CEBIPRO
New analysis technologies for circular economy biorefineries
The project develops new high-tech analysis methods for characterizing new pulp grades and applications.
New analysis technologies in biorefineries
Innovative solutions for analyzing new pulp grades and process waters
A wide range of new industrial applications for cellulose is being developed, including textiles, films, packaging, and other high-value products. The goal of the CEBIPRO project is to develop new expertise and solutions to support industrial applications and processes for new pulp grades.
The project significantly advances the development of new high-skill, high-value fiber products and their manufacturing processes in the applications and processing of modified cellulose into films, renewable packaging, textiles, and health technology applications.
Additionally, the project evaluates the suitability of new characterization techniques for online monitoring of chemical constituents in closed-loop water circuits and supports the development of process and wastewater technologies in biorefineries in collaboration with industry leaders and partners.
Advancing fiber and water analytics
In the CEBIPRO project, new high-tech analysis methods are developed for the characterization of novel celluloses and applications using fractionation and NMR techniques, and the suitability of these characterization techniques for monitoring process and wastewater in biorefineries is evaluated.
Key actions of the project
The key actions of the project are divided into the following work packages:
WP1. Structural fingerprinting – Fiber morphology
WP2. MFC characterization, flocs and retention
WP3. Polymerization index development
WP4. Modelling and simulations
WP5. Closed process water loops analytics
WP6. Proof of concepts and Piloting
WP7. Business case evaluation
WP8. Management, collaboration and dissemination
Results
The project’s most specific goals include the development of characterization techniques for the important degree of polymerization in cellulose modification, as well as the development of analysis methods that enhance environmental and water efficiency in processes.
The developed analysis methods are verified at TRL (Technology Readiness Level) 5-6 levels utilizing the process research environments in biorefining and fiber technology at Xamk FiberLaboratory. The results of the project significantly benefit the Finnish renewable forest industry and the technology sector in the field.
New knowledge, expertise, and collaboration
The CEBIPRO project at South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences is part of the Valmet Beyond Circularity VETURI program. The program aims to develop process technologies, automation, and services by utilizing renewable and recycled materials, industrial side streams, and waste in collaboration with research institutions, universities, major industrial companies, and start-up companies.
Read more about the Valmet Beyond Circularity VETURI program.
The FiberLaboratory’s strengths lie in its profound expertise in NMR technology and strong fiber competence, which can be enhanced by utilizing a fiber analysis device based on UHD camera technology.
Experiences and articles
Exploring the Molecular Structure and Treatment Dynamics of Cellulose Fibres with Photoacoustic and Reversed Double-Beam Spectroscopy
The study examined structural and chemical changes in cellulose fibers using an innovative analytical method. The article is the result of international collaboration within the project.
CEBIPRO at the FiberTech 2023 Forest Industry Days
The development prospects of measurement and analysis techniques improving the competitiveness of production lines and the management of specialty fibers (MFC, other specialty fibers) from the perspective of the CEBIPRO project, implemented by the Xamk Fiber Laboratory and part of the Valmet Beyond Circularity program.
Xamk Forest, Environment and Energy Annual Publication 2023
The introductory article about the project can be read in the 2023 annual publication of Xamk’s Forest, the Environment and Energy focus area, which features current research, development, and innovation projects.
“In the CEBIPRO project, fiber and water analysis techniques are being developed to characterize new pulp grades and applications.”
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CEBIPRO – New analysis technologies for circular economy biorefinery processes
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