Circular transition

Biotransformation of brewers´ spent grain

FUNBREW

The aim of FUNBREW is to establish bioprocessing technologies for the synthesis in situ of functional compounds in BSG.

Participant and WP leader

Completed

Food

2018-04-01

36 m

Division: Division Bioeconomy

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Annika Krona

Brewer´s spent grain (BSG) is a byproduct of beer manufacturing and is rich in fibers and protein. Today it is used as animal feed or discarded. The aim of FUNBREW is to establish bioprocessing technologies (fermentation and enzyme treatment) for the synthesis in situ of functional compounds in BSG, such as exopolysaccharides and antioxidants. Bioprocessing results in improved structure as well as enhanced bioavailability of BSG constituents. BSG will be used as an ingredient in pasta, bread and breakfast cereals.

This transnational project is part of the ERA-Net SUSFOOD2 with funding provided by national/ regional sources FORMAS and co-funding by the European Union´s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program.

Annika Krona

Senior Scientist

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2. Zero hunger

3. Good health and well-being

9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure

12. Responsible consumption and production

University of Helsinki University of Bari Free University of Bozen-Bolzano

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Biobased circular processes

The ISO standards on circular economy (the 59000 standards)

Name of service (page headline, shown in promos – maximum of 70 characters incl. spaces): ISO standards on circular economy (the 59000 standards) Lead (include SEO-words and the main benefits for your target groups. Stick to one paragraph, maximum 2-3 sentences):

We help you use the ISO standards that describe the circular economy (published in May 2024). The standards clarify concepts, provide guidance from a business strategic perspective and define how to measure and evaluate circular performance.

Purpose/Benefit:

We are aimed at you who want to market circular solutions and follow international agreements. The international standards offer a good understanding of what the circular economy is, and thus provide a good basis for working with the EU regulations around the circular economy, product passports, CSRD and the taxonomy. The ISO standards, on the other hand, have a different detailed structure, which can make it difficult to interpret how they fit together. We guide and provide in-depth information.

Method (what/which methods are used to perform the service):

We provide guidance on how to best understand the standards and how they relate to each other, from the perspective of your company's current needs. If you have a concrete case, such as a circular business model, a product or value network, we can show how the standards form a strategic basis for further development, communication and regulatory compliance.

Delivery (what does the client get after performed service – e.g. a report, certificate etc.):

We deliver according to your wishes, which is typically a report that you continue to benefit from in your business.

Area: Circular transition Contact person (Enter one name per field. Activated personal contact pages will appear automatically): Tatiana Nevzorova, Senior forskare

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Standards:

ISO 59004:2024 Circular economy — Vocabulary, principles and guidance for implementation

ISO 59010:2024 Circular economy — Guidance on the transition of business models and value networks

ISO 59020:2024 Circular economy — Measuring and assessing circularity performance

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Service innovation / Service

Support in preparation for digital product passports

How will your business and your relationships with customers and suppliers be affected when digital product passports are introduced in your sector and for your products? We help you acquire the latest facts about requirements for your particular product in your role in your company's value network. Based on we offer an interactive learning case.

Delivery level: Not applicable

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Simplified climate declaration for components according to FKG's methodology for climate data sheets

Name of service (page headline, shown in promos – maximum of 70 characters incl. spaces): Simplified climate declaration for components Lead (include SEO-words and the main benefits for your target groups. Stick to one paragraph, maximum 2-3 sentences):

You can now provide your company and customers with a competitive edge in a simple and cost-effective manner while contributing to sustainable transport. This method leverages established material and process data to report the climate impact of both current and future production articles.

Purpose/Benefit:

The purpose of the climate data sheet is to strengthen the competitiveness of environmentally conscious subcontractors and their customers by reporting the climate impact of an existing or future item that one intends to offer. The customer can thus make a conscious choice to increase the durability of their product. The reporting of the article's climate impact provides increased customer value, which benefits the suppliers who can attach a Climate Data Sheet to their articles.

