The EffNet program focuses on developing a new type of energy- and resource-efficient production technology called foam forming for web products. The program involves partnerships between research institutes, universities, and companies to develop nanocellulose-based concepts and products. Significant resource savings are expected from foam forming, including up to 40% reduction in carbon and water footprints. The program demonstrates foam forming at various scales and explores applications for lightweight materials. It also aims to minimize production costs and environmental impacts through international collaboration and a concept-level approach.
Advanced Materials International Forum, Bari 18-19 settembre, conferenza internazionale dedicata ai materiali avanzati e alle loro possibili applicazioni nei settori industriali, con un focus particolare sui trasporti (aerospazio, automotive, navale e cantieristico).
Advanced Materials International Forum, Bari 18-19 settembre, conferenza internazionale dedicata ai materiali avanzati e alle loro possibili applicazioni nei settori industriali, con un focus particolare sui trasporti (aerospazio, automotive, navale e cantieristico).
Second CELLUWOOD Newsletter (published in September 2014)
CELLUWOOD was a 4 years EU project, funded under the Eco Innovation research initiative. The project aims to develop a new range of structural elements made of wood by introducing innovative production elements and includes the use of cellulose instead of petroleum-based glue in the lamination of the timber products. The ‘physical’ results will be the strong eco-beams and columns and their most sustainable manufacturing technologies, in addition to significant environmental and cost benefits of the innovation. These are achieved by the introduction of the (new) technologies from other sectors (e.g. cellulose velvet, biocomposite reinforcement and bio-resin) for innovative uses in the defect removal and repairing, facilitating innovation in the use of nano/micro cellulose and bio-resin technologies in timber reengineering, and the development, testing and demonstration of the novel initiative products.
Coordinator and responsible of the project at AIDIMA: Miguel Ángel Abián
In the case of AIDIMA, this project is co-funded by IVACE (Instituto Valenciano de Competitividad Empresarial) and by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
Master thesis in biorefinery pathways selection using MILP with Integer-Cuts ...Stefano Maronese
The goal of the work is to create a superstructure of conversion pathways for wooden biorefineries and develop a methodology to evaluate and rank them with the use of MILP techniques and Integer-Cut constraint. The method is applied to the Wood2CHem Platform and it is validated in a case study in which is evaluated the best technologies to exploit wooden biomass in Switzerland according to a small scale (20 MW) and large size (200 MW).
Advanced Materials International Forum, Bari 18-19 settembre, conferenza internazionale dedicata ai materiali avanzati e alle loro possibili applicazioni nei settori industriali, con un focus particolare sui trasporti (aerospazio, automotive, navale e cantieristico).
Advanced Materials International Forum, Bari 18-19 settembre, conferenza internazionale dedicata ai materiali avanzati e alle loro possibili applicazioni nei settori industriali, con un focus particolare sui trasporti (aerospazio, automotive, navale e cantieristico).
Second CELLUWOOD Newsletter (published in September 2014)
CELLUWOOD was a 4 years EU project, funded under the Eco Innovation research initiative. The project aims to develop a new range of structural elements made of wood by introducing innovative production elements and includes the use of cellulose instead of petroleum-based glue in the lamination of the timber products. The ‘physical’ results will be the strong eco-beams and columns and their most sustainable manufacturing technologies, in addition to significant environmental and cost benefits of the innovation. These are achieved by the introduction of the (new) technologies from other sectors (e.g. cellulose velvet, biocomposite reinforcement and bio-resin) for innovative uses in the defect removal and repairing, facilitating innovation in the use of nano/micro cellulose and bio-resin technologies in timber reengineering, and the development, testing and demonstration of the novel initiative products.
Coordinator and responsible of the project at AIDIMA: Miguel Ángel Abián
In the case of AIDIMA, this project is co-funded by IVACE (Instituto Valenciano de Competitividad Empresarial) and by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
Master thesis in biorefinery pathways selection using MILP with Integer-Cuts ...Stefano Maronese
The goal of the work is to create a superstructure of conversion pathways for wooden biorefineries and develop a methodology to evaluate and rank them with the use of MILP techniques and Integer-Cut constraint. The method is applied to the Wood2CHem Platform and it is validated in a case study in which is evaluated the best technologies to exploit wooden biomass in Switzerland according to a small scale (20 MW) and large size (200 MW).
12-13 May 2016 - India's Policy Dialogue
International Workshop on Extended Producer Responsibility in India: Opportunities, Challenges and Lessons from International Experience, New Delhi, India.
