This multidisciplinary project tackles two key environmental challenges in Sweden and the EU: reducing peat extraction and managing sludge waste from pulp and paper mills. By repurposing abundant mill sludge as a sustainable alternative to peat, the project aims to advance peat-free mushroom cultivation—particularly for peat-dependent species such as the common button mushroom. The research […]
The overall aim of the project is to investigate doped biobased material for carbon electrode material and gain detailed knowledge about prerequisite for a good electrochemical process by in-situ characterisation of bio-based batteries during charge and discharge. This project aims to addressthese objectives by focusing on two different types of feedstocks, namely spent mushroom substrate
This PhD project aims to identify and quantify the key factors that influence adhesive strength in bio-based adhesive systems. It focuses on understanding how adhesive chemistry, wood surface characteristics, and bonding conditions interact to affect both strength and durability. The research combines mechanical testing methods, such as tensile shear and compressive Strength, with material characterization
Understanding bond strength of bio-adhesives Läs mer »
The goal of the experiment is to study interactions between bio-based adhesives (based on lignin-starch) and porous substrates (wood, paper). X-ray Computed Tomography (nXCT) of specimens of thicknesses 50 μm with a bond line of 2 μm-thin will be used to study adhesive penetration at multiscale levels in relation to (surface and interfacial adhesion, porous
Bond strength is commonly used today as the primary measure of a glued product’s ultimate failure characteristics. While it is essential for ensuring product performance, bond strength alone is not sufficient to define most other properties. Once an adequate level of bond strength is achieved, characteristics such as bond stiffness, Fracture Toughness and other interfacial
Bio-Adhesive Bonding -Evaluate Interfacial Properties of Bio adhesive Bonding Läs mer »
Despite substantial research efforts, the commercial alternatives for bio-based adhesives remain scarce. There are high requirements for adhesives used for lamination of paper in food packaging, e.g., stable adhesion over shelf life, food safety, water and temperature resistance to name a few. In particular, high-speed roll-to-roll processing requires an instant tack of the adhesive to