Method (what/which methods are used to perform the service):

The method is based on the company's climate impact from a simplified life cycle perspective (cradle to gate). Initial training and support is required for the development of the company and component specific calculation model.

The climate data sheet cannot be equated with a complete LCA or EPD, but the work that forms the basis of the report provides a very good insight and knowledge about the climate impact of the company and the articles from cradle to gate (from the origin of the raw material to delivery at the company's gate).

Process for producing climate data sheets:

Workshop 1 Method introduction

The company gains basic knowledge about sustainability in general, and climate calculations specifically, in parallel with competence-developing exercises. A review takes place of the method and included tools and basis for producing climate data sheets.

Workshop 2 Calculating climate impact

This workshop provides detailed and comprehensive knowledge about the methods for calculating environmental impact. It covers how to obtain data, the importance of identifying and using accurate data, and the steps involved in calculating your climate footprint. Following the workshop, the company will undertake its own efforts to identify and collect the necessary data for the climate data sheet.

Company visit

This step is advantageously combined with Workshop 2. During this phase, RISE expert visits the supplier to examine processes and material flows, gaining a deeper understanding of the business. The visit primarily focuses on the company’s efforts to identify and collect data necessary for completing the inventory template, while also exploring opportunities to improve internal process flows. Following the visit, RISE expert collaborates with the company to finalise a model used in climate data calculations. As a result, the company will have a customised tool and model to calculate and report the climate impact of various products in the form of a climate data sheet.

Delivery (what does the client get after performed service – e.g. a report, certificate etc.):

The climate data sheet reports the climate impact in CO2eq (carbon dioxide equivalents). The calculations are based on energy, material, logistics and production data from the previous year. The calculation method can thus be used both for articles that are in production and for future articles where the product's material and manufacturing process are known. The method of producing a Climate Data Sheet follows a standardised process. After training and initial support, your staff can produce a Climate Data Sheet for any of your companys' articles.

If desired, a third-party validation of the method can be performed, which further increases the customer value of the Climate Data Sheet.

Delivery time:

As agreed in quotation

Area: Climate adaptation Contact person (Enter one name per field. Activated personal contact pages will appear automatically):
Uniben Tettey
Diego Peñaloza, Forskare

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Circular transition / Expertise

Life cycle assessment (LCA)

RISE offer both research and consulting activities for Life cycle assessments, LCA. The combination of LCA knowledge and deep technical competence make us unique. We can help you quantify environmental effects from the cradle to the grave of a product, identify measures for sustainable transition and develop new methods.

Circular transition / Course

Introductory training in Life Cycle Assessment, LCA

Do you want to learn more about Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and how you can use LCA to calculate, evaluate and reduce the environmental impact of your products or services? Then this introductory training is for you.

Delivery level: Not applicable

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Verification of Sustainable Interior (HI-label)

Name of service (page headline, shown in promos – maximum of 70 characters incl. spaces): Verification of Sustainable Interior (HI-label) Lead (include SEO-words and the main benefits for your target groups. Stick to one paragraph, maximum 2-3 sentences):

By increasing the degree of circularity and reuse in your interior, you contribute to the reduction of the climate footprint. Sustainable Interior supports a systematic reduction of the climate impact. A HI label issued by RISE, as an independent third party, shows that your company complies with the requirement criteria of Sustainable Interior.

Purpose/Benefit:

The Sustainable Interior criteria cover the entire interior of your premises and have been developed to support and contribute to increasing the level of circularity and reuse. Working with Sustainable Interior increases your awareness and competence and equips you for increased sustainability requirements including reporting and accounting. The value a HI label can provide among others is:

Support for increased legislative and reporting requirements
Reduced costs for the interior of your premises
Promotion of your sustainability work
Contribution to sustainability goals; increased value for environment, economy and social factors
Increased property value

By letting RISE, as an independent third party, verify and HI-label your premises, you increase the credibility of your sustainability work. Verification of Sustainable Interior is based on the international standards ISO/IEC 17029:2019 and ISO 14024:2018.