CELLUWOOD Project Presentation Outcomes
CELLUWOOD was a 4 years EU project, funded under the Eco Innovation research initiative. The project aims to develop a new range of structural elements made of wood by introducing innovative production elements and includes the use of cellulose instead of petroleum-based glue in the lamination of the timber products. The ‘physical’ results will be the strong eco-beams and columns and their most sustainable manufacturing technologies, in addition to significant environmental and cost benefits of the innovation. These are achieved by the introduction of the (new) technologies from other sectors (e.g. cellulose velvet, biocomposite reinforcement and bio-resin) for innovative uses in the defect removal and repairing, facilitating innovation in the use of nano/micro cellulose and bio-resin technologies in timber reengineering, and the development, testing and demonstration of the novel initiative products.
Coordinator and responsible of the project at AIDIMA: Miguel Ángel Abián
In the case of AIDIMA, this project is co-funded by IVACE (Instituto Valenciano de Competitividad Empresarial) and by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
Presentation of CELLUWOOD Project at Fair HABITAT 2014torrubia
Presentation of the preliminary results from EU Project CELLUWOOD at the International Trade Fair HABITAT (Spain, 11th-14th February 2014).
Coordinator and responsible of the project: Miguel Ángel Abián
The EU Project CELLUWOOD is co-funded by the CIP Eco-innovation First Application and Market Replication Projects Initiative. Through the Eco-innovation funding scheme, the EU wants to support innovative products, services and technologies that can make a better use of our natural resources and reduce Europe’s ecological footprint.
The project has developed non-petrochemical adhesives (bio-resins) for improving the mechanical strength of laminated timber, so it can be used in large structures for buildings. This will encourage the use of renewable materials and avoid the use of adhesives petrochemicals. Furthermore, these bio-resins are being used to repair the wood defects such as cracks and knots, which improves the material utilization.
This project is co-funded by IVACE (Instituto Valenciano de Competitividad Empresarial) and by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
Nanofiber Technology & different techniques. Eliminating the use of solvent MEK. Suitable solvents with different Techniques to produce nanofiber coatings. Applications of nanofiber technology. Market analysis and startup project team build up for the same.
12-13 May 2016 - India's Policy Dialogue
International Workshop on Extended Producer Responsibility in India: Opportunities, Challenges and Lessons from International Experience, New Delhi, India.
CELLUWOOD Project Presentation Outcomes
CELLUWOOD was a 4 years EU project, funded under the Eco Innovation research initiative. The project aims to develop a new range of structural elements made of wood by introducing innovative production elements and includes the use of cellulose instead of petroleum-based glue in the lamination of the timber products. The ‘physical’ results will be the strong eco-beams and columns and their most sustainable manufacturing technologies, in addition to significant environmental and cost benefits of the innovation. These are achieved by the introduction of the (new) technologies from other sectors (e.g. cellulose velvet, biocomposite reinforcement and bio-resin) for innovative uses in the defect removal and repairing, facilitating innovation in the use of nano/micro cellulose and bio-resin technologies in timber reengineering, and the development, testing and demonstration of the novel initiative products.
Coordinator and responsible of the project at AIDIMA: Miguel Ángel Abián
In the case of AIDIMA, this project is co-funded by IVACE (Instituto Valenciano de Competitividad Empresarial) and by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
Presentation of CELLUWOOD Project at Fair HABITAT 2014torrubia
Presentation of the preliminary results from EU Project CELLUWOOD at the International Trade Fair HABITAT (Spain, 11th-14th February 2014).
Coordinator and responsible of the project: Miguel Ángel Abián
The EU Project CELLUWOOD is co-funded by the CIP Eco-innovation First Application and Market Replication Projects Initiative. Through the Eco-innovation funding scheme, the EU wants to support innovative products, services and technologies that can make a better use of our natural resources and reduce Europe’s ecological footprint.
The project has developed non-petrochemical adhesives (bio-resins) for improving the mechanical strength of laminated timber, so it can be used in large structures for buildings. This will encourage the use of renewable materials and avoid the use of adhesives petrochemicals. Furthermore, these bio-resins are being used to repair the wood defects such as cracks and knots, which improves the material utilization.
This project is co-funded by IVACE (Instituto Valenciano de Competitividad Empresarial) and by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
Nanofiber Technology & different techniques. Eliminating the use of solvent MEK. Suitable solvents with different Techniques to produce nanofiber coatings. Applications of nanofiber technology. Market analysis and startup project team build up for the same.
