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PHAntastic

Chalmers

PHAntastic

Research theme: 3-material forming, 4-material concepts

Partner(s): Chalmers

Financier(s): European Commission

PHA-based iNnovative agriculTurAl Solutions to deliver bio-based ferTIlisers and plant protection produCts. Agrochemicals have doubled crop yields but have also caused negative impacts. The EU aims to reduce fertiliser losses and pesticide use by 50 % by 2030. Polymer-based delivery systems can help, but they generate plastic pollution. Agricultural plastics like mulch films and growth foams minimise agrochemical use but contribute to non-biodegradable plastic pollution. The EU-funded PHAntastic project aims to reduce agrochemical and plastic pollution by developing biodegradable polymers. Based on these polymers, it will create delivery systems (mulch films and growth foams) that contain active bioproducts and will test them on horticultural crops in Europe. The project aims to contribute to more sustainable and less impactful agriculture. CETEC Biotechnology S.L. (Spain), Agencia Estatal Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (Spain), ARCHA Srl (Italy), Helian Polymers B.V. (the Netherlands), Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB (Sweden), Knowledge Value Consulting (Belgium), Revolve Planet (Belgium), IdeaConsult Ltd. (Bulgaria), Probelte S.A. (Spain), Asociación de Organizaciones de Productores de Frutas y Hortalizas de la Región de Murcia (Spain), RTDS Association (Austria), Agrupación de Viveristas de Agrios S.A. (Spain), Stichting Greenport Regio Boskoop (the Netherlands), and Stichting Vertify (the Netherlands).

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Development and Characterization of High-Solid Cellulose Fiber Foams

Research theme: 3-material forming

Partner(s): KTH

Financier(s): Wallenberg Wood science center

This project focuses on developing bio-based porous foams from cellulose fibers at relatively high fiber concentrations. The aim is to improve fiber dispersion stability and structural homogeneity by using cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) as a stabilizing component.The project will investigate how fiber concentration and CNF content affect the final foam structure, including porosity, shrinkage, density variations, and defect formation. Different characterization methods will be used to evaluate the structure and guide formulation optimization.In the next stage, the fiber–CNF foams will be functionalized with metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) to introduce additional properties, such as adsorption capacity.

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TreeGlue: fully wood-based adhesives for sustainable wood composite

Chalmers

TreeGlue: fully wood-based adhesives for sustainable wood composite

Research theme: 1-wood components, 2-biorefinery

Partner(s): Chalmers

Financier(s): Formas

This project aims to develop high-performance bio-based adhesives from lignin, a renewable and abundant biomass resource. The research focuses on developing a green and mild demethylation strategy to convert methoxy groups in lignin into phenolic hydroxyl groups. This modification is expected to significantly enhance the reactivity of lignin, thereby promoting crosslinking reactions and leading to improved bonding performance and durability. In addition, the modified lignin has great potential for the development of high-value polymeric materials.

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Elucidating the mechanisms affecting diffusion of retention aid in flocculated fibre suspensions

KTH, RISE

Elucidating the mechanisms affecting diffusion of retention aid in flocculated fibre suspensions

Research theme: 3-material forming

Partner(s): KTH, RISE

Financier(s): Billerud, Holmen, SCA, Stora Enso, UPM

The project is about the development of new knowledge regarding the transport of chemical retention aids and fines in flocculated pulp suspensions. Specifically, we have developed a method to study the diffusion of polyelectrolytes in model fiber flocs and to quantify the transport on the micrometre to millimetre scale.

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Enzymatic functionalization of hemicellulose to produce biobased cross-linkers

Research theme: 1-wood components, 4-material concepts

Partner(s): SLU

Financier(s): Formas

The overall aim of this project is to enzymatically modify glycans from hemicellulose to produce bio-based cross-linkers for applications in adhesives, hydrogels and other cross-linked materials. Many materials that we consider as bio-based such as wood fibreboards, hydrogels and stabilizers from non-fossil polymers are still dependent on cross-linkers that are of fossil origin and often very harmful chemicals. Fibreboards for furniture, construction and insulation typically contains about 9% adhesive, using a formaldehyde-urea resin. Formaldehyde is classified as a known human carcinogen and its emission from the fibreboards is a major concern.In this project, oxidative enzymes will be used on hemicellulose substrates, such as xyloglucan and glucomannan, to obtain aldehyde and ketone functions on the sugar ring in parallel with a partial degradation to oligosaccharides. The expected result is a collection of non-toxic, bio-based cross-linkers that can potentially replace formaldehyde and similar fossil-based cross-linkers.The project will be performed with an advanced level of structural characterization using NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry to be able to draw conclusions about the structural composition of the cross-linkers and the cross-linked materials. The project is a collaboration between Dept of Molecular Sciences and Dept of Forest Bioeconomy and Technology at SLU, Uppsala.

