ALGCC-developing
ALGCC is carried through within the Impact Innovations program Swedish Metals and Minerals, a joint initiative of the Swedish Energy Agency, Formas and Vinnova.
Research projects
Most of our research projects have industrial partners and many of them have external funding together with faculty funding. All FSCNs projects belong to the research environment of Transformative Technologies.
Ongoing Research Projects
Cellulose-based triboelectric filters for airborne particles
The project aims to design and investigate a novel cellulose-based filter material with high particle retention and low-pressure drop based on triboelectric effect. The developed material is though...
Development of Rechargeable Aluminum-Graphitic Dual-Ion Battery
Aluminum-based batteries are a promising candidate for next-generation batteries due to their high theoretical capacity, cost-effectiveness, and environmentally friendly features.
DRIVEN - Expert Competence for Data-Driven Industrial Transformation
In the DRIVEN project, Mittuniversitetet together with 23 companies and organizations will develop new courses adapted to the needs of data-driven development in various industries. In the four-yea...
ExpoFiber - exposure of detailed quality information from fiber distribution data
We apply modern visualization and analysis methods to individual wood fiber properties in the pulping process, to control the process toward more consistent product quality and a more energy-effici...
Fast Frequency Reserve from Hydropower
Renewable energy increases the need for better frequency reserve in the power grid. Hydropower has the potential to be able to compensate for fluctuations in the grid. Within this project, new...
Flexible and Sustainable Solid-State Batteries for Cold-Weather Electronic Applications
FSCN Research Center is one of the actors in a new Interreg Aurora project that aims to develop innovative battery solutions for cold climates. The project is a collaboration between researchers in...
Forest Industry Sustainability with Composites
The FISC project (Forest Industry Sustainability with Composites) is a cutting-edge research initiative that aims to develop innovative, biodegradable composite materials by combining fungal myceli...
HIPS - Sustainable Innovations and Products in Forest Bioeconomy
The main goal for this project is to strengthen the development and innovation capacity of small and medium-sized forest companies and networks. The project also aims to promote sustainable...
IMPHET - Innovation environment for advanced Materials and Processes with Sustainable Energy Applications
IMPHET is a strategic investment in Västernorrland that aims to strengthen the research and development of advanced materials and manufacturing processes for sustainable energy applications.
IRS TransTech - International Research School in Transformative Technology
IRS TransTech will focus on international collaborative research projects that, in addition to solving specific research questions, will increase knowledge on industrial transformation, especially ...
MEQAL – Detect methane leaks with new technology
Emissions of the gas methane are difficult to detect. MEQAL is researching how sensor technology and drone measurements can be used to detect leaks at recycling stations and other sources of...
Micro X-ray
Development of improved CTMP with even sulfonate distribution at fiber level using new XRF analysis.
Molecularly designed cellulose materials for triboelectric applications
The electrically insulating properties of cellulose are already used in transformers today. The same properties can also be used in a new invention: the triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG). In a TEN...
NeoPulp
NeoPulp is a Research Profile with a vision to build a pioneering research profile in fibre behaviour during pulping and papermaking processes.
Sustainable and innovative cellulose-based materials and products (SusChemCell)
The project is based on innovative and environmentally friendly chemistry engineering for the treatment of wood and cellulose that enables the creation of sustainable products and innovations of th...
Synchrotron-based investigation of sulfur homogeneity for strong packaging papers
This research project focuses on optimizing the sulfonation process in CTMP to enhance fiber bonding and sustainability. By using advanced synchrotron-based X-ray fluorescence, it aims to refine...
TransTech2Horizon
More international researchers and improved opportunities for companies in the region to recruit internationally—these are a couple of the goals as Mid Sweden University launches an acceleration...