XI Encuentro Temático Nacional RENATA - RUP en Popayán
Conversatorio: estado de las National Research and Education Networks (NREN) en Europa y el mundo por
Tom Fryer, Senior International Relations Officer DANTE - GÉANT
CISUFLO presentation to MMFA members_1 July 2021.pdfCISUFLO
An overview of the CISUFLO project has been provided to Multilayer Modular Flooring Association (MMFA) members, an organization which represents the leading producers of flooring in Europe and their suppliers. It has been also explored the challenges tackled by CISUFLO.
Advanced Materials International Forum, Bari 18-19 settembre, conferenza internazionale dedicata ai materiali avanzati e alle loro possibili applicazioni nei settori industriali, con un focus particolare sui trasporti (aerospazio, automotive, navale e cantieristico).
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is an impartial and independent provider of R&D services. The presentation outlines our competences related to energy systems and gives examples of results accomplished in partnership with the industry. Presentation at Wasa Wind and Solar exhibition.
Motivation, benefits, and challenges for new photovoltaic material & module d...Leonardo ENERGY
The main objective of the IEA-PVPS Task 13 Report on “Designing New Materials for Photovoltaics: Opportunities for Lowering Cost and Increasing Performance through Advanced Material Innovations” is to provide a global survey of technical efforts aimed at lowering cost and increasing performance and reliability of PV modules by employing new designs, materials and concepts. Furthermore, the report aims to (1) increase the exchange of information about promising materials and design concepts, (2) provide the means for increasing the value of PV modules, (3) provide recommendations on characterization methods for new technologies and (4) give input regarding new requirements for standardization. This paper focuses on describing the motivation, benefits, and challenges for new photovoltaic material and module developments.
Wood Circus -loppuseminaari 8.12.2021: Teollinen puurakentaminen ja rakennus- ja purkujätteiden uudelleen käytön mahdollisuudet (in English) Dr. Javier Garcia Jaca
Deep Eutetic Solvents for Biomass Activation by Sauli Vuoti, Jaakko Hiltunen et al., VTT
ACel Programme Seminar June 5, 2015
http://fibic.fi/events/acel-program-seminar-jun-5-cellulose-reactivity-and-recycling-of-ionic-liquids
Use of Solvent Exchange and Critical Point Drying in Assessing the Reactivity of Cellulosic Pulps by Thad Maloney, Ville Lovikka, Aalto University
ACel Programme Seminar June 5, 2015
http://fibic.fi/events/acel-program-seminar-jun-5-cellulose-reactivity-and-recycling-of-ionic-liquids
Distillation of ionic liquid-water systems by Ville Alopaeus, Kaj Jakobsson, Petri Uusi Kyyny, Alexandr Ostonen, Waqar Ahmad
Aalto, Chemical Technology
ACel Programme Seminar June 5, 2015
http://fibic.fi/events/acel-program-seminar-jun-5-cellulose-reactivity-and-recycling-of-ionic-liquids
Cellulose reactivity in ACel – Industry view by Veli-Matti Vuorenpalo, Kemira
ACel Programme Seminar June 5, 2015
http://fibic.fi/events/acel-program-seminar-jun-5-cellulose-reactivity-and-recycling-of-ionic-liquids
Assessing the reactivity of cellulosic
pulps by dynamic vapor sorption
analysis by Saija Väisänen, Raili Pönni, and
Tapani Vuorinen, Aalto University
ACel Programme Seminar June 5, 2015
http://fibic.fi/events/acel-program-seminar-jun-5-cellulose-reactivity-and-recycling-of-ionic-liquids
Ionic Liquid recycling aspects by Kari Kovasin, Metsä Fibre
ACel Programme Seminar June 5, 2015
http://fibic.fi/events/acel-program-seminar-jun-5-cellulose-reactivity-and-recycling-of-ionic-liquids
High reactivity cellulose – challenges, Lennart Salmén, Innventia
ACel Programme Seminar June 5, 2015
http://fibic.fi/events/acel-program-seminar-jun-5-cellulose-reactivity-and-recycling-of-ionic-liquids
Ionic liquids and fibre spinning process, Michael Hummel, Aalto University
ACel Programme Seminar June 5, 2015
http://fibic.fi/events/acel-program-seminar-jun-5-cellulose-reactivity-and-recycling-of-ionic-liquids
Aqueous solutions of ionic liquids in the
extraction and purification of
compounds from biomass, João A. P. Coutinho, CICECO, Department of Chemistry
ACel Programme Seminar June 5, 2015
http://fibic.fi/events/acel-program-seminar-jun-5-cellulose-reactivity-and-recycling-of-ionic-liquids
Resource efficient fibre web technologies, Erkki Hellen
1. Resource efficient fibre web
technologies
Erkki Hellén, VTT
Scientific coordinator
21.11.2013
FIBIC
2. Efficient Networking towards
Novel Products and Processes (EffNet)
• The EffNet program focuses on
– a completely new type of energy- and resource-efficient production
technology for web products and
– designing nanocellulose-based production concepts and new products.
