Articles

19 Aug - 2024

A battery made from zinc and lignin that can be used over 8000 times

A new type of battery has been developed by researchers at Karlstad University, Linköping University and Chalmers with a vision to provide a cheap and sustainable battery solution for countries where access to electricity is limited. The study has been published in the journal Energy & Environmental Materials. “Solar panels have become relatively inexpensive, and...

12 Jun - 2024

Canadian professor bringing chemical innovations around lignin to the Swedish market

What motivates an international researcher based in Canada to get involved in starting a business around forest residual streams in Värmland? Pedram Fatehi is a chemical engineering professor at Lakehead University, specifically focusing on the development of forest biomass in various ways. One of Pedram’s focus areas is lignin – a byproduct of paper and...

12 Jun - 2024

Modvion Secures SEK 67 million in Funding

Modvion, a leader in advanced wood technology, have announced the successful closing of a SEK 67 million financing round. Alongside capital from existing investors, a new investor and strategic partner joins Modvion cap table. The latest funding round, with additional investments from existing investors, underscores their robust backing for Modvions groundbreaking wooden wind towers and...

24 May - 2024

Lignin instead of plastic

Lignin is an underutilized material with great potential as a fossil-free solution, that is now on the rise. It can be described as nature’s own glue that binds fibers and provides strength. Lignin can replace fossil oil and can be used, for example, to replace plastic and as a binder in asphalt. Its properties also...

24 May - 2024

Innovative bio-based 3D printing

3D printing is increasingly becoming an important part of innovation processes, but is normally based on plastic material. In northern Värmland region, the open test bed Circlab is using 3D machines printing in wood-based biocomposites. Circlab has built a one of a kind machine park for rapidly developing prototypes and products using 3D technology. One...

24 May - 2024

Research team tests new circular fertilizer for plants and woodland

The research project is about testing a new type of forest fertilizer, based on nutrient-rich industrial residues from pulp and paper mills. This closes the circle by making use of residual products and returning nutrients to growing plants and woodland. “Our project group includes several companies, universities and organisations”, says Maria Sandberg, docent in Environmental...

24 May - 2024

Do you want to be part of creating business opportunities within green innovation?

Right now, we are looking for innovative players who want to help accelerate the green transition in some less developed EU regions. Until March 20, it is possible for actors working with, among other things, bioenergy and forest biomass to express their interest in participating in the initiative. The selected actors will have the chance...

22 May - 2024

European food chain reduces plastic usage with bio-based absorbent from Sweden

Cellcomb’s latest innovation Cellsorb CIRCULAR helps the European food industry to reduce non-recyclable plastics in fresh food packaging and fight the climate change. The European food chain Biedronka, known for their strong commitment towards fighting climate change and finding steps towards sustainable solutions in packaging, are now replacing the old generation of absorbers by introducing...

25 Apr - 2024

Revolutionary Fiber Screw Cap Reduces Plastic – Great Earth is First to Market

The revolutionary technology developed by Swedish sustainability start-up Blue Ocean Closures to reduce plastics in packaging closures is now introduced to the market. The cellulose fiber cap on Great Earth products marks the epic start of commercialising the brand new category of advanced, recyclable as paper closures. Sweden based Great Earth is a producer of...

04 Apr - 2024

Call for abstracts open for the 11th cellulose workshop

Welcome to contribute to an international workshop focusing on cellulose, innovative ideas, and research for a more sustainable future! Karlstad University and Umeå University hereby invite companies and researchers to submit abstracts for the eleventh international cellulose workshop to be held in Karlstad on November 19 – 20. The workshop is focused on fundamental and...

07 Mar - 2024

Triple Gold for Paper Province

Once again, Paper Province has demonstrated its status as a global leader among cluster organisations. For the third time, the Swedish bioeconomy cluster has attained the highest level of the EU’s quality certification, affirming its position as a Gold Label cluster. “Receiving the certificate for the third time is truly a fantastic achievement. It not...

09 Feb - 2024

Matilda Iverlund appointed new CEO for Paper Province

Paper Province has recruited Matilda Iverlund as the new CEO. Matilda Iverlund brings experience from the forestry industry and looks forward to leading Paper Province into the future. “We are delighted to have successfully recruited Matilda Iverlund after an extensive and rigorous search and selection process. She has a knack for turning ideas into tangible...