Industrial large‑scale processes of materials for energy applications
This research track has been ongoing since 2012 at the Mid Sweden University. The aim is to develop large-scale compatible industrial processes.
The developed technologies, as part of our exit strategy, are launched into separate spin-off companies. The unique niche of our research is that we have the large-scale compatibility perspective integrated directly at TRL 1 level which allows for accelerated progress towards higher TRL levels above 6.
We integrate large-scale industrial processes such as roll-to-roll concepts with cellulose, and other green biobased materials from pulp and paper industry and reuse these in a new context with advanced nano materials to allow for better overall sustainability in new energy related applications. Hence, by utilizing the heritage of Swedish pulp- and paper-business segment with advanced nano- technology allows us to create new 4H sustainable material-processes for energy applications i.e., high performance, high resource efficiency, high environmentally benefit, and high safety. Where the two latter are seen as most important for future materials.
For example, with our paper-based methods we demonstrate large scale electrode production at low cost, where a direct comparison of scale shows that traditional electrode coating industry achieves about 1m2/min and we in our pilot trials demonstrate 200 m2 per/min with a theoretical upper limit of 2000 m2 per/min and this with only fully environmentally friendly materials used.
From our partner network, a selection is presented below that has been supporting this research track (alphabetically): Fibenol Imavere OÜ, Holmen, Mondi Dynäs AB, Nouryon Pulp and Performance Chemicals AB, RISE Processum AB, SKF/VestaSi, and UMV Coating System AB.