasification and combustion experiments

Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) is a thermochemical conversion process for upgrading side streams into HTC carbon with interesting properties. Possible applications include soil improvement, environmental remediation, energy storage, dewatering, and as an energy source.

RISE subsidiary RISE Processum in Örnsköldsvik has equipment and pilots of various sizes to scale up chemical biorefinery processes and syntheses. In an ATEX-classified room there is a reactor system with pilots that are used to develop processes and products in a cost-effective manner. The facilit…

With hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL), biomass is converted into a liquid oil that in many respects resembles fossil crude oil. Oil is the main product in the HTL process, but smaller amounts of gas and solid phase (carbon) are also formed.

Increased population in the world results in increased consumption of textiles. This means that the textile raw material needs to be optimised and its process developed to make them more sustainable so that the consumption of the earth's resources is reduced. In that context, the spin pilot is exce…

To develop and optimise regenerated cellulose, RISE has two viscose pilots, one on a micro-scale and another one for larger volumes of viscose solution. The pilots consist of six parts which together correspond to an actual viscose manufacturing process.

Paper pilot for research constitutes an important paper pilot and is a cost-effective tool for conducting tests and evaluating new applications for pulp and chemicals. Its cost-effectiveness and ability to generate reliable results make it an invaluable tool for driving innovation projects.

Through 3D-printing it is possible to build biological structures by combining a biological, or synthetic material, with living cells. 3D-printing can e.g. be used to evaluate biological responses to pharmaceuticals or chemicals and can also be used in the development of future human spare parts.&n…

LignoCity is the world's only open testbed with flexible production of tailor-made lignin qualities at an industrial scale. Here, opportunities are created for companies to develop, test, and scale up new climate-smart solutions – from idea to market.

The SHC test bed enables conversion of biobased feedstock, even hard-to-process feedstock like pyrolysis oil and lignin, to chemicals and fuels. The pilot plant can be run in both continuous and semi-batch mode. RISE also offers relevant peripheral equipment, as well as expertise and equipment for …

Within the Textile fiber development test bed, RISE develops innovative materials and methods to produce fibers, yarns and nonwoven from bio-based and synthetic raw materials. We offer expertise, manufacturing methods and material analysis related to anything from raw material to final product.

Transportable demonstration unit for production of dry strength additives: multi-fibrillated cellulose (MFC) and highly refined pulp. It is unique in that it enables mill trials under production conditions.

Unique possibility to evaluate biorefinery concepts under development. Offers process simulation models for processes in pulp mills and for a number of biorefinery processes.

A nationally unique testbed with environments that makes it possible to test and evaluate a variety of properties such as strength and rigidity, glue resistance, through delamination and shear samples for the development and certification of the products.

The laboratory has world-unique instruments for efficient analysis of a large number of properties of wood and fibres important for industry and research. The instruments can also contribute to projects where effects of forest management and plant breeding are studied.

Internationally recognized Nordic test field for durability evaluation of wood-based materials and finishes primarily for outdoor use

Internationally unique equipment for chemical modification of biobased materials. The testbed can also be used for conventional pressure impregnation. Primarily focused on treatments of wood for outdoor use.

Internationally unique because it gathers the whole value chain from raw materials to fully developed product concepts. It offers services within everything from processing of raw materials to fully developed materials and product concepts.