• The target is to develop and demonstrate new types of fibre-based products to
expand the range of products offered by the existing forest cluster companies.
Special efforts will be made to minimise the energy consumption of new products
and processes and develop resource-efficient processes.
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3. EffNet - Partners and international networking
EffTech (2a) + EffNet (3a): ~4+15M€
• Partners: 8 Research Institutes and
universities, 8 companies
• International Networking
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Co-operation with 10 countries (Canada,
Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel,
Sweden, U.K, Uruguay, U.S.A )
The collaboration with research groups
(FPInnovations, KHT, Sweden).
Long term research visits (Imperial College,
UK, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland and the
University of Texas at Austin, USA)
Co-operation with Yttkemiska Institutet
(YKI), Sweden, on foam chemistry
Joint M. Sc. Theses (University of Uruguay)
4. Concept level approach
• Efficiency through area-based measurement criteria
• Energy MWh/(km)²
• Water m³/(km)²
• Total costs (fixed+variable) €/(km)²
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New production technologies: foam and ultra high consistency forming
Raw material efficiency through biominerals and binding fillers
Reduction of total cost of ownership over the entire value chain
Scientific excellence of nanocelluloses: characterization -> rheology ->
dewatering -> safety -> environmental sustainability
• Lean concepts by optimized design of production line wide performance
• Multi-objective design methodology for production systems
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5. FOAM FORMING – LEAP IN RESOURCE EFFICIENCY
• Significant resource savings
are expected for foam
forming technology
– The biggest advantage
through fiber savings
– Less drying energy due to
decreased basis weight
– Chemical costs are lower
due to reduced basis
weight and improved
retention
• Sustainability
– Even 40% reduction in
carbon and water
footprints
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6. FOAM FORMING – ENABLING RENEWAL
Lightweight structures from novel raw material combinations
Foam +
Nanomaterials
Natural fibres
Ultra lightweight
materials
Regenerated
fibres
Synthetic fibres
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Functional
chemicals
8. MAIN BENEFITS OF FOAM FORMING
EXCELLENT FORMATION
HIGH BULK
ADVANCED RAW MATERIAL COMBINATIONS
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9. HIGH BULK -> LIGHTWEIGHT STRUCTURES
Operating window for current
technology and raw materials
150
Modified Scott Bond [j/m 2 ]
130
110
Not
possible
with
water
forming
Pilot data
water
Foam
Foam+10%NFC
90
foam+20%NFC
70
50
30
Foam forming
10
-10
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
Bulk [cm 3 /g]
• new raw material combinations
• raw material savings
• usage of materials impossible in water or dry
laid technologies
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10. SUPERIOR FORMATION INDEPENDENT OF FIBER LENGTH
• Strength at low grammages
• Utilization of long fibers
Tensile Index [Nm/g]
30
3
Specific Beta formation [√g/m]
- 69 %
20
+ 41%
2.5
+ 30%
2
25
- 49 %
+ 47%
1.5
- 16 %
15
10
Water
0
Foam
15
30
45
60
75
Water
Foam
0
Spruce-CTMP
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Pine 2
Birch 1
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105
Grammage [g/m2]
1
0.5
90
120
13
11. GLOBALLY UNIQUE RESEACH INFRA FROM LAB TO
PILOT SCALE
Handsheet formers
Web speed
Amount of
fibers
Layered
products
Forming
geometry
EffNet
SUORA research
environment
A4 & 500*500 mm.
Laboratory pressing &
drying
>Few grams
Web width 120 mm.
