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Creating sustainable product solutions from lignin side streams of the pulp and paper industry
The LIBRE (Lignin based Carbon fiber for composites) project is focused on improving the utilization of the lignin-rich side stream feedstock from the pulp and paper industry, by blending with a biopolymer precursor fibre, to create a more resource-efficient and sustainable carbon fiber production process. The aim of LIBRE is to use lignin rich side streams in order to develop a more resource efficient and sustainable carbon fiber production, based on biopolymers for precursor fiber production and energy efficient processing technologies for conversion of precursor fiber to carbon fiber
LIBRE will utilize lignin rich side streams to develop a more resource-efficient and sustainable carbon fibre (CF) production, based on biopolymers for precursor fibre (PF) production which will use energy efficient processing technologies for conversion of PF to CF which will have performance levels matching or improving current industrial standards. The project also focuses on replacing polyacrylonitrile (PAN) PF with a PF made from sustainable bio-sources, specifically lignin (a waste product of the papermaking industry), blended with biopolymers, LIBRE will develop an innovative lower energy conversion process of PF to CF than that currently used by industry.
The global carbon fibre-based composites market is worth an estimated €25 bn and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6% in forecast period from 2022 to 2030
Development of energy efficient and cost-effective technology for carbon fibre, establishing new value chain for lignin by using low value materials to build technological lead and competitiveness for composite market.
Generating jobs for local pulp farmers
Technology providers, Pulp suppliers, End users (composites)
Forest-based (Lignin & Wood residue, pulp fibre)
5
Libre
Electrospinning
Biopolymers, Bioplastic, Composites
NA
Ireland
2016
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