Date: 27 June 24
Country: Sweden
Plants
Trees
Lignin
Biomaterials
Batteries, Rubber
Biochemicals
Glue
Fuel
Biofuel
Application
Description Södra, Sweden's largest forest company, is investing $190 million to build the world’s largest kraft lignin plant in Mönsterås, Sweden. The plant will produce lignin, a wood composite traditionally discarded, to replace fossil materials in products like glue, batteries, rubber, and composites. This move supports the EU’s Green New Deal, promoting greener construction and sustainable materials. The plant is expected to open in 2027, advancing the green transition while enhancing the profitability of Sweden's forest industry.
Pathway Description: In the Södra project, lignin is extracted during the kraft pulping process, where wood chips are treated with chemicals to separate cellulose and lignin. The lignin is then purified and refined through purification and refining to improve its quality. It is converted into bio-based products such as adhesives, battery materials, and plasticizers through lignin conversion, replacing fossil-based materials. This conversion process helps create sustainable alternatives for industries like construction, fashion, and energy
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Tags: Bio Based ProductsSustainable ChemicalsKraft Lignin Innovation
Biomaterials
Batteries, Rubber
Biochemicals
Glue
Fuel
Biofuel
Types of Feedstock
Secondary agricultural residue
Name
Lignin
Form
Solid biomass
Commercials
Byproduct from the kraft pulping process in pulp and paper mills
Logistics
Sourced directly from Södra’s pulp mills
Characteristics
Highly renewable as it is derived from wood
Chemical
Kraft Pulping,Lignin Extraction,Purification and Refining
Industrial and commercial
Södra