Method (what/which methods are used to perform the service):

RISE verifies how your company follows and complies with the criteria in Sustainable Interior. A review of documents and interviews with employees are carried out on site at the premises, in order to be able to assess whether the company fulfils the requirement criteria of the Sustainable Interior Criteria Document version 1.0. The criteria have been developed in a project in collaboration with various actors with research as a basis and you can freely access the criteria document, which is published publicly on the DiVA portal and at Hållbar Interiör. When the verification is completed and approved, RISE issues a verification statement and an HI label.

Delivery (what does the client get after performed service – e.g. a report, certificate etc.):

After successful completion of the verification, your company will receive a verification statement and an HI label, showing that the interior of your premises fulfils the requirement criteria of Sustainable Interior.

Area: Certification Contact person (Enter one name per field. Activated personal contact pages will appear automatically):
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Lisbeth Magnusson, Revisor

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Labelling for making office moves sustainable

The collaboration project, Sustainable Interior, is striving to create a labelling system that will reveal the environmental and climate impact of a building’s interior furnishings, along with creating a digital tool that will help buyers make good choices. All of it is aimed at putting an end to the throwaway mentality that has been the norm with office moves for such a long time. RISE is developing the criteria for this new labelling system.

Verification and validation of statements according to ISO 17029

Verification and validation are used similarly to certification to build trust with customers and stakeholders.

Impartiality and independence in certification

RISE Certification creates trust in its services by being objective in the execution of assignments. This means being aware that assignments are performed in an impartial manner without personal gain and that objective evidence is sought to show that the service or product meets the set requirements.

Feedback, complaints and appeals

If you have feedback on our work, you are welcome to contact us. We appreciate all input that can help us develop and improve our operations.

Delivery level: Non-accredited

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More information:

Sustainable Interior Criteria dokument 1.0

Homepage of Hållbar interiör

HINT - Voluntary support tool

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New solutions for a sustainable automotive industry

Vehicles can be made much more sustainable than they are today. This was concluded by project SVIS, which wrapped up this autumn. Within the project, RISE and partners explored the potential for recycling and reusing vehicle interiors, generating circular solutions that could shape the future of the automotive industry.

Dashboards, car mats, door panels, seats, and front, center and rear pillars all have considerable potential for sustainability improvements. This is evident from the results of project SVIS, which were presented at the project's closing conference in the spring of 2024.

"It’s very exciting that we have results indicating that so many components can indeed be recycled, and that it's possible to reduce production waste to the extent demonstrated by the project," says Karin Lindqvist, researcher at RISE.

SVIS set an ambitious goal to cut the proportion of production waste by at least 50 percent. However, evaluating whether this goal has been met has been challenging, as some of the processes have not yet been implemented in production.

"We've seen promising results indicating that materials from vehicle interiors can be reused in new applications. But it's taking some time because the entire system is not yet fully established," says Sandra Tostar, Technical Leader in Polymer and Biobased Materials at Volvo Cars.

Not what we had expected

One type of component that, if defective or damaged, may need to be scrapped during production is the textile-covered pillars (situated between the passenger windows). The front, center and rear pillars are made of a high-value plastic, making them particularly interesting from a recycling perspective. As SVIS decided to examine them more closely, it resulted in one of the project's most unexpected outcomes.

"A student working on the project demonstrated that it was possible to grind down and recycle the plastic with the textile still attached, resulting in a material with good mechanical properties. This came as a surprise," says Sandra Tostar.

Karin Lindqvist also found the result surprising:

"This was not what we had anticipated, but through analysis, we were able to identify where the textiles ended up and confirm that the materials could be mixed effectively," she says.

This project has clearly shown us the importance of working with the entire value chain, and ideally across various industries.

One's scrap, another's resource

Although it will take some time before the project’s solutions become industry standard, there is optimism among the participants. New EU legislation aimed at promoting circular solutions in vehicle design is on the horizon, and several other processes are already in progress. National Sweden, supplier of components for the automotive industry, has managed to recycle all production waste for its panels made in Gent. Furthermore, IAC Group is gearing up to produce a door panel made from 50 percent natural fibers, targeting zero percent production waste.

