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Project Details
Description
The GRETE project aims to develop new and better technologies for wood pulp modification, cellulose dissolution and fibre quality generation complying sustainability requirements and market needs.
Currently the raw material base to produce man-made cellulose fibres is limited, as only dissolving grade wood pulps are used commonly. The project will tackle this by widening the sustainable raw material basis for man-made cellulose fibres by including paper grade pulps. In addition, the solvent systems used to produce commercial man-made cellulose fibres are based on toxic and explosive chemicals; the GRETE processing technologies will increase safety, sustainability and feasibility of man-made cellulose fibre manufacturing.
The issues addressed by the project play a significant role in developing sustainable and green technologies for the European industry. The partners of the project are strongly committed to face the challenge and achieve the ambitious results, supported by a dedicated stakeholder group with the aim to foster strategic decision-making.
Currently the raw material base to produce man-made cellulose fibres is limited, as only dissolving grade wood pulps are used commonly. The project will tackle this by widening the sustainable raw material basis for man-made cellulose fibres by including paper grade pulps. In addition, the solvent systems used to produce commercial man-made cellulose fibres are based on toxic and explosive chemicals; the GRETE processing technologies will increase safety, sustainability and feasibility of man-made cellulose fibre manufacturing.
The issues addressed by the project play a significant role in developing sustainable and green technologies for the European industry. The partners of the project are strongly committed to face the challenge and achieve the ambitious results, supported by a dedicated stakeholder group with the aim to foster strategic decision-making.
| Acronym | GRETE |
|---|---|
| Status | Finished |
| Effective start/end date | 1/05/19 → 30/04/23 |
Collaborative partners
- VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland (lead)
- University of Helsinki (Project partner)
- University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU) (Project partner)
- University of Aveiro (Project partner)
- Metsä Spring (Project partner)
- Celulose Beira Industrial (Celbi) SA (Project partner)
- Materially Srl (Project partner)
- University of Vic (Project partner)
Funding category
- EU-H2020
Keywords
- H2020-BBI-JTI-2018
- Bioproducts (products that are manufactured using biological material as feedstock) biomaterials
- bioplastics
- biofuels
- bioderived bulk and fine chemicals
- bio-derived novel materials
- H2020-EU.2.1.4.
- H2020-EU.3.2.6.
Research output
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Bicyclic guanidine superbase carboxylate salts for cellulose dissolution
Gazagnaire, E., Helminen, J., King, A. W. T., Golin Almeida, T., Kurten, T. & Kilpeläinen, I. (Corresponding Author), 16 Apr 2024, In: RSC Advances. 14, 17, p. 12119-12124 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus) -
Hemicellulose-rich paper-grade pulp as raw material for regenerated fibres in an ionic liquid-based process
Spönla, E., Hannula, S., Kamppuri, T., Holopainen-Mantila, U., Sulaeva, I., Potthast, A., Harlin, A., Grönqvist, S. & Rahikainen, J., Dec 2023, In: Cellulose. 30, 18, p. 11407–11423Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open AccessFile5 Citations (Scopus)78 Downloads (Pure) -
High consistency enzymatic pretreatment of eucalyptus and softwood kraft fibres for regenerated fibre products
Spönla, E. (Corresponding Author), Rahikainen, J., Potthast, A. & Grönqvist, S., May 2023, In: Cellulose. 30, 7, p. 4609-4622 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open AccessFile5 Citations (Scopus)69 Downloads (Pure)