NextGenMix
Novel Mixing Technologies and Future Bioproduct Manufacturing
New analysis methods were researched and applied in the project to accelerate mixing technologies for industrial applications.
The purpose was to create knowledge and know-how-base as well as strengthen the applied research in the sector of paper-, board- and fiber-composite innovations
Applied research
The purpose of the project named NextGenMix was to create knowledge and know-how-base as well as strengthen the applied research in the sector of paper-, board- and fiber-composite innovations. As the actions, Xamk FiberLaboratory, in co-operation with the industrial network, the chemical and process technological methods were researched in terms of process chemicals, additives and microfibrillated cellulose for rapid and evenly mixing to high-speed fiber-stock flows.
Furthermore, the developed concepts were verified in terms of carbon efficiency and water-, energy- and chemical consumption.
Also new analysis methods were researched and applied in the project. Furthermore, the developed concepts were verified in terms of carbon efficiency and water-, energy- and chemical consumption.
Project actions:
TP 1 Mapping of mixing technologies
TP 2 Biocircular economy fibres for new bioproducts – mixing studies
TP 3 Chemical co-mixing studies
TP 4 Optimisation studies of wet strength adhesives with effective mixing
TP 5 Application of new measurement and analysis methods to verify effective mixing performance
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Project results
Knowledge base and research results for the development of filler and additive mixing technologies in the manufacturing of new bioproducts. Fractionator analysis technology measurement results for MFC fibre, fines and their retention. Enhancing the reuse of recycled fibre.
Work reports
TP1 Technology mapping – Work package report (in Finnish)
TP6 Analyses – Work package report (in Finnish)
TP6 Results – Work package report (in Finnish)
TP7 Environmental impact – Work package report (in Finnish)
Experiences and articles
More information
Facts
NextGenMix – Novel Mixing Technologies and Future Bioproduct Manufacturing
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Budget
The other funding partners are Wetend Technologies Ltd., Solenis Finland Ltd., Stora Enso Plc., Valmet Technologies Ltd. and Valmet Chemical Systems Ltd. The total budget is € 361 099, from which the amount of EU funding is € 270 824.
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