"One of the project's goals was for one company’s scrap to become raw material for another supplier. Scrap, or waste, occurs, for example, in door panel manufacturing. Next year, we will start a new production facility where door panels made from 50 % natural fibres will be produced. The production begins with rectangular sheets from which the door shape is pressed. This results in large amounts of cut waste, approximately 40 % of the panel's weight, says Markus Akervall, Advanced Engineering Manager at IAC Group, and continues:

"Our goal is to eliminate waste by reusing it in various ways. There are several methods to achieve this. For instance, we’ve tried making a plastic granule, a new compound, where the fibre cut waste is incorporated as a component. The waste is mixed with virgin materials, resulting in a fibre-reinforced PP granule. The results show that this granule maintains reasonable quality and can be used in the production of other vehicle components. So, we now have a plan to handle the waste that would otherwise have been incinerated."

Do the components measure up?

Modifying a component’s composition necessitates a range of tests to confirm that the new component meets the specifications. Given that these are vehicle components, safety is a critical consideration. In the previously mentioned pillars, the project experimented with altering the composition by including production waste, which required the new pillars to undergo crash testing.

"One of our engineers performed the tests based on our established standards and testing methods," says Sandra Tostar at Volvo Cars. "We received good results; they passed our tests."

Another conclusion drawn from the project was the importance of "one polymer solutions." Although the pillars’ mix of plastics produced good mechanical properties, it is generally much easier to recycle materials that consist of only one polymer.

"Our conviction that one polymer solutions represent the future has only been strengthened. During the project, we experimented with producing components in the trunk using only one polymer. If polymeric materials are properly managed, traceable, and free from contamination, they can be recycled repeatedly. I anticipate a reduction in material diversity on the polymeric side within the automotive industry moving forward, and I also hope to see increased collaboration across the entire value chain," says Joakim Fritz, Vice President and Business Development Manager at National Sweden.

Collaboration – key to success

Fostering collaboration between equipment and material suppliers within the automotive industry was one of the project's objectives, and it was highly regarded by the participants.

"The networking aspect was highly valuable, involving both the customer, Volvo, and the other participating companies. We had firms from various levels – Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), system suppliers (tier 1), component suppliers (tier 2), and material suppliers (tier 3) – which created a strong dynamic, enabling us to address issues both broadly and in depth," says Markus Akervall from IAC.

"This project has clearly shown us the importance of working with the entire value chain, and ideally across various industries. At the start, I don’t think we fully understood how to take into account the material’s future use in its next life. However, through the efforts we've made and the partnerships we've built, we now have a new perspective on what’s needed and how we should approach it," says Sandra Tostar and Caroline Möllerström Olsson, working as System Architect for Surface Materials at Volvo Cars.

The road ahead is long but promising

Although the project has ended, the collaboration continues in a new RISE-coordinated project, CIRCUS. This project builds on SVIS but places an even greater focus on circular flows. However, several of the solutions developed within SVIS are already mature for implementation in the industry, so what happens next?

"In research, the time required to implement results can vary. We are already working on life cycle analysis, which was part of the project, and we are also exploring ways to simplify the types of materials used in car mats. Another promising finding concerns the instrument panel carrier. If recycled, it produces a polypropylene (PP) with short glass fibres that could potentially be reused in cars, creating a closed loop. The new legislation proposal includes the instrument panel as a component that should be removed before scrapping a car, which would make the material available for recycling," says Sandra Tostar at Volvo Cars.

"Everyone is now waiting for the new EU legislation, the proposal for a new ELV directive, to be reviewed, which is anticipated to occur next year. The proposal stipulates that new cars must include at least 25 percent recycled plastic, with 6.25 percent sourced from a closed loop system. If the legislation is enacted, it will have a significant impact and greatly enhance the motivation to tackle these issues," says Karin Lindqvist at RISE.

Learn more about the CIRCUS project - Circular use of plastic in the automotive industry.

Results in brief

Seat, upholstery

The upholstery was designed with a one polymer solution, which resulted in four recycling scenarios. Three of them were realised in products: neck pillow, child cushion, and a modular accessory system.

Dashboard, instrument panel

By removing small particles (< 1 mm) from the milled carrier, it was possible to reuse the material in other automotive components. An exposed panel can probably be recycled by adding stabilizers.

Pillars

Polymers that blend well can be recycled together, and even a safety component can hold a certain percentage of recyclate (30 percent).

Door panel

It is possible to produce door panels with 0 percent production waste. The cut waste can be returned to the supplier, or used to prepare injection moulding compounds.

Car mat

The car mat was designed with a one polymer solution, which resulted in several recycling scenarios. Some were easier to realize, such as washing and shredding, others more advanced, such as depolymerisation. The scenarios are prepared for implementation as soon as the recycling chain is established.

SVIS was a collaboration between RISE, Volvo Cars, Adient, Albis, Autoneum, Borgstena, Dow, Elmo, Frimo, Havd, IAC, MCPP, National Halmstad, National Högsäter, Sporda Nonwoven, Texla, och TMG. The project was funded by FFI - Fordonstrategisk Forskning och Innovation.

Adriana Angelaccio-Osbeck

Projektledare

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Automotive and future transport / Project

SVIS

The SVIS project took a holistic approach to a more sustainable production of vehicle interior components and involved suppliers from all relevant areas. The project aims was to create anoverall competence within the consortium around design for recycling and design with recycled materials, recycling of production waste and ELV, LCA and value chain

Plastics / Project

CIRCUS II

CIRCUS II aims to accelerate the transition to circular automotive plastics by developing and demonstrating scalable solutions from end-of-life vehicles (ELVs). The project integrates circular design, advanced dismantling, sorting, material upgrading and system-level analyses to enable high-quality recycled plastics for large-scale market adoption.

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Waste-to-Energy- Collaborative system dynamics modelling (WECoS)

WECoS

System dynamics simulation modelling to facilitate/support decision-making practices made by municipalities and industry where WtE operations, the energy system, and high-level policy goals such as increased material reuse and net-zero targets are integrated

Projektledare

Active

Circular transition Energy Resource-efficient cities

2023-03-01

3,5 years

7.1 MSEK

NSR Helsingborgs stad Öresundskraft Näringslivets Producentansvar

Energimyndigheten (MEASAM)

Division: Do not use - Division Built Environment

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Shane Carnohan Andreas Nicolaidis Agnieszka Hunka Andrew Simons Sofie Gustafsson Jessica Benson Mar Edo Aemiro Melkamu Daniel

Models are increasingly used to support decision-making for complex socio-technical problems, yet challenges remain to embed the use of such models into current decision-making practices.

When it comes to waste-to-energy (WtE), different modelling approaches have been used to support decision-making in an applied manner with municipal actors and regional industries both in Sweden and globally regarding the role of WtE. The most applied methods are Life-Cycle-Assessment (LCA), cost-benefit analysis (CBA) and multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA). These are relatively static, providing a snapshot of waste management systems, generally at high-levels of detail.

The WECoS project takes a different approach, using system dynamics simulation modelling. We focus on the integration between the energy system, WtE operations and high-level policy goals such as increased material reuse and net-zero targets.

A key advantage is the ability to turn the modelling snapshot of commonly applied methods, into a “film”, uncovering the behavior over time of key variables and cause effect mechanisms driving simulated outcomes. System dynamics is implemented within a visual, object-oriented environment, increasing transparency of model assumptions, allowing for the creation of a shared representation of the WtE system and encouraging direct input from actors with influence, interest or that are affected by decisions. From a practical perspective, we seek to make the model and results useful as well as usable for our partners.

From a research perspective, we investigate two novel aspects:

1) Testing new approaches to delivering model results by creating custom dashboards and evaluating their effectiveness as a shared negotiation tool.

2) Investigation of how to integrate behavioural elements in the modelled WtE system through choice modelling (revealed preference & stated preference approaches

More information about WECoS

Read more here about WECoS: MESAMS website.
Discover WECoS through our new Project Film. Link here.
Recording of final seminar. Here you can watch the project's final seminar from March 27, 2026.

Access to WECoS deliverables

Project’s Model-Based Tool. How will future waste and energy systems in Helsingborg be affected by different decisions and uncertainties? The model-based tool enables stakeholders to collaboratively explore future scenarios, test interventions in real time during meetings, and compare how different assumptions influence outcomes such as emissions, energy production, and material recycling. By visualizing the effects of measures such as increased source separation or carbon capture and storage (CCS), the tool provides a concrete basis for discussions about possible development pathways and the uncertainties surrounding them. The tool was developed within the WECoS project through a participatory system dynamics modelling process in which municipalities, businesses, and other stakeholders contributed knowledge and perspectives. In this way, the tool not only supports the analysis of future alternatives but also fosters a shared understanding of how different parts of the system are interconnected and how decisions in one area can affect others. Click here to explore the project's model-based tool.
Project report coming soon. Stay tunned!

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System innovation / Expertise

System Dynamics

Dynamic simulation modelling offers a unique and valuable perspective for decision support in an increasingly complex world.

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Quality assurance of concrete elements for reuse

Name of service (page headline, shown in promos – maximum of 70 characters incl. spaces): Quality assurance of concrete elements for reuse Lead (include SEO-words and the main benefits for your target groups. Stick to one paragraph, maximum 2-3 sentences):

Concrete is a durable material that can fulfill its function significantly longer than 50 years. Structural parts contributing to approx. 60% of the total carbon dioxide emissions from new construction can be reused. RISE offers quality assurance of concrete elements for reuse by creating a technical basis for the decision on reuse.

Purpose/Benefit:

The Swedish National Board of. Housing, Building and Planning (Boverket) is in the process of introducing limit values for the climate impact of new construction. Approx. 60% of climate emissions in a new house come from the structural frame. At the same time, the construction industry is responsible for the largest waste stream after the mining industry in Sweden with approx. 1.4 tonnes of waste/person/year. Part of the solution can be the reuse of structural elements. There is a high potential in reusing concrete structures that are characterized with long life and durability. We at RISE have many years of experience with condition assessment and quality assurance of concrete structures for reuse from a number of research projects (Återhus) and commercial assignments (e.g. IKEA Kållered or Housing Authority's Karlskrona office).

Method (what/which methods are used to perform the service):

RISE has developed a methodology for quality assurance of concrete elements for reuse that consists of five steps:

Analysis of existing documentation (drawings, manufacturing documentation, etc.)
Site visit with visual inspection and verification of documentation.
Non-destructive testing (testing with GPR, Schmidt-hammer, corrosion measurments, etc.) - can also be carried out on buildings in operation
Sampling of drill cores and reinforcement for lab testing to verify results from NDT investigations.
Analysis of results and reporting. Can be completed with service-life calculations for use in a new house.

Optional large-scale testing can be ordered to verify performance as elements.

The method is verified in a number of real projects. RISE is currently working in the standardization committee SIS TK191 "Precast concrete products" to publish a standard for the reuse of precast concrete based on that method.

Delivery (what does the client get after performed service – e.g. a report, certificate etc.):

Report with results from all steps, statistical analysis and lifetime calculations.

RISE can also support in discussions with constructors, property owners and municipalities to explain the methodology in relation to Building Regulations and the Housing Authority's guidelines.

Delivery time:

Platsbesök inom 2-3 veckor från beställningen. Beroende på omffatningen 3-6 veckor för analys av data och rapportering.

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Construction
Built environment Contact person (Enter one name per field. Activated personal contact pages will appear automatically): Jan Suchorzewski, Marknadschef

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Corrosion / Expertise

Failure investigation

RISE offers the expertise to perform as well as being a support in the failure & investigation work to find what actualy are causing the problem. Despite devoted development work, there will always be a risk that failures will occur. In cases where problems arise we can, with our unique breadth of expertise, be a confident partner

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The Bioeconomy Research Programme – working with industry for a more sustainable world

The next big breakthrough in the bioeconomy is just around the corner. By participating in our international Bioeconomy Research Programme, your company can help drive developments. This programme brings together leading researchers and innovative companies to co-create the sustainable solutions of tomorrow.

Innovation that creates value and sustainability

Collaboration between industry and RISE creates competitiveness with sustainability at its heart. We work strategically to:

Maximise resource efficiency through innovative processes
Transforming raw materials and materials into high value products
Turn waste into valuable assets

Experience shows that collaborative research is more than the sum of its parts. When companies join forces in research projects, both knowledge and resources grow. Collaboration creates a platform for further development in tailor-made projects.

Bioeconomy Research Programme 2025

The new programme builds on the experience and results of the 2021–2024 programme, which focused on areas such as pulp and cellulose, wood and biorefinery, and packaging materials. The established collaborations and networks from the first programme period provide a solid basis for further development.

Based on in-depth dialogue with industry and analysis of future trends, we have identified strategic research areas for the programme that started in January 2025.

Vision and objectives

The research programme will provide companies with the tools to:

Ensure competitiveness in 5–10 years
Develop sustainable solutions to meet future needs
Build strong research collaborations

Benefits of research collaboration

When companies choose to do research with us, they get:

Access to world-leading expertise
Enhanced expertise in strategic areas
An international network
Cost-effective research through shared funding
Faster time to results and market
Possibility of tailor-made projects
Secure management of intellectual property

Patents and rights that create value

Each participant contributes their expertise and gains access to new knowledge to implement in their business. Together we tackle both long-term research challenges and short-term process improvements.

Focus on sustainability

All projects are evaluated on their contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and a sustainable society. Our work is driven by the ambition to create solutions that have a positive impact on society, now and in the future.

Ongoing projects within the Bioeconomy Research Programme

Barriers

Objective: Biobased alternative barrier materials to replace fossil-based laminates. Concept development from lab to pilot scale.

Consortium manager: Astrid Glasenapp

Corrugated board packaging

Objective: Improve the performance and reliability of corrugated board and packaging through improved properties and relevant measurement methods as well as prediction of performance from properties.

Consortium manager: Astrid Glasenapp

Fiber and additive design

Objective: Improve the performance of papermaking additives by tailoring complexes of additives to the fibre surfaces. Explore the possibilities to improve the unit operations by adjusting bleaching parameters.

Consortium manager: Anna Sjöstedt

Lignin production

Objective: To optimise lignin production, focusing on lowering production cost, CAPEX and OPEX and improving quality by implementing new in-process measurement techniques and post-treatment methods

Consortium manager: Mattias Wennerstål

Paperboard packaging

Objective: To improve packaging performance, including how it behaves mechanically, how it looks when printed and how efficiently it can be converted.

Consortium manager: Ida Östlund

Pulping and bleaching

Objective: To improve the pulping process by applying synergistic implementation of impregnation techniques, oxygen delignification and high defibration point to increase overall yield.

Consortium manager: Oskar Westin

Recovery cycle and water management

Objective: To optimise pulp mill processes with a focus on improving runnability and energy savings, decreased water footprint, and improved wastewater management and valorisation.

Consortium manager: Mattias Wennerstål

Recycled fibres

Objective: To improve recycling processes for difficult to recycle materials and understand how fibre and process water quality is affected by different process conditions.

Consortium manager: Pernilla Karlsson

Tissue

Objective: To investigate how alternative fibres, enzymatic treatment, extended oxygen delignification and different embossing patterns influence tissue properties and/or sustainability of tissue paper.

Consortium manager: Ida Östlund

Caroline Ankerfors

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Division: Division Bioeconomy Område: Bioeconomy Projektlänkar rubrik: Relaterat Circular transition Sekundär områdes navigation:
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Biobased circular processes
Pulp and paper
Biobased materials
Chemical products and processes

Material Inventory of Building Products during Demolition and Renovation

Name of service (page headline, shown in promos – maximum of 70 characters incl. spaces): Material Inventory of Building Products Lead (include SEO-words and the main benefits for your target groups. Stick to one paragraph, maximum 2-3 sentences):

We assist you in identifying and utilizing building materials with high reuse potential. By focusing on reuse and reducing waste management, we can collaboratively create a more sustainable and circular building process.

Purpose/Benefit:

The material inventory aims to support property owners during demolition or renovation when decisions need to be made regarding the further handling of the building’s embedded materials. It also highlights the reuse potential of the existing building. The inventory results can be effectively used for the PBL control plan and developed to specify the building products that can be reused or recycled.

Method (what/which methods are used to perform the service):

We conduct the inventory based on the building’s history, including previous activities and physical conditions. RISE has expertise in testing building products, conducting damage investigations, and assessing indoor environments. We also have the capability to identify and analyze microbial damage and environmental toxins. This ensures quality-assured handling of the materials. Our material inventory is performed in accordance with current legislation and tailored to your needs.

Delivery (what does the client get after performed service – e.g. a report, certificate etc.):

The results are compiled into a report that lists building products suitable for reuse and recycling, including estimates of quantities and their locations. We place a strong emphasis on quality assurance, with a focus on environmental and health considerations.

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Construction
Circular transition
Resource-efficient cities
Built environment Contact person (Enter one name per field. Activated personal contact pages will appear automatically): Magnus Hansén, Forsknings- och utvecklingsingenjör Field measurements: Yes Price type: 1 Division: Do not use - Division Built Environment Preparation: No preparation required Certification and marking: Not applicable Type of service:
Inspection
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Humidity sensor
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Wet moulding technology infrastructure

TI: Wet moulding

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 avenue for recyclable and/or biodegradable solutions.

Laboratory testbeds (LT)

Region Stockholm

Oskar Westin

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+46 70 306 22 59 Read more about Oskar

Dino Muhic

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Overview

The wet moulding technology infrastructure contains an automatic, continuous and flexible pilot line aimed at advanced process and materials development challenges as well as producing demonstrators and test series.
A complementary wet moulding laboratory line is also available for even greater flexibility in terms of material design and process setup, including multi-layer construction possibility.
In-depth measurement and analysis of process parameters and wet end chemistry.
Comprehensive development infrastructure (stock preparation, barrier application pilots, analyses, barrier lab, recycling pilot, etc.)

Areas of development

Material properties

Improving material properties is necessary to compete with plastic products, particularly considering durability and moisture resistance of the finished material. Barrier properties – i.e. how well the material can resist the penetration and passage of substances such as water, grease, moisture and gases – are critical, particularly for applications in food, cosmetics and hygiene product packaging. This is addressed by developing the material composition as well as by the use of coatings.

Process development and optimisation

In order to achieve competitiveness and cost effectiveness processing speed, precision and consistency needs to be improved. Working with a pilot machine allows for fast evaluation of tools, processing parameters and raw material recipes. The technology infrastructure is also aligned with a broad range of tools for e.g. stock preparation and fibre mixtures.

Broaden the material sourcing

One approach to achieve more sustainable production is to diversify the use of alternative raw materials. On our pilot machine, trial series can allow evaluation of product behaviour and quality when made from alternative fibres such as those from agricultural residues, fast-growing plants, recycled or side streams.

Function and finish

The material may also require development in terms of functionalization and finish to meet consumer expectations in terms of appearance and functionality. This is critical as new product segments are targeted. With RISE team of complementary research fields, the support around the technology infrastructure can address challenges such as product interaction, perception and design.

Characterisation

We are capable of characterizing and evaluating performance along the product chain, correlating product performance parameters with in-going fibre and process settings.

We can support your development

To successfully replace plastic products, there is a critical need for continued research and development of moulded fibre or moulded pulp products. This R&D will focus on enhancing material properties, advancing manufacturing techniques, diversifying material sourcing, improving functionality and aesthetics, understanding environmental impacts, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Our wet moulding technology infrastructure gives you access to a wide variety of infrastructure and scientific experts to support your development.

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Materials Process industry Pulp, paper and packaging

Bioeconomy Circular transition Packaging

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2023

Pulp and paper / Test & demo