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Interactions Between Polymers and Climate Change (WarmPlastix)

Research theme: 4-material concepts

Partner(s): KTH

Financier(s): VR

The purpose of the WarmPlastix project is to comprehensively investigate how global warming accelerates plastic degradation and to design durable, environmentally friendly plastics for the future.

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Cellulose-modulated Gas-Liquid-Solid Carbon Capture via Precipitation (GLS-CCP): Kinetics and Phase Evolution

Mittuniversitetet

Cellulose-modulated Gas-Liquid-Solid Carbon Capture via Precipitation (GLS-CCP): Kinetics and Phase Evolution

Research theme: 3-material forming, 4-material concepts

Partner(s): Mittuniversitetet

Financier(s): Europeiska unionen, KK stiftelsen, SCA, Sundsvall energi, SWECO

This project focuses on developing a cellulose-assisted aqueous carbonation system for permanent and safe CO₂ utilization and storage. Conventional CO₂ absorbents, such as high-temperature molten salts, often require large energy input, while aqueous absorption systems involve complex mass transfer and multi-step chemical reactions. To achieve a energy and uptake-efficient strategy and create financial value, in this study, cellulose is introduced as an organic matrix to support mineral carbonation in an alkaline aqueous environment. This process aims to produce lightweight and high-strength organic–mineral composites with potential use as building materials, while also enabling long-term stable CO₂ storage.
A key part of the project is to investigate the reaction kinetics of the aqueous carbonation system. By studying the effects of parameters including temperature, cellulose content and calcium chloride ratio, the project seeks to identify optimal conditions for improving CO₂ uptake efficiency, minimize passivation, and boost mineral formation. Overall, this work combines CO₂ capture, mineral sequestration, and material development, providing a potential route toward low-energy carbon utilization and value-added composite materials.

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Low haze transparent wood

Research theme: 1-wood components, 4-material concepts

Partner(s): KTH

Financier(s): KAW

Based on our many years of transparent wood composite development with Prof. Lars Berglund from WWSC we are continuing towards wood material property control for low scattering optical composites. Project includes material preparation and advanced optical characterization, including time-resolved measurements with ps resolution.

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Moisture management in cellulose insulation materials

Hitachi Energy, KTH

Moisture management in cellulose insulation materials

Research theme: 4-material concepts

Partner(s): Hitachi Energy, KTH

Financier(s): NeXt

The project focuses on the drying process for cellulose-based insulation materials used in large power transformers. It is critical that the insulation material is dry for the reliable operation and long life of the transformer. The material is, however, inherently difficult to dry and the drying process is complex and has mostly arisen from empirical study. There is therefore a need for improving the theoretical understanding of the underlying physicochemical and transport mechanisms within the material under drying conditions. To address the problem, computational modelling (molecular, coarse-grained and continuum modeling) combined with experimental methods (X-ray and neutron scattering, moisture measurements, etc.) will be used to help understand the full picture of the drying, from atomic to macroscopic level. In particular, the difficulties to remove water from cellulose surfaces and confined spaces as well as the role of kerosene in the drying process will be investigated.

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Chemo-enzymatic modification of holocellulose fibres for advanced applications

Research theme: 1-wood components, 2-biorefinery, 4-material concepts

Partner(s): KTH

Financier(s): VR

The aim of the project is to develop methods for the preservation of hemicelluloses from biomass and their enzymatic modification towards the development of bio-based fiber materials, such as highly strong nanosheets for potential biomedical applications.

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PHAntastic

PHAntastic

Development and Characterization of High-Solid Cellulose Fiber Foams

Development and Characterization of High-Solid Cellulose Fiber Foams

TreeGlue: fully wood-based adhesives for sustainable wood composite

TreeGlue: fully wood-based adhesives for sustainable wood composite

Elucidating the mechanisms affecting diffusion of retention aid in flocculated fibre suspensions

Elucidating the mechanisms affecting diffusion of retention aid in flocculated fibre suspensions

Enzymatic functionalization of hemicellulose to produce biobased cross-linkers

Enzymatic functionalization of hemicellulose to produce biobased cross-linkers

Interactions Between Polymers and Climate Change (WarmPlastix)

Interactions Between Polymers and Climate Change (WarmPlastix)

Cellulose-modulated Gas-Liquid-Solid Carbon Capture via Precipitation (GLS-CCP): Kinetics and Phase Evolution

Cellulose-modulated Gas-Liquid-Solid Carbon Capture via Precipitation (GLS-CCP): Kinetics and Phase Evolution

Low haze transparent wood

Low haze transparent wood

Moisture management in cellulose insulation materials

Moisture management in cellulose insulation materials

Chemo-enzymatic modification of holocellulose fibres for advanced applications

Chemo-enzymatic modification of holocellulose fibres for advanced applications

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