Laboratory pressing &
drying
300 m/min (foam)
300 m/min (water)
> 5 kg
Web width 250 mm. Reeled
sample & offline cylinder
drying
~1000 m/min (foam)
2000 m/min (water)
> 300 kg
1-sided dewatering
Sample size
Small circulation device
‘ KISU’
3-layers (foam)
Single layer (water)
1-sided dewatering
Single layer (foam)
3 layers (water)
Fourdrinier / hybrid / gap
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12. VALUE CHAIN CO-OPERATION: development of binding fillers
Biomineral
development
Kemira, VTT,
Aalto
Printing
KCL, VTT
Laboratory
sheets
VTT, Aalto
Pilot
calendering
Metso
Semi-pilot
testing
VTT, Stora
Enso
Pilot scale
trials
VTT, UPM
Concept demonstrated by increasing the filler
content of paper from 30% to 40%
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13. EFFICIENT NETWORKING
Environmental management and
sustainable use of nanocellulose
• National co-operation between two Finnish Strategic
Centres for Science, Technology and Innovation (SHOKs)
• The Forest Cluster/EffNet program and
• The Cluster for Energy and Environment/MMEA
Program
• Outcome: Finnish perspective on
– the most critical product safety, environmental
efficiency and regulation challenges of NFC
production and the usage of it in intermediate and
end-products
Report available at:
http://www.syke.fi/download/noname/%7B6EB71A59-55F6-4529-AB91-A2D8AB8C3025%7D/29791
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14. FROM NETWORKING TO COMMERCIALIZATION
Metso IQ Surface Measurement
• Combining the best forces to common goal
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Tampere University of Technology, Department of Automation Science and Engineering
Lappeenranta University of Technology, Information technology
Metso Automation
University of Eastern Finland, Optics
University of Helsinki, Department of Mathematics
University of Jyväskylä, Department of Physics (P), Department of Information Technology (IT)
University of Oulu, Control (C), Optoelectronics (O)
UPM-Kymmene
• Unique image-analysis based formation measurement
• Predicts printability already in paper mill by online and enables the reduction of customer
complaints.
• Accurate and stable profile measurement for precise control of sheet surface properties in
machine and cross directions.
For more information see
http://www.metso.com/Automation/pp_prod.nsf/WebWID/WTB-120904-2256F-C465D?OpenDocument
and for a video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xA-RgxPr8Is
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15. SCIENTIFIC EXCELLENCE: nanocelluloses
Distribution and retention
Pumping and mixing
Classification
Bacterial cellulose
Centrifugal
pump
Size/Dimensions/Branching
Scale bar: 20 μm
Chain or rod-like
structure
Nanofibres
Nanocrystals
All dimensions in nanoscale
Nanofibrillated
6
Microfibrillated
Ribbon-like
structure
Overall dimensions in
macroscale, fine structure
in nanoscale
Optimized pipe
dimensioning
5
4
New pump
type
20
3
2
Branched
structure
15
1
Overall dimensions in
macroscale, fine structure
in nanoscale
10
0
Image area 2x2 μm
Image area 1x1 μm
Screw
pump
5
0
Image area 2x2 μm
Image area 2x2 μm
Charge/Chemistry
Colloidal dispersion
Effect of REACH
TEM
Polyelectrolyte-like
Woodfibre like
AFM
Decreasing surface charge
Amount of nanomaterial
Basic characterization
Visual appearance
OM
Transmittance
SEM
Swelling
Rheology
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Viscosity
Strength properties
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Preservability
Specific surface area Dewatering
16. FUTURE: TOWARDS FOAM TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM
EffTech &
EffNet 20072013 (FIBIC)
• Potential of
foam
Technology
• Demo
products
• Laboratory
and semipilot scale
Naseva I & II,
2008-2013
• Stabile foams
• Nanocellulose
foams
• Filters and
insulation
Jyväskylä
Innovation
2011-2012
• Thermoset
composites
• Decorative
products
VTT 20112012
• Mouldable
and
transparent
webs
• Nonwoven
products
1cm
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KOTVA 20122013 (ERDF)
• SUORA
scale-up
• Foam
process
development
TESTAA
2012-2013
(ERDF)
• Added value
products
• Research
infra for
SMEs
FiFo 20132014
(Academy)
• Fibrous
foams
• Foam
rheology
17. Impacts
• Competence
– To the date 40 peer reviewed articles from the program
– Over 100 international conference presentations
– 13 MSc thesis finished
– 4 PhD thesis finished & 10 PhD thesis ongoing
– 4 patent applications
– Value of networking: broad insight and expertise within and after the program
• Industrial
– Unique, national research infra
– Foam forming: radical leap in resource-efficiency for packaging board and a new
platform for fiber-based products (non-wovens, construction, composites…)
– Great potential with micro fibrillated celluloses
– New knowledge and novel tools to improve production efficiency
– New services, product ideas and technology concepts utilized in company driven
product development projects
The results provide a solid basis for further development towards efficient industrial
solutions, generating value and new business opportunities